The Boston Foundation names Dr. M. Lee Pelton as next President and CEO
Boston Strong news - Boston, MA: The Boston Foundation reports Pelton, President of Emerson College since 2011, will join the Boston Foundation effective June 1, 2021. Lee Pelton The Boston Foundation is proud to announce the selection of ;M. Lee Pelton as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Pelton comes to the Foundation from a distinguished 30-year career in higher education, most recently as President of Emerson ; He begins his term on June 1, 2021, succeeding Paul S.…
Sports News – Marathon 2018 Finish Line – Boston Fire Department – Boston Strong
Boston, MA: - Boston Fire Department crosses finish line during the 2018 Boston Marathon moment. Mayors Office Photo
Sports News – Marathon 2018 Finish Line – Thank You First Responders Boston Strong
April 16, 2018 - A runner receives assistance from First Responder Boston EMS officers after crossing the finish line of the 2018 Boston Marathon. (Mayor's Office Photo by Jeremiah Robinson)
Sports News – Martin Richard Challenger Baseball Program Opens
(Dorchester, MA 05/06/18) Mayor Martin Walsh attends the Martin Richard Challenger Baseball Program Opening. (Mayor's Office photo by John Wilcox)
Sports News – South End Little league Season Opener
(Boston, MA 05/05/18)Boston Police Commissioner Evans pitches during the South End Little League Opening Day. (Mayor's Office photo by John Wilcox)
Inaugural Labor Day ‘MR8K- A Run for Gratitude’ registration now open
BOSTON, MA: by Boston Bruins - The Martin Richard Foundation, in partnership with TD Garden, the Boston Bruins Foundation and Dave McGillivray Sports Enterprises (DMSE), today announced plans for the first annual MR8K to be held on Labor Day - Monday, September 3, 2018. To reflect the spirit of the Martin Richard Foundation, the first annual MR8K will be a 'Run for Gratitude' honoring first responders…
An Open Letter to the New England Community by the Yawkey Foundations
Recently, as part of an important series examining whether Boston deserves its reputation as a racist city, the Globe's Spotlight Team looked at the role of sports in contributing to this perception, including the history of the Red Sox under former owner Tom Yawkey. The story described calls by team (and Globe) owner John Henry to change the name of Yawkey Way outside of Fenway Park as a…