Excel Academy ranks No. 31 in Mass. high schools

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Excel Academy ranks No. 31 among Massachusetts public high schools

Excel Academy Charter High School ranked No. 31 in Massachusetts in the 2026–27 U.S. News public high school rankings. The school says the ranking places it among the top 3% of public high schools nationally; the rankings consider factors including state test results, graduation rates and AP participation and performance.

East Boston Times-Free Press

Bank of America awards $200,000 each to two Boston nonprofits

Camp Harbor View and Urban Edge will each receive $200,000 over two years through Bank of America’s 2026 Neighborhood Builders program. The grants will support youth services, housing stability, economic mobility and organizational capacity.

East Boston Times-Free Press

BPL workshop explores art as a tool for social change today

The Boston Public Library hosts The Art of Creative Disruption today, October 1, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square. Artist-changemaker Zakiyyah leads an interactive workshop on using art to address complex social themes.

Boston Public Library

Central Library offers historic tour today

The Boston Public Library offers a guided tour today, October 1, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Central Library in Copley Square. The tour covers the institution’s history, architecture and art.

Boston Public Library

Wicked plays the Citizens Opera House tonight

Wicked is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. tonight, October 1, at the Citizens Opera House, 539 Washington St. The musical follows the friendship between two witches before Dorothy’s arrival in Oz.

Downtown Boston Alliance

Suffolk’s Modern Theatre stages Bouncers tonight

John Godber’s Bouncers is scheduled for 8 p.m. tonight, October 1, at Suffolk University’s Modern Theatre, 525 Washington St. The production continues Thursdays through Saturdays through October 24.

Downtown Boston Alliance

Boston recognizes Italian American Heritage Month in October

The City Council is recognizing October 2026 as Italian American Heritage Month and honoring the contributions of Italian immigrants and Italian Americans to Boston.

City of Boston

City Council approves grants for youth programs, workforce development and climate initiatives

The City Council approved 12 grants and one gift to support arts and culture, workforce development, youth services, climate resilience, public safety, digital equity and public facilities.

City of Boston