2024
April
Tom Brady Makes Lasting Impact on the Esplanade Association’s Youth Programs and Charlesbank Landing: Boston City Paper
Tom Brady hits the Esplanade with touchdown gift: NBC Boston
Tom Brady donation to benefit youth programs on Boston’s Esplanade, his former “backyard”: CBS News
News in Brief – Charles River Cleanup Set to Return April 19-20: The Boston Sun
March
Esplanade Clean Up April 20: Student Wellbeing BU
Ways to celebrate Earth Day in and around Boston: Boston.com
Neighborhood Roundup – Charles River Cleanup Set to Return April 19-20: Beacon Hill Times
Rob Gronkowski to serve as grand marshal for 2024 Boston Marathon: CBS News
Rob Gronkowski to serve as Grand Marshall for 2024 Boston Marathon: New England Patriots
Rob “Gronk” Gronkowski named 2024 Boston Marathon Grand Marshal: Candian Running
Patriots Rob Gronkowski Named 2024 Boston Marathon Grand Marshal: WBZ News Radio
Patriots legend Rob Gronkowski named grand marshal for Boston Marathon: WCVB5 ABC
Rob Gronkowski named as Patriots’ Award recipient and Grand Marshal for 2024 Boston Marathon: Boston 25 News
Rob Gronkowski named grand marshal for 2024 Boston Marathon: Boston.com
Rob Gronkowski named grand marshal for 2024 Boston Marathon: NBC Boston
Rob Gronkowski named as Patriots’ Award recipient and Grand Marshal for 2024 Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America: Boston Athletic Association
News in Brief – Charles River Cleanup Set to Return April 19-20: The Boston Sun
Boston Embraces Future with Historic Preservation Vision and Community Events: BNN
February
Neighborhood Roundup – Charles River Cleanup Set to Return April 19-20: Beacon Hill Times
News in Brief – Charles River Cleanup Set to Return April 19-20: The Boston Sun
Esplanade Association Sponsors Second Public Meeting on Improving Safe Access From Back Street To Park: Beacon Hill Times
Esplanade Association Sponsors Second Public Meeting on Improving Safe Access From Back Street To Park: Beacon Hill Times
January
Centennial Fountain on the Charles River Esplanade Will Return to the Dartmouth Street Lagoon in 2024: Beacon Hill Times
Centennial Fountain on the Charles River Esplanade Will Return to the Dartmouth Street Lagoon in 2024: The Boston Sun
Boston ranked 43rd best city in the world: Time Out
SoWa Artists Guild’s January Events: A Blend of Art, Community Engagement and Urban Planning: BNN
News in Brief-Second Back Street Neighborhood Project Meeting to be Held Virtually on Feb. 1: The Boston Sun
2023
December
Neighborhood Roundup — Second Back Street Neighborhood Project Meeting to be Held Virtually on Feb. 1: Beacon Hill Times
Centennial Fountain on the Charles River Esplanade Will Return to the Dartmouth Street Lagoon in 2024: Beacon Hill Times
Centennial Fountain on the Charles River Esplanade Will Return to the Dartmouth Street Lagoon in 2024: The Boston Sun
Centennial Fountain on the Charles River Esplanade Will Return to the Dartmouth Street Lagoon in 2024: State House News
5 Perfect Activities For Winter In Boston: Her Campus
November
Readers share stunning photos of fall foliage around New England: Boston.com
Massachusetts: Rob Gronkowski’s Boston Gronk Playground Plans Unveiled: 98.5 The Sports Hub
Rob Gronkowski helping to bring a new playground to the Esplanade: Boston 25 News
Gronk Playground Unveiled: DCR Presents Vision for State-of-the-Art Fitness-Themed Playground along Charles River Esplanade: Ideas and Innovations In Early Childhood Education
Here’s a 1st look at ‘Gronk Playground,’ park funded by Rob Gronkowski: MassLive
Here’s what “Gronk Playground” in Boston will look like when it opens: CBS Boston
Here’s what the ‘Gronk Playground’ on the Esplanade will look like.: Boston.com
Final design for ‘Gronk Playground’ on Esplanade unveiled: Boston Globe
Here’s what the new $1.2M Gronk Playground in Boston will look like: NBC Boston
Gronk to spike ball forever in rebuilt Esplanade playground: Universal Hub
Final Design Unveiled for Gronk Playground on the Esplanade: Beacon Hill Times
Final Design Unveiled for Gronk Playground: The Boston Sun
Pedestrian Crossings and Safety Signage To Be Installed at Two Footbridge Entrances to the Esplanade: The Boston Sun
Neighborhood Roundup — Second Virtual Meeting on Gronk Playground Design Set for Nov. 2: Beacon Hill Times
October
‘Jazz Along the Charles’ Review: Remake, Retrospect, and Reunion: The Harvard Crimson
What happens when 25 bands play the same setlist simultaneously? Jazz Along the Charles: WBUR
