Massachusetts Ranks #1 for Health Care Affordability and Access

Massachusetts Ranks #1 for Health Care Affordability and Access 

New Commonwealth Fund report shows Massachusetts has the best health system performance, remains the national leader in health insurance coverage 

BOSTON – The Commonwealth Fund released its 2025 scorecard today that ranks Massachusetts first among U.S. states for overall health system performance. The report found that Massachusetts is the top state for health care affordability and access, and has the highest childhood vaccination rates, highest health insurance coverage, lowest infant mortality, and fewest premature avoidable deaths.  

“Massachusetts is yet again the best state in the nation for health care. We’ve made significant progress in expanding access to affordable health care, making sure people have health insurance coverage, and supporting the health and wellbeing of children and babies,” said Governor Maura Healey. “But we know there is still more work to be done, especially as President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ are trying to take away health care from hundreds of thousands of Massachusetts residents. We’re going to continue our work to make sure everyone can access high-quality, affordable health care, and speak out against attempts to take us backwards.” 

“Where you live matters, and it is clear from this report that Massachusetts is a great place to live a long, healthy life,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll. “This is a team effort, and we’re here because of our world-class health care providers, community organizations, and other partners that make up an outstanding health care system and safety net.” 

“This report confirms what we’re doing right here in Massachusetts, particularly our innovative applications of Medicaid funding through our MassHealth program,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Kate Walsh. “But it also shows us where we still have work to do, including how we support nursing home residents and older people in preventing hospital readmissions, and reaffirms our work to close the health equity gaps that persist for every state.” 

This scorecard follows Massachusetts’ ranking as the best-performing health system for women overall in the Commonwealth Fund’s 2024 State Scorecard on Women’s Health and Reproductive Care, and top ranking in the 2023 Scorecard on State Health System Performance. Earlier this week, Governor Healey was named the 2025 Governor of the Year by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) for her commitment to growing Massachusetts’s global leadership in biotechnology, which is a key driver of the state’s strong health care system. 

Massachusetts was recently named the best state economy. Massachusetts has also been ranked the number one state for education, innovation, health care, working moms and dads, and women, as well as the best state to live in, to have a baby, raise a family and retire.   

For additional information on the 2025 Scorecard on State Health System Performance, please view the full report here and the Massachusetts scorecard, here.  

麻州長Healey獲頒BIO年度州長獎 Thermo Fisher執行長Casper要把製造業帶回美國

BIO頒年度州長獎給麻州州長Maura Healey。（周菊子攝）

             (Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導)”麻州就是對的地方（Massachusetts is the place）”。麻州生物科技協會17日以此為口號，為BIO 2025麻州館揭幕，慶祝麻州長奚莉 (Maura Healey)獲頒BIO年度州長獎，邀賽默飛世爾科技（Thermo Fisher Scientific）執行長Mark Casper座談，申論人工智能，要讓製造業回流美國。

MassBIO執行長Kendalle Burlin O'Connell（左起）邀 Thermo
Fisher Scientific執行長Mark Casper，麻州州長Maura Healey座談。（周菊子攝）

            全美，甚至全世界最大的生物科技會議，美國生物技術創新組織國際大會（BIO International Convention）今年來到波士頓，正於6月16日到19日在海港區的波士頓會議展覽中心(BCEC)舉行，除了邀得美國第43任總統喬治布殊為開幕嘉賓，還頒發年度州長獎給2023年上任以來，致力為生物科技業提供資源的麻州州長奚莉。

                  有1800多企業會員的麻州生物科技協會（ＭassBIO），17日為BIO麻州館舉行開館儀式，以 “麻州就是你該來的地方”為主題，請麻州州長奚莉和

MassBIO標榜麻州是發展生物科技業的好地方。（周菊子攝）

賽默飛世爾科技執行長Mark Casper座談，強調麻州的生物科技研發和製造生態系統強大，政府及企業致力創新、成長，慨言人工智慧是不可忽視的趨勢。

            麻州生物科技協會執行長Kendalle Burlin O'Connell強調，麻州是發展生物科技的絕佳地點，不但在全世界前20大生物製藥公司中已有18家在麻州設有據點，麻州還有最多高等學府及人才，最支持生科業的政府，麻州絕對是生科企業尋求發展的首選地。儘管今年以來業界面對不少挑戰，但都仍然在致力為患者找解決方案。她還盛讚麻州州長奚莉「麻州領先法案」，是最棒的政府合作夥伴。

