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Anthony Lacina

@antflac.bsky.social

Bostonian (JP) & catdad (to Aster & Flora - and forever to Eleanor); public health nerd & professor (health promotion @ MCPHS); lover of cycling, safe streets, transit, & nature. Blossoms of days to come.

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Here’s my work from home cat solution where I can keep the full desk to myself.

11.11.2025 21:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beautiful day to be cycling around Boston.

09.11.2025 21:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Flora discovered the humidifier. πŸ’¨πŸˆ

07.11.2025 23:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Two pals cuddling. πŸˆπŸˆβ€β¬›

07.11.2025 01:18 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We got the sweetest thank-you note from a family who attended East Boston Family Bike Day! Dyani Tisdol, one of the Youth Cycling Program instructors, helped us share the story.

Boston is hosting free, family-friendly Bike Town pop-ups throughout November. Learn more: boston.gov/bike-town

06.11.2025 18:34 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Two party hounds, one in pajama pants, charged with setting off explosive in #Harvard Medical School building
www.universalhub.com/2025/two-par...
#Boston #crime

04.11.2025 18:51 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
Ronald and Clarie Feener stand next to a 45 foot tall white spruce selected as 2025's Tree for Boston.

Ronald and Clarie Feener stand next to a 45 foot tall white spruce selected as 2025's Tree for Boston.

Aerial photo of Ronald and Clarie Feener standing next to a 45 foot tall white spruce selected as 2025's Tree for Boston.

Aerial photo of Ronald and Clarie Feener standing next to a 45 foot tall white spruce selected as 2025's Tree for Boston.

Ronald and Clarie Feener stand next to a 45 foot tall white spruce selected as 2025's Tree for Boston.

Ronald and Clarie Feener stand next to a 45 foot tall white spruce selected as 2025's Tree for Boston.

πŸŽ„ Meet the 2025 Tree for Boston! This 45-ft white spruce from Lunenburg County, NS, was nominated by Ronald & Claire Feener.

✨ Arrives Boston Common Nov 18, lights up Dec 4!

Celebrating 108 yrs of Boston–Nova Scotia friendship: boston.gov/holidaylights

πŸ“Έ: Nova Scotia

04.11.2025 17:52 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Drawdown Brewing Company’s Liz Nicol Named 'Brewer of the Year' - Jamaica Plain News Drawdown Brewing Company’s owner and head brewer Liz Nicol was named US β€œBrewer of the Year” by VinePair. VinePair is a drinks publication about drinks culture and trends and topics in wine, beer and ...

Drawdown Brewing Company’s Liz Nicol Named β€˜Brewer of the Year’

"... opened on Washington Street in the Egleston Square neighborhood about two years ago, and quickly became known as a spot to watch women’s sports, as well as RuPaul’s Drag Race."

jamaicaplainnews.com/2025/10/31/d...

03.11.2025 22:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Mural in Jamaica Plain

02.11.2025 22:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Before and after waking Aster up.

02.11.2025 21:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Social media graphic with SNAP logo and text: Boston doesn't back down. We take care of our neighbors, communities, and each other. 

Please visitΒ boston.gov/snapΒ or call 3-1-1 for
more information and resources regarding
SNAP and food assistance during the federal
government shutdown.

Mayor Wu's signature and City of Boston wordmark.

Social media graphic with SNAP logo and text: Boston doesn't back down. We take care of our neighbors, communities, and each other. Please visitΒ boston.gov/snapΒ or call 3-1-1 for
more information and resources regarding
SNAP and food assistance during the federal
government shutdown. Mayor Wu's signature and City of Boston wordmark.

Tomorrow, SNAP benefits are set to expire.

In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.

31.10.2025 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 168    πŸ” 82    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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A Brief Questionnaire Before You Adopt This Rescue Cat Thank you for your interest in CHICKEN FINGERS, an available cat with Furrever Rescue. Furrever Rescue currently has over a hundred cats that despe...

A Brief Questionnaire Before You Adopt This Rescue Cat

"14. CHICKEN FINGERS is a four on the Enneagram. What is your Enneagram type? Address how compatible you believe it is with CHICKEN FINGERS in at least five hundred words."

www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/a-b...