Neighborhood Roundup — ‘Jazz Along the Charles’ Set for Saturday, Oct. 7: Beacon Hill Times
News in Brief — ‘Jazz Along the Charles’ Set for Saturday, Oct. 7: The Boston Sun
Jazz Along the Charles to honor Boston’s legacy of women composers and musicians: Boston Globe
September
Charlesbank Landing receives gift of $5 million from Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation: The Boston Sun
Charlesbank Landing Receives Gift of $5 Million From Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation: Beacon Hill Times
Esplanade Assoc. receives $5M gift from Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation for Charlesbank Landing project: MassNonprofit News
Esplanade Association Named Official Charity of 128th Boston Marathon: The Boston Sun
August
Esplanade Association’s Moondance Gala Set for Sept. 23: Beacon Hill Times
Esplanade Association’s Moondance Gala Set for Sept. 23: The Boston Sun
Summer Scene on the Esplanade: Beacon Hill Times
Neighborhood Roundup: Beacon Hill Times
July
Celebrity Series Of Boston Announces JAZZ ALONG THE CHARLES: Broadway World
Neighborhood Roundup: Beacon Hill Times
June
Esplanade Association’s Summer Dock Party Returns Thursday, July 20: The Boston Sun
Public Gets a Look at Charlesbank Landing Project Proposed for the Esplanade: The Boston Sun
MEETING ON PROPOSED CHARLESBANK LANDING ON THE ESPLANADE SET FOR JUNE 22: The Boston Sun
Neighborhood Roundup: Beacon Hill Times
News in Briefs: The Boston Sun
A Walk Down the Block: Reimagining the Esplanade: WGBH
Public meeting to discuss proposed Charlesbank Landing set for June 22: The Boston Sun
Public Meeting To Discuss Proposed Charlesbank Landing On the Esplanade Set for June 22: Beacon Hill Times
May
6 free fitness programs in Boston this summer: Boston.com
Esplanade Community Day — May 20: MassNonprofit News
Night Shift Beer Garden Returns to the Esplanade for Another Season: Beacon Hill Times
Esplanade Association Names Jen Mergel As First James and Audrey Foster Executive Director: Beacon Hill Times
April
Volunteers to collect thousands of pounds of trash along Charles River during Earth Day cleanup: 7 News WHDH
Thousands of volunteers in Massachusetts to clean up Charles River on Earth Day: WCVB 5 ABC
Neighborhood Roundup: Beacon Hill Times
Why I’m Running: ‘I thought running Boston was only for elite athletes’: Boston.com
The Boston Marathon has 42 official charity teams. Here’s how you can donate to them.: Boston.com
March
Free Guided Women’s History Tour on March 31: Beacon Hill Times
Make the rounds during Dine Out Boston: Boston Globe
Food Frenzy: Dine Out Boston Is Back and Better Than Ever: NBC 10 Boston
February
USA Today Names Esplanade Among Nation’s Top 10 Best Riverwalks for ’23: The Boston Sun
USA Today Names Esplanade Among Nation’s Top 10 Best Riverwalks for ’23: Beacon Hill Times
Charles River Esplanade is one of nation’s best riverwalks, USA Today readers say: MassLive
Boston’s Charles River Esplanade voted top 10 best riverwalks in America: Yahoo News
Boston has one of the 10 best riverwalks in America, according to USA Today readers: Boston.com
Boston’s Charles River Esplanade voted one of America’s best riverwalks: CBS News
Boston’s Charles River Esplanade voted top 10 best riverwalks in America: Boston 25 News
Mark Your Calendars: The Earth Day Charles River Cleanup Is Back!: Beacon Hill Times
Registration Open for Charles River Cleanup on Earth Day: Watertown News
Esplanade Association’s Frost Fit Winter Fitness Series Returns Jan. 28 to the Esplanade: Mission Hill Gazette
January
Esplanade Association Hosts Free Frost Fit Winter Series 2023: Beacon Hill Times
2022
December
A look back at life on the Hill in ’22: Beacon Hill Times
November
MassDOT Advisory: Boston, Bowker Overpass Rehabilitation Project: Newswires
October
Pathway Safety Project on Esplanade starts to start on October 7: Beacon Hill Times
September
Charles River docks remain a favorite spot for sunset-catching: Boston Globe
Michael Nichols To Bid Farewell to the Esplanade Association: Beacon Hill Times
B.A.A. Announces 2023 Boston Marathon Official Charity Program Members: B.A.A
Esplanade Association’s Annual Gala: Beacon Hill Times
Waterfront Summit; activities planned for this weekend: Beacon Hill Times
August
Head of Esplanade conservancy to run Downtown Boston business group: Boston Globe
July
Esplanade Association’s Free River Fit Fitness Series Returns: Beacon Hills Times
Party for a good cause at the 11th Annual Sumer Dock Party: Time Out