            奚莉州長則強調，麻州是個團隊，在許多方面是全美第一，包括研發，教育，醫療健保，創新，安全，甚至飲用水品質，儘管生命科學界目前面對著資金及政策等不確定性挑戰，麻州絕對有韌性能因應變化，麻州政府也在持續努力，擴大領先優勢，包括為業界培訓人力，增加房屋供給，降低房價，改善交通，還撥款一億元建設人工智慧樞紐，迎接潮流需求。

            賽默飛世爾科技（Thermo Fisher Scientific）是一家總部設麻州華森市 （Waltham），有員工3500人以上的生命科學企業。執行長Mark Casper對未來表示樂觀，解釋在麻州Plainville設立尖端細胞和基因療法中心，就是因為麻州靠近研究機構，勞力及物流，電力的支援極佳。該公司已承諾在美國各地投資15億元，促使製造業回流美國。

                  談及人工智慧對生物科技業的影響時，Mark Casper提出3點看法，指人工智能可以改進產品和服務，改善客戶體驗，提高企業效率。由於近來人工智慧演變極快，業界面對著每二、三個月就得重新審視營運的挑戰。

            BIO的政府事務高級副總裁Patrick Pluze在座談結束後，把BIO 2025年度州長獎頒給麻州州長奚莉，表揚她推出麻州領先法案等諸多措施，大力支持生物科技業發展。

民兵、政要齊聚邦克丘。憶述250年前戰役

民兵鳴槍三想紀念邦克丘戰役。（周菊子攝）

                   （Boston Orange 周菊子波士頓報導）1775年6月17日，在查理士城(Charlestown)的Breed山丘，1200民兵一夜集結，對抗英軍，儘管不到2小時就敗下陣來，卻為美國革命戰爭注入士氣。2025年6月17ㄖ，麻州長、波士頓市長等二百多人聚在邦克丘紀念碑前，緬懷250年前歷史。

邦克丘紀念碑前插了一片美國旗。（周菊子攝）

                  邦克丘紀念碑協會每年都舉辦紀念儀式，今年加入麻州慶祝美國建國250週年系列，和國家公園服務局以及美國退伍軍人 J.W. Conway第26分會合作，擴大舉辦。

麻州州長Maura Healey和波士頓市長吳弭（Michelle Wu)應邀致詞。（周菊子攝）

麻州州長奚莉 （Maura Healey），波士頓市長吳弭(Michelle Wu)，麻州眾議員Dan Ryan，英國駐波士頓總領事Peter Abbott博士，駐美國皇家海軍武官Roger Readwin，海軍准將Ralph J. Rizzo, Jr.，麻州國家衛隊牧師Paul Barnett上校，已退休的康州美國陸軍儲備官暨康州Mohegan族議員Kenneth Davison，已退休的皇家空軍預備役James Normington，海軍士官長Robert Bean，國家衛隊波士頓總監Simone Monteleone，以及聯邦眾議員Ayanna Pressley都應邀出席。

紀念活動簡單隆重，致詞的人分別講述邦克丘戰役歷史，意義，今時今日人們更須團結之外，還有波士頓桂冠詩人Oppong-Yeboah朗讀“歷史與希望”，Apollo 俱樂部，美國陸軍野戰樂隊演奏等。

紀念碑廣場上還有穿上古裝的1775民兵團及英軍，鳴槍三想致敬。

復古裝扮的民兵在會場自拍。（周菊子攝）

由36多個組織組成的邦克丘250聯盟，從6月5日起就開始為邦克丘戰役250週年舉辦紀念活動，包括點起革命之火音樂會，旗幟日，掛旗儀式，革命形勢的陸軍250週年慶，承諾自由展，“做值得自己的事：重新想像約瑟夫沃倫的葬禮”，“面孔和地方：查理士城1775-2025”，紀念碑音樂會，遊行等活動。

