The SHADE project in Sennott Park, led by teens, created a multifunctional space for socializing and mental health support, featuring a "Halo" light for safety.

Boston unveils new cricket fields at Harambee Park, with Mayor Wu and local Caribbean community members celebrating the $2.4 million upgrade that includes floodlit competition field and practice area.

Rare manatee spotted in Mashpee, Massachusetts, first sighting in nearly a decade, drawing local attention and concern for the animal's well-being in the cool New England waters.

Cicadas have emerged on Cape Cod after 17 years underground, and researchers at WHOI are studying them as indicators of mercury pollution in the environment.

The first great white shark of the season was spotted off Nantucket, Massachusetts, confirmed by a seal attack. Beachgoers are advised to be 'shark smart' for safety.

Brood XIV cicadas are set to emerge in Massachusetts after 17 years underground, with their loud buzzing and benign nature toward trees and humans. Specialists discuss potential climate change impacts on their cycles.

The DCR is launching construction projects in Boston to enhance outdoor spaces in Mattapan and Hyde Park, including upgrades to the Edgewater Greenway, Kennedy Playground, Ryan Bathhouse, and Doyle Park.

Boston Parks and Recreation Department offers free activities during February school vacation, including sports clinics, a snowshoeing safari, animal meet-and-greets, and a children's festival.

A young female humpback whale washed ashore dead in Massachusetts, the sixth such stranding in six months, with causes still under investigation by the Whale and Dolphin Conservation.

Boston city officials and community members celebrated the groundbreaking for Ryan Playground's $25 million renovation, which includes a flood prevention berm and upgraded facilities.

Flour Bakery is set to operate the Boston Common Concession Pavilion from spring 2025, as announced by Mayor Wu and the Boston Parks Department, highlighting a commitment to local business and community in the historic park.

Kitombe, a senior gorilla at Boston's Franklin Park Zoo, will undergo a medical procedure due to serious health issues, including a cough and weight loss.

Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has approved the Franklin Park Bear Dens' transfer to the Parks Department, aiming to revitalize the historic site with community input.