Esplanade Association’s 11th Annual Summer Dock Party Returns Thursday, July 21: Beacon Hill Times
Landmarks Commission Approves Murals Proposed for Four Esplanade Electrical-Boxes: Beacon Hill Times
Baker Signs Negro Election Day Bill: WBZ News Radio
May
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission: Beacon Hill Times
Neighborhood Roundup: Beacon Hill Times
April
Audio: Local Physician Running Boston Marathon to Honor COVID Victims: CapeCod.com
Esplanade Association Releases 2021 Annual Report: Beacon Hill Times
The 23rd Earth Day cleanup of the Charles River brings us closer to swimming its waters again: Cambridge Day
10 best places to see spring flowers in Boston: The Daily Free Press
Hundreds Volunteer for Charles River Earth Day Cleanup: NBC Boston
January
To Do List: Skiing at Bretton Woods, Boston Wine And Food Festival, Frost Fit: CBS Boston WBZ 4
Esplanade Association’s Frost Fit Winter Fitness Series Set to Return to the Park on Jan. 30: Beacon Hill Times
Calling all artists: The Esplanade’s electrical boxes want you: Boston.com
Esplanade Association Seeking Submissions for Four New Murals on Electrical Boxes Along the Park: Beacon Hill Times
Adding Art Along the River: BOS Today
2021
December
40 Local Leaders Share Their Favorite Places in Boston: Boston Magazine
2021 Year in Review: Beacon Hill Times
Boston’s Prudential Tower Shines Green in Support of Esplanade Association: The Boston Sun
These Are the 30 Best Things to See and Do in Boston: Travel + Leisure
November
The Esplanade is Euphoric: The Daily Free Press
Volunteer Day Set for Nov. 18 on the Esplanade: The Boston Sun
Five things you need to know today, and what to do on Friday: Boston Business Journal
September
The Esplanade should get its makeover: The Boston Globe
Esplanade Association unveils makeover for key section near Museum of Science: The Boston Globe
Here’s how a $20M donation could change Boston’s Esplanade: Boston.com
Gift Of Over $20 Million For Boston’s Esplanade Would Fund New Visitors Center, Outdoor Spaces: WBZ | CBS Boston
Group pledges $20 million for new visitor center, other upgrades along the Charles near Mass General and new Gronk Playground: Universal Hub
Lease bill could unlock major Esplanade project: 7 News Boston
Bill Proposes Major Changes To Charles River Esplanade: WBZ News Radio
$20 Million Commitment from Esplanade Association Would Fund Major Improvements to Park: Beacon Hill Times
Lease Bill Could Unlock Major Esplanade Project: State House News Service
Esplanade Association Moondance: Beacon Hill Times
A guide to Boston’s parks and green spaces: Boston.com
August
July
Esplanade Association Announces Summer Programs and Events Schedule: Beacon Hill Times
May
April
March
February
Boston has one of the 10 best riverwalks in the U.S., according to USA Today readers: Boston.com
January
Light-and-sound show will kick of Jan. 22 at Hatch Memorial Shell: The Boston Globe
Colorful, socially distant public art campaign planned for Boston’s Hatch Shell: WCVB News Center 5
Winter Light And Sound Show Coming To Esplanade For One Month: WBZ, CBS Channel 4 Boston
A Team of Artists Will Turn the Hatch Shell into a “Four Week Illumination and Sound Experience”: Boston Magazine
Colorful, socially distant public art campaign planned for Boston’s Hatch Shell: News Break
The Esplanade Association celebrates 20th Anniversary: Beacon Hill Times
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Bond Bill Boosts Proposal to Reconfigure Boston’s Charles Circle: Streetsblog Mass
West Roxbury musician’s multimedia program to light up the Hatch Shell: MetroWest Daily News
A dazzling ‘illumination and sound experience’ is coming to the Hatch Shell: Boston.com
Winter illumination experience at Hatch Shell begins next week: WHDH Channel 7
State Bond Bill Could Mean Reconfiguration of Charles Circle and Expansion of Esplanade: Beacon Hill Times
Esplanade Virtual Wellness Challenge: Patch.com
Esplanade’s Hatch Shell transformed into winter experience: WCVB ABC 5
Projecting joy: ‘Hatched’ light and sound installation:Bay State Banner
Staring Down The Gaping Maw Of Winter? A New Light And Music Installation At Boston’s Hatch Shell Could Help: WBUR The ARTery
Artist Maria Finkelmeier lights up the Esplanade with her feminist vision for ‘Hatched’: The Boston Globe
10 things to do in Boston this weekend: Boston.com
Light And Sound Show On The Esplanade Begins Friday:WBZ Channel 4 CBS Boston
5 Things To Do This Weekend, Including An Interactive Art Installation And A ‘Yarnstorm’:WBUR The ARTery