                  6月21日及22ㄖ的早上8點到下午5點，在Gloucester的舞台堡公園（Stage Fort Park），重演邦克丘戰役，安排有高桅帆船，建造堡壘技術示範，以及戲劇性地重演1775年6月17日戰役。查詢詳情可上網https://bh250.org。

民兵團列隊慶祝邦克丘戰役250週年。（周菊子攝）

民兵。（周菊子攝）

民兵。（周菊子攝）

THE HUNTINGTON WELCOMES KOREAN CANADIAN HIT COMEDY KIM’S CONVENIENCE IN SPECIAL PRESENTATION STARRING INS CHOI

THE HUNTINGTON WELCOMES KOREAN CANADIAN

HIT COMEDY KIM’S CONVENIENCE

IN SPECIAL PRESENTATION STARRING INS CHOI

 

The North American tour of the heartfelt and humorous play that inspired

the CBC / Netflix TV series arrives at The Huntington this November

 

Ryan Jinn, Esther Chung, Ins Choi, Kelly Seo, and Brandon McKnight in Kim’s Convenience (2025). A Soulpepper Production in association with American Conservatory Theater & Adam Blanshay Productions. Photo by Dahlia Katz

(BOSTON) – The Huntington will host the hilarious and heartwarming Kim’s Convenience, the award-winning comedy by Ins Choi about a Korean family-run corner store, which inspired the popular hit TV series that ran for five seasons on CBC/Netflix. Produced by Soulpepper, Canada’s leading artist-driven theatre company, in association with American Conservatory Theater and Adam Blanshay Productions, and directed by Weyni Mengesha, this North American tour plays at The Huntington’s Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA (527 Tremont St) from Thursday, November 6 – Sunday, November 23, 2025.

 

In the play Kim’s Convenience, as well as the television show, Mr. Kim works hard to support his wife and children with his Toronto convenience store. As he evaluates his future, he faces both a changing neighborhood landscape and the gap between his values and those of his Canada-born children.

 

Playwright Ins Choi, who also stars in this special production as the title character Mr. Kim (or Appa), calls Kim’s Convenience “my love letter to my Appa and Umma, and to all first-generation immigrants who end up making a foreign land, home.”

 

“Having originated the role of Jung (the son) almost fifteen years ago, I’m grateful to now be playing the role of Appa (the dad) in this play,” continues Choi. “My kids have been preparing me for this their whole lives.”

 

Called “the most successful Canadian play of the last decade” by ClassicalFM, Kim’s Convenience was originally produced as part of the 2011 Toronto Fringe Festival. The premiere production was produced by Soulpepper Theatre Company in Toronto, ON and became an internationally successful TV show on CBC and Netflix following its original run.

 

The Toronto Star says this production of Kim’s Convenience “remains as sharp, witty, and moving as ever,” and Everything Theatre called the UK tour, an “achingly funny... Hilarious, heart-warming story of love, family, and survival through change and challenge.”

 

Kim’s Convenience is part of The Huntington Selects, a series of curated touring productions The Huntington partners with to bring exciting and unique experiences to Boston audiences. This series is offered as an add-on to The Huntington’s subscription season, and Huntington FlexPass holders are able to redeem their tickets for these performances and events.

 

The cast of Kim’s Convenience includes:

 

Playwright Ins Choi as Appa, a first-generation Korean Canadian convenience store owner. Credits include: Kim's Convenience (Playwright/the role of Appa) with Soulpepper Productions, Kim’s Convenience (co-creator, writer, and executive producer of the TV Series) on CBC and Netflix, and Son of a Preacherman (his new solo show) at the Pacific Theatre.

 

Esther Chung as Umma, Appa’s wife, a first-generation Korean Canadian. Credits include: the world premiere of Bigfoot! with the Port Stanley Festival Theatre, Cross on Amazon Prime, and The Boys on Amazon Prime.

