382 years ago today, the Massachusetts Bay Colony enacted the first law in the New World mandating that children learn to read and write, paving the way for universal, free, compulsory public education in Massachusetts.

Humanity really needed this sweet story today. Pope Francis was giving his regular papal service when this little girl with Down Syndrome got up and walked toward him. Security quickly went to bring the child back to her mother but Francis stopped them and asked the little girl

I aspire to be this old guy ripping cigs and beers in a Red Sox propeller hat at the Bullpen Bar alleyway

“Cheers” in Boston has a stool and beer reserved for George Wendt who played the beloved character of Norm on the show. Wendt died this morning. He was 76.

The salty Atlantic Ocean air feels heavy this afternoon, charged with the energy of the Nor’easter drawing near. Just hours away from a wild coastal dance. 📍White Crest beach, Wellfleet. #capecod #Massachusetts #noreaster

Propane Jane™ 🔥💣

Each Memorial Day, 37,369 American flags are placed on Boston Common—honoring every Massachusetts service member who gave their life from the Revolutionary War to today.

Boston is bursting with blooming purple alliums right now. 💜

Thanks to John Joseph Grimes for this one! Pope John Paul waves to the crowd on Hanover Street in 1979.

The beauty of spring around the world 🧵 1. A desert bloom in Utah by Emily Dickey

Nun Day at Fenway Park, 1960s. (courtesy Boston Red Sox)

It is going to rain for the 13th weekend in a row in Massachusetts.

A helicopter delivered a model dinosaur to the city’s Museum of Science, Boston, 1984. (Arthur Pollock photo)

It's so hot out that people are swimming in the Charles River today.

The Kelleher Rose Garden in the Back Bay Fens is in full bloom, with 1,500 roses flowering right now — a peak moment to visit. 🤍

Another 4th of July enjoying the Boston Pops Orchestra

$1 billion to upgrade trump's 'free' plane $200 million ballroom at the WH $65 million for golf trips (so far) $10 million to promote his new golf course in Scotland. Yet, Republicans will tell you that we can't afford to feed hungry kids in school.

RIP 💙

Sleep well everyone 💫✨🙏🏻