29.10.2025 21:22 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Brookline Begins Detailed Design For Beacon Street Bridle Path - Streetsblog Massachusetts "It's green for climate resiliency, it's creating green infrastructure that can absorb stormwater, and it's green transportation," says Sean Lynn-Jones, President of the Brookline Greenspace Alliance.

Brookline Begins Detailed Design For Beacon Street Bridle Path - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/10/27/b...

27.10.2025 21:50 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

That was my goal - City Feed in JP usually has them, but today was slim pickings (boo). Went to Whole Foods instead.

26.10.2025 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice, Beetlej...

πŸ“Jamaica Plain

26.10.2025 21:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

My only goal for today is to purchase a pie. πŸ₯§

26.10.2025 13:02 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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"President Trump is currently choosing to not issue November SNAP benefits that help you and many families put food on the table...
You also may have your benefits cut starting in November because of changes Congressional Republicans and President Trump enacted in the β€œOne Big Beautiful Bill.” ... "

25.10.2025 20:30 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - Streetsblog Massachusetts MassDOT hopes to open its proposed Mystic River bicycle pedestrian bridge between Somerville and Everett before the end of 2029.

MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/10/22/t...

22.10.2025 22:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Harvard Slashes Admissions for Ph.D. Candidates Harvard University plans to drastically reduce the number of Ph.D. students it admits in the next two years, according to a series of emails obtained by The Crimson, the student newspaper.

"Within the Faculty of Arts and Sciences...75 percent cut to the sciences division and a 60 percent cut to the arts and humanities. The scope of cuts to the social sciences division remains unclear but is estimated to fall somewhere between 50 and 70 percent."

www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...

22.10.2025 21:45 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The only King and Queen I want...

18.10.2025 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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😍 Boston, you are beautiful. #NoKings

18.10.2025 17:22 β€” πŸ‘ 51587    πŸ” 12499    πŸ’¬ 1044    πŸ“Œ 872
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Stop by one of our free vaccine clinics open now through mid-December. Check the schedule and find which vaccines are available at boston.gov/vaccineclinics. #Boston #PublicHealth

17.10.2025 20:06 β€” πŸ‘ 173    πŸ” 55    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3
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The Rainbow Nook Offers Fiber Arts Materials, Classes, and Sewing - Jamaica Plain News There’s a little storefront on Green Street that offers a lot. The Rainbow Nook is Jamaica Plain’s only fiber arts store selling materials including yarn, thread, fabrics, offering classes for adults ...

The Rainbow Nook Offers Fiber Arts Materials, Classes, and Sewing

"The store offers classes and workshops for kids and adults. Adults can learn and work on sewing, knitting, crochet, and embroidery classes."

jamaicaplainnews.com/2025/10/12/t...

13.10.2025 21:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It’s a nice day to be indoors. β˜”οΈπŸ˜½πŸ˜Ί

13.10.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Pastry Friday to those who celebrate. πŸ₯°πŸ₯

10.10.2025 20:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Cat lap weather! β„οΈπŸ’›πŸˆ

09.10.2025 23:19 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
FRANKLIN PARK POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION People’s Choice awards
Make your voice heard and vote for your favorite designs in the Franklin Park Poster Design Competition.

Vote now before October 20: bslanow.org/postercompetition

FRANKLIN PARK POSTER DESIGN COMPETITION People’s Choice awards Make your voice heard and vote for your favorite designs in the Franklin Park Poster Design Competition. Vote now before October 20: bslanow.org/postercompetition

πŸ–ΌοΈThe People’s Choice voting is now open for the Icons of Franklin Park Poster Competition!

Check out the Top 10 finalist poster series and vote for your favorite. Voting closes Monday, Oct 20 at 11:59 p.m.

πŸ—³οΈ bslanow.org/postercompet...

07.10.2025 16:42 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Some #Boston councilors want to look at opening city-owned grocery stores in local 'food deserts'
www.universalhub.com/2025/some-co...

07.10.2025 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 48    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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Perfect background picture.

04.10.2025 19:16 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A Bostonian’s Idea of the United States - 1935 Illustrated map of US with Boston, Massachusetts, and New England huge, NYC tiny, and everything else compressed and small.

A Bostonian’s Idea of the United States - 1935 Illustrated map of US with Boston, Massachusetts, and New England huge, NYC tiny, and everything else compressed and small.

map of american bluesky users

04.10.2025 12:17 β€” πŸ‘ 103    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3

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