 

Ryan Jinn as Jung, Appa and Umma’s 32-year-old son, a second-generation Korean Canadian. Credits include: Kim’s Convenience on CBC and Netflix, as well as with Arts Club Vancouver, An Assertive Girl at Pull Festival, and The Man in the High Castle on Amazon Prime.

 

Kelly J. Seo as Janet, Appa and Umma’s 30-year-old daughter, a second-generation Korean Canadian. Credits include: Kim’s Convenience with Grand Theatre and Thousand Islands Playhouse, The Melville Boys at Foster Festival, and If I Go Missing on Tubi.

 

Brandon McKnight as Rich (a young customer), Alex (a 32-year-old police officer and friend of Jung), Mr. Lee (a successful real estate agent and friend of Appa), and Mike (another customer). Credits include: Kim’s Convenience on CBC and Netflix, The Flash on the CW, Judas Noir with Tarragon Theatre, and Of Mice and Men with Unit 102 Theatre.

 

 

The creative team for Kim’s Convenience includes scenic design by Joanna Yu, costume design by Ming Wong, projection design by Nicole Eun-Ju Bell, lighting design by Wen-Ling Liao, and sound design by Fan Zhang. The fight director and choreographer is Sean Baek. The stage manager is Robert Harding and the assistant stage manager is Angela Mae Bago.

 

Kim’s Convenience is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Samuel French, Inc. concordtheatricals.com

 

ABOUT THE ARTISTS

 

INS CHOI (Playwright, the role of Appa) was born in Korea but grew up and currently lives in Toronto, Canada with his wife and two children. His debut play, Kim's Convenience, won the Best New Play Award and the Patron's Pick at the 2011 Toronto Fringe festival. It then launched Soulpepper Theatre Company's 2012 season, toured across Canada, and was adapted into a TV series of the same name with Thunderbird Entertainment on CBC and Netflix for 5 seasons. Ins was a writer, executive producer and co-creator of the TV series. He also wrote the plays Subway Stations of the Cross, Bad Parent, Son of a Preacherman, and was part of the collective that created the plays, Alligator Pie, re(birth): ee cummings in song, Window on Toronto (Soulpepper), and 2000 Candles (Brookstone). He taught screenwriting at the National Screen Institute and the Canadian Film Centre and offers his writing workshop from time to time.

 

WEYNI MENGESHA (Director) was raised in Scarborough, ON and has been the Artistic Director of Soulpepper Theatre Company since 2019. Celebrated for her groundbreaking work and community engagement, her directing credits span Canadian and international stages. Weyni is also a committed educator, mentor, and a producer of youth arts initiatives. In addition to Soulpepper, she has taught at the National Theatre School of Canada and the Canadian Film Centre. FOR SOULPEPPER: Kim’s Convenience (2025, 2015, and 2012), What the Constitution Means to Me (2024); Billie, Sarah and Ella: Revolutionary Women in Jazz (2024 and 2023), A Streetcar named Desire (2024), The Guide To Being Fabulous (2023), Da Kink in my Hair (2022), Queen Goneril (2022), Pipeline (2002), Jesus Hopped the A-Train (2020), Father Comes Home from the Wars (2016), A Raisin in the Sun (2008 and 2010). Other theatre credits include Treemonisha (Volcano Theatre/TOlive/Luminato/Soulpepper), Power of Sail (Geffen Playhouse), Seven Spots on the Sun (Rattlestick Theatre, NY), Butcher (Why Not/Mirvish), and Bars and Measures (Boston Court, Pasedena). Weyni is so happy to be back with the Kim's family, she would also like to thank her family including her husband and two kids and her father and mother who immigrated here from Ethiopia in the 70's. Thank you all for sharing this story with us.

 

DETAILS ON KIM’S CONVENIENCE

 

WHEN 

Performances: November 6 – November 23, 2025

Evenings: Tues – Thurs at 7pm; Fri and Sat at 7:30pm; Sun at 5pm

Matinees: Sat at 2pm; Sun at 1pm

Days and times vary; see complete schedule above.

