Politics

The city orchestra will play six free concerts in public parks between June and August, featuring programs that mix classical staples with local composers and youth ensemble guests. Music director Elena Marsh said the series aims to rebuild audiences after pandemic-era cancellations and to reach neighborhoods that rarely travel downtown for ticketed shows. Each performance…

Volunteers cleared invasive plants and rebuilt boardwalk sections along five miles of river trail damaged by spring floods, completing the work ahead of a regional paddling festival. Conservation corps members led safety training for weekend crews who hauled debris and replanted native sedges to stabilize banks. The trail connects three neighborhoods to downtown employers, and…