5 Things You Should Know This Week – June 2nd

Pride Celebrations Happening In and Around Boston

It’s Pride Month in Boston, and here’s a running list of events and promotions happening in and around the neighborhood!

Sign up for the McKeon Post Father’s Day Run/Walk

Register for the John P. McKeon Post AMVETS #146 Scholarship Road Race/Walk!  This fun neighborhood event happens on Father’s Day, Sunday June 16th at 9:30am.  Sign up here! 

Get Moving

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2025 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series offers 25 free weekly classes both virtually and in City of Boston parks through August 30th. The series offers a wide range of classes, including Yoga, Chair Yoga, HIIT,  ZUMBA®, Kick It By Eliza®, Walking Group, Strength and Balance, Line Dancing, Barre Fusion, and Latin Fusion Dance. The program is tailored to the interests of residents and participants, including age-friendly classes for families, older adults, and those new to fitness classes. For more information and a link to the full schedule, visit boston.gov/fitness.

MBTA Service Changes in June

The MBTA today announced service changes in June on the Orange, Red, Green, Blue, Framingham/Worcester, and Franklin/Foxboro lines.   Riders can find more information on service changes through in-station signage, in-station public announcements, and at mbta.com/PlannedWork. Transit Ambassadors and MBTA staff will be available on-site to offer information and assistance during these service changes. Riders are encouraged to subscribe to T-Alerts! You can get all the details here! 

Treat yourself

Get your nail done at Pink + Pretty on Savin Hill Ave. This new full-service nail shop offers manicures, pedicures, acrylics, dips, gel, and nail designs.  Enjoy 15% off your first 3 appointments.  You can learn more here! 

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