 

Run time: 75 minutes

 

WHERE

Calderwood Pavilion at the BCA

527 Tremont St, Boston, 02116

TICKETS 

Tickets to in-person performances start at $29. Season ticket packages and FlexPasses are also now on sale:

 

• online at huntingtontheatre.org
• by phone at 617-266-0800;
• or in person at the Huntington Theatre (264 Huntington Ave) or Calderwood Pavilion (527 Tremont Street)

Select discounts apply:

• $10 off: season ticket holders
• $40 “HYPE” tickets for patrons 40 years old and younger (valid ID required)
• $25 student and military tickets (valid ID required)
• Limited number of Pay-What-You-Wish tickets (not available online, please call or visit the box office to inquire using the contact info above)

The Huntington asks that any patron experiencing COVID symptoms stay home and contact ticketing services for more information about exchanges.

 

Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.7 Million in First-Ever Capital Grants to Family Child Care Providers

 Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.7 Million in First-Ever Capital Grants to Family Child Care Providers 

Over 150 child care small businesses receive funding to serve more children, improve safety and accessibility of program spaces 

BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that they have awarded $2.7 million to more than 150 family child care programs across Massachusetts through their new Family Child Care Capital Grant Program. This inaugural round of funding aims to increase the capacity of licensed family child care programs, helping the state to serve more kids. It also improves the quality of care provided in the programs’ physical space, funding renovations, accessibility enhancements, repairs, and upgrades to meet health and safety standards and enhance learning spaces. 

The administration utilized early education and care capital funding from the Fiscal Year 2024 budget to establish the state’s first program dedicated to supporting family child care programs’ unique capital needs as small businesses. This program is helping to ensure families across the state have access to high-quality, safe, and inclusive child care environments within their communities and is part of Governor Healey’s Early Education and Child Care Task Force. 

“In Massachusetts, we believe every child deserves access to a safe, high-quality early education environment,” said Governor Maura Healey. “By unlocking these first-ever capital grants for family child care providers, we’re giving these essential educators the resources they need to expand and improve their spaces. This is a smart investment in our children, our workforce and our future.” 

“Strong family child care programs mean stronger communities,” said Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll.“These grants are about making sure local providers have the tools they need to offer safe, high-quality care that parents and caregivers can rely on, and is a powerful example of our continued support for Massachusetts families and small businesses.” 

Awardees receive between $500 and $25,000 to make physical space improvements that strengthen program quality and capacity. Awarded projects include indoor and outdoor infrastructure upgrades to improve space dedicated to programming, HVAC and energy efficiency improvements, emergency repairs, accessibility improvements, installing new program-dedicated equipment like washing machines and refrigerators and security equipment like cameras and access control systems.  

For a list of awardees, click here.  

“Early education isn’t just the start of schooling – it's the cornerstone of lifelong learning,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “These grants uplift our commitment to high-quality care for our youngest learners, and empower family child care providers to create environments where developmental growth, inclusion, and safety go hand in hand." 

“Child care is a cornerstone of a strong economy. Through the work of the Early Education and Child Care Task Force, we’re aligning economic development with early education to ensure our talented workforce has access to the care they need to thrive,” said Interim Economic Development Secretary Ashley Stolba. “These capital grants recognize family child care providers as vital small businesses — and by investing in their infrastructure, we’re strengthening our workforce and driving long-term economic growth across Massachusetts.” 

The Department of Early Education and Care (EEC) and MassDevelopment will be opening a second round of grant funding in August 2025. This Family Child Care Capital Grant Program builds on existing capital grant opportunities available for center-based early education and care programs. The administration's FY24 - FY28 Capital Investment Plan increased grant funding for center-based programs by $4 million annually. 

“Investing in the physical environments of family child care is investing in the future of our youngest learners and their families,” said Early Education and Care Commissioner Amy Kershaw. “This funding recognizes that high-quality care happens in many different settings, and family child care educators are a vital part of our early education and care systems, as well as key to the local economies in the communities in which they live and work.” 

“Strengthening our state’s child care ecosystem benefits children, parents, and employers alike, making Massachusetts a more attractive place to raise a family and grow a business,” said MassDevelopment President and CEO Navjeet Bal. “MassDevelopment was proud to partner with the Department of Early Education and Care on this new program that is helping more than 150 family child care providers make capital investments to improve care and serve additional children.” 

