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On the Trail of Women’s History: From Upham’s Corner to Savin Hill

Virtual Event

The Boston Historical Society and the Boston Women’s Heritage Trail present: On the Trail of Women's History: From Upham's Corner to Savin Hill By Anita Danker, Ed.D. From the Colonial era to the present, women have played a key role in Dorchester's history, as authors and artists, doctors and lawyers, entrepreneurs, philanthropists, activists, and more. ... Read more

The Department of Public Utilities Road Show

Department of Public Utilities 700 Atlantic Avenue, Boston, MA, United States

The Department of Public Utilities will be hosting four Road Show events throughout 2024, starting in Boston on March 27, 2024. These Road Show events are an opportunity for the Department to engage directly with the public. Our three Commissioners, who oversee the Department, will give a presentation outlining the work that the Department does ... Read more

Aching for a Home: Stories of Homebuying Discrimination in Roxbury

Dewitt Center 122 Dewitt Drive, Boston, MA, United States

For decades, Black people have been kept out of home-buying. Steps towards remedying the harm to potential homebuyers of color caused by past and current policies will be explored and we will share the lived experiences of residents and discuss how to make it right. Community leaders in partnership with Opportunity Communities, Nuestra Comunidad Development ... Read more

Zero Waste Workshop – Trash, Recycling, and Compost in Boston

Codman Square Library 690 Washington Street, Dorchester, MA

Hannah Mermin, the Zero Waste Coordinator from the City of Boston Department of Public Works, will be giving a presentation about waste management/reduction in Boston at the Codman Square Library on Wednesday, April 24 from 11:00 am - 12:00 noon. She will describe the City’s residential waste programs, hand out helpful materials, and answer questions. ... Read more

FICC Earth Day Celebration

Mary Hannon Park 621 Dudley Street, Dorchester, MA, United States

The Fairmont Indigo CDC Collaborative (FICC) is hosting its first Earth Day Celebration on Saturday, April 27th from 11:00am-3:00pm at the Mary Hannon Park in Dorchester. Not only will we have an amazing DJ playing family friendly music, and games for all ages, but we will also be hosting several organizations and vendors. You can ... Read more

Profiteering Off of Black Families: The Economics of Homebuying Discrimination in Roxbury

Dewitt Center 122 Dewitt Drive, Boston, MA, United States

In this community conversation, we'll learn about the economic harm to Black people caused by historic and ongoing racial discrimination in Boston’s housing market. We’ll hear from Roxbury residents impacted and discuss opportunities to redress this discrimination through the Homes for Equity initiative, a collaboration of OppCo, Nuestra Comunidad Development Corporation, and the Massachusetts Affordable Housing Alliance (MAHA). This free ... Read more

City of Boston Office of Small Business Financial Resources Workshop

Boston Public Library, Codman Square Branch 690 Washington Street, Boston, MA, United States

Join the City of Boston Office of Small Business for a workshop on small business financial resources led by Eddy Desir from Cambridge Savings Bank. Tuesday, September 24 3:00 - 4:30 pm Codman Square Branch of the Boston Public Library at 690 Washington Street REGISTER HERE

Youth Entrepreneurship Summit

31 Heath Street, Jackson Square 31 Heath Street, Boston, MA, United States

The Youth Entrepreneurship Summit will bring young people from across Boston together to explore Entrepreneurship! This event is ideal for youth, ages 14-18, looking to enhance their entrepreneurial skills and leadership abilities during a fun and engaging day of hands-on learning at The Possible Zone's Innovation Center. The event will include interactive and engaging workshops, ... Read more

City of Boston Small Business Resource Fair

The Great Hall 6 Norfolk St Dorchester, MA 02124

Join the City of Boston’s Office of Small Business for the Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, October 16 from 3:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Great Hall at Codman Square Health Center. This free, drop-in style business fair will provide new and experienced small business owners with the opportunity to speak directly with City ... Read more

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