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School Yard For Everyone —
Students and faculty at Boston International Newcomers Academy, a Boston Public School, recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of its “School Yard For Everyone,” which was designed by students to create a welcoming space for the community and provide resources for students and families in need. The school’s student body represents students from over 60 countries speaking 16 different languages. As part of this transformation, Stop & Shop and Little Leaf Farms, a Devens, Mass. based greenhouse-grown lettuce brand, donated a new outdoor community garden to the school, where students will grow their choice of culturally relevant vegetables such as cilantro, Haitian lalo, and eggplant. PHOTO: MATT STONE

School Yard For Everyone —
Students and faculty at Boston International Newcomers Academy, a Boston Public School, recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of its “School Yard For Everyone,” which was designed by students to create a welcoming space for the community and provide resources for students and families in need. As part of this transformation, Stop & Shop and Little Leaf Farms, a Devens, Mass. based greenhouse-grown lettuce brand, donated a new outdoor community garden to the school, where students will grow their choice of culturally relevant vegetables such as cilantro, Haitian lalo, and eggplant. PHOTO: MATT STONE

School Yard For Everyone —
Students and faculty at Boston International Newcomers Academy, a Boston Public School, recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of its “School Yard For Everyone,” which was designed by students to create a welcoming space for the community and provide resources for students and families in need. The school’s student body represents students from over 60 countries speaking 16 different languages. As part of this transformation, Stop & Shop and Little Leaf Farms, a Devens, Mass. based greenhouse-grown lettuce brand, donated a new outdoor community garden to the school, where students will grow their choice of culturally relevant vegetables such as cilantro, Haitian lalo, and eggplant. PHOTO: MATT STONE

School Yard For Everyone —
Students and faculty at Boston International Newcomers Academy, a Boston Public School, recently celebrated the ribbon cutting of its “School Yard For Everyone,” which was designed by students to create a welcoming space for the community and provide resources for students and families in need. The school’s student body represents students from over 60 countries speaking 16 different languages. As part of this transformation, Stop & Shop and Little Leaf Farms, a Devens, Mass. based greenhouse-grown lettuce brand, donated a new outdoor community garden to the school, where students will grow their choice of culturally relevant vegetables such as cilantro, Haitian lalo, and eggplant. PHOTO: MATT STONE

City Kids Gala — City Kids, a nonprofit that provides children across Boston’s neighborhoods and beyond with unique experiences and valuable educational resources, hosted its 2025 fundraising gala at Alibi in the Liberty Hotel. The BASE President and CEO Steph Lewis delivered a keynote address. PHOTO: COURTESY OF CITY KIDS

City Kids Gala — City Kids, a nonprofit that provides children across Boston’s neighborhoods and beyond with unique experiences and valuable educational resources, hosted its 2025 fundraising gala at Alibi in the Liberty Hotel. The BASE President and CEO Steph Lewis delivered a keynote address. PHOTO: COURTESY OF CITY KIDS

Laying Flags for the Fallen —
The Massachusetts Fallen Heroes staff and volunteers planted a sea of flags in the Seaport District last Saturday as part of the organization’s 15th annual Patriot Week. The flags will remain at the memorial throughout Memorial Day. Each service flag is placed in honor of a service member and the branch they served in when they made the ultimate sacrifice. PHOTO: MASSACHUSETTS FALLEN HEROES

Laying Flags for the Fallen —
The Massachusetts Fallen Heroes staff and volunteers planted a sea of flags in the Seaport District last Saturday as part of the organization’s 15th annual Patriot Week. The flags will remain at the memorial throughout Memorial Day. Each service flag is placed in honor of a service member and the branch they served in when they made the ultimate sacrifice. PHOTO: MASSACHUSETTS FALLEN HEROES

Patriots at Pine Street Inn —
Pine Street Inn, New England’s leading organization dedicated to ending homelessness, hosted 20 players from the New England Patriots for a Volunteer Day on May 14. The players joined staff and guests at the Men’s Inn and the Yawkey House women’s shelter, helping to prepare and serve lunch, followed by an ice cream social. PHOTO: JOHN RICH/JOHN RICH PHOTOGRAPHY

Patriots at Pine Street Inn —
Pine Street Inn, New England’s leading organization dedicated to ending homelessness, hosted 20 players from the New England Patriots for a Volunteer Day on May 14. The players joined staff and guests at the Men’s Inn and the Yawkey House women’s shelter, helping to prepare and serve lunch, followed by an ice cream social. PHOTO: JOHN RICH/JOHN RICH PHOTOGRAPHY

Patriots at Pine Street Inn —
Pine Street Inn, New England’s leading organization dedicated to ending homelessness, hosted 20 players from the New England Patriots for a Volunteer Day on May 14. The players joined staff and guests at the Men’s Inn and the Yawkey House women’s shelter, helping to prepare and serve lunch, followed by an ice cream social. PHOTO: JOHN RICH/JOHN RICH PHOTOGRAPHY

Fisher College’s 121st Undergraduate Commencement ceremony was held at the Back Bay Events Center. PHOTO: COURTESY OF FISHER COLLEGE

Fisher College’s 121st Undergraduate Commencement ceremony was held at the Back Bay Events Center. PHOTO: COURTESY OF FISHER COLLEGE

More than 193 Roxbury Community College (RCC) students received their diplomas at the College’s 49th commencement ceremony at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center. PHOTO: PHUONG TANG/ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

More than 193 Roxbury Community College (RCC) students received their diplomas at the College’s 49th commencement ceremony at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center. PHOTO: PHUONG TANG/ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

More than 193 Roxbury Community College (RCC) students received their diplomas at the College’s 49th commencement ceremony at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center. Dr. Thea James speaks to the class of 2025. PHOTO: PHUONG TANG/ROXBURY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Franklin Cummings Tech’s 117th Commencement was a joyous celebration of more than 300 graduates. The Class of 2025 had the honor of being the final class to graduate from their 41 Berkeley Street campus. The college will be relocating in early 2026 to Roxbury’s Nubian Square. PHOTO: COURTESY OF FRANKLIN CUMMINGS TECH

Franklin Cummings Tech’s 117th Commencement was a joyous celebration of more than 300 graduates. The Class of 2025 had the honor of being the final class to graduate from their 41 Berkeley Street campus. The college will be relocating in early 2026 to Roxbury’s Nubian Square. PHOTO: COURTESY OF FRANKLIN CUMMINGS TECH

Franklin Cummings Tech’s 117th Commencement was a joyous celebration of more than 300 graduates. The Class of 2025 had the honor of being the final class to graduate from their 41 Berkeley Street campus. The college will be relocating in early 2026 to Roxbury’s Nubian Square. PHOTO: COURTESY OF FRANKLIN CUMMINGS TECH

Franklin Cummings Tech’s 117th Commencement was a joyous celebration of more than 300 graduates. The Class of 2025 had the honor of being the final class to graduate from their 41 Berkeley Street campus. The college will be relocating in early 2026 to Roxbury’s Nubian Square. PHOTO: COURTESY OF FRANKLIN CUMMINGS TECH