More information about the Family Child Care Capital Grant Program and future funding opportunities is available at Mass.gov/EEC.  

MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES SERIES OF JUNETEENTH EVENTS HONORING BLACK FREEDOM AND RESILIENCE

MAYOR MICHELLE WU ANNOUNCES SERIES OF JUNETEENTH EVENTS HONORING BLACK FREEDOM AND RESILIENCE

BOSTON - Tuesday, June 17, 2025 -  Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston invites residents, families and visitors to a week of city-sponsored events honoring Juneteenth, the holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans and celebrating Black freedom, resilience, and joy. The celebrations, led by the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet, in partnership with community leaders and cultural institutions, will take place across multiple locations from June 17 to June 21, 2025. “Juneteenth is a call to action and a critical opportunity for us as a city to reflect on our work for racial equity and celebrate the triumphs and excellence of our Black community in Boston,” said Mayor Michelle Wu. “I encourage every resident and family to attend an event this week to reflect, honor and be in community as we continue our work to make Boston a home for everyone.”  The following events are happening this week:  Juneteenth Flag Raising Ceremony Tuesday, June 17 | 12:30 – 1:30 p.m.| Boston City Hall Plaza, 1 City Hall Square, Downtown Join the City of Boston for a commemorative flag-raising to mark Juneteenth. The ceremony will recognize the historical significance of June 19, 1865—when the last enslaved people in Galveston, Texas were freed, more than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation. This civic gathering honors Black history and the ongoing pursuit of justice and equity in Boston and beyond. Echoes of Freedom: A Juneteenth Gospel Celebration Wednesday, June 18 | 5:45 – 8:30 p.m. | Strand Theatre, 543 Columbia Road, Dorchester The City will host a special concert featuring the world-renowned Howard University Gospel Choir. Through powerful performances rooted in gospel tradition, this evening of music and reflection will uplift the voices and experiences of the Black community, celebrating joy, resistance, and liberation. Please register to attend this event at this link.  Juneteenth Community Celebration at Franklin Park Saturday, June 21 | 11:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. | Franklin Park, Shattuck Picnic Area The week of observance will conclude with a vibrant day-long celebration at Franklin Park, featuring music, food, dance, family-friendly activities, and community engagement. Residents from every neighborhood are invited to come together in the spirit of joy, remembrance, and unity.  "As communities across the country face growing challenges to preserving Black history and culture, Boston’s Juneteenth celebrations carry deeper meaning,” said Lori Nelson, Senior Advisor for Racial Justice. “Black history is American history — and Boston holds a unique place in that legacy, from the abolitionist movement to the ongoing pursuit of racial justice. This week, we honor that history and recommit to protecting it for generations to come." “In a moment when efforts to erase Black history and the contributions of those who built this country are on the rise, Boston chooses to remember, to honor, and to celebrate,” said Chief of Equity and Inclusion Mariangely Solis Cervera. “We are a city shaped by Black brilliance — from our role in the abolitionist movement to the everyday acts of resilience and joy that define our communities. Boston is a city for everyone, and this Juneteenth, we honor the past while deepening our understanding of what justice requires today.” All events are free and open to the public. For more details, please visit boston.gov/juneteenth. For accessibility accommodations, please contact Susan McCollin at susan.mccollin@boston.gov

Race Week Reminders: 2025 Boston 10K presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Race Week Reminders: 2025 Boston 10K presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital

 

Nearly 10,000 athletes to race in Boston this Sunday, June 22; Event storylines and information below

 

BOSTON (Tuesday, June 17) – The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) looks forward to welcoming nearly 10,000 participants to the 2025 Boston 10K presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital this Sunday, June 22. The 6.2-mile event kicks off the summer season with a route that crosses the Charles River, features beautiful views of Boston and Cambridge, passes over the Boston Marathon finish line, and finishes at Boston Common. The race begins at 8:00 a.m. ET. 

 

MEDIA INFORMATION: Media members interested in covering the Boston 10K presented by Brigham and Women’s Hospital may apply for credentials here. For those who’ve already applied, credential pick-up will occur at the Media tent on Boston Common on Sunday, June 22 from 6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m. A media viewing area will be located close to the finish line, and post-race interviews with top finishers will be held at the Media tent shortly after the finish.

 

BOSTON CHAMPIONS, USA OLYMPIC & PARALYMPIC STARS HEADLINE PROFESSIONAL FIELD: Reigning Boston Marathon presented by Bank of America championSharon Lokedi, American Olympians Emily Sisson and Joe Klecker, as well as Paralympic medalists Daniel Romanchuk and Tatyana McFadden will compete in this year’s Boston 10K. Also returning are 2024 Boston 10K wheelchair winners Hermin Garic and Hoda Elshorbagy.

 

Racing in the Bay State for the first time since setting a new Boston Marathon course record in April is Kenya’s Lokedi. The 31-year-old shattered the previous Boston Marathon course record by more than two and a half minutes and looks to carry momentum into the summer over the 6.2-mile distance.

 

“Winning the Boston Marathon is a highlight of my career so far,” said Lokedi. “I’m excited to return to Boston to race the 10K and relive the same feeling from the marathon.”

 

Complete professional field lists can be found here. Please note that previously announced USA Olympic Marathoner Fiona O’Keeffe and defending champion Melknat Wudu of Ethiopia have withdrawn. 

 

PRE-RACE MEDIA OPPORTUNITIES: On June 21, one day before the Boston 10K, members of the professional field will make three appearances throughout Greater Boston. Please RSVP to media@baa.org if you would like to attend any of these events. (Athletes subject to change).

 

• Adaptive Sports New England Track & Field Meet at Braintree High School: Boston Marathon champions Daniel Romanchuk, Tatyana McFadden, and Marko Cheseto Lemtukei, as well as Boston Half winner Michelle Wheeler and wheelchair racer Evan Correll will meet with youth para athletes at the Adaptive Sports New England Track & Field Meet. Timing for the appearance is tentatively 9:00-11:00 a.m. 

 

• Road to Wellness 5K Training Run & Meet and Greet at Malcolm X Park: Reigning Boston Marathon winner Sharon Lokedi, two-time Boston Marathon champion Edna Kiplagat, past Boston 10K champion Gabriel Geay, and B.A.A. runners Barry Keane and Courtney Hawkins will meet and encourage runners who are training for September’s Road to Wellness 5K in Roxbury. This is a fun meet and greet where runners and walkers who are new to the sport can ask questions and meet some of running’s most accomplished athletes. Timing for the appearance is tentatively 10:00-11:00 a.m. 

 

• Professional Field Visits View Boston at the Prudential Center:  The entire professional athlete field is invited to go up to the top of View Boston, take in the views, and meet with media in attendance. This is a casual and relaxed time for the athletes to see Boston from above – including looking down on some of the Boston 10K route they’ll be competing on Sunday. Timing for the appearance is tentatively 2:00-3:00 p.m.

 

RESULTS & SPLITS: Live leaderboards and searchable results will be available athttps://bstnmar.org/25Boston10KResults while leader mile splits will be available athttps://bstnmar.org/25Boston10KSplits. A special media leaderboard and results link is available at https://bstnmar.org/2510KTopResults.

 

FAST FACTS: Citizens of 96 countries, residents of 40 U.S. states (plus Washington, D.C.), and 8,640 athletes from Massachusetts are registered. The youngest entrant is 12 while the oldest entrant is 83 years old.

 

UPDATED COURSE FOR 2025: This year’s race will feature an updated Boston 10K coursewhich includes scenic views of the Charles River and finishes at Boston Common. Crossing both the Longfellow and Mass. Ave bridges, and running alongside the Charles River and Memorial Drive, runners can expect a memorable 6.2-miles of fun. In the final mile, runners will go over the Boston Marathon finish line on Boylston Street before proceeding to the Boston 10K finish on Charles Street adjacent to Boston Common. 

 

TEAM BRIGHAM: Brigham and Women's Hospital, the Boston 10K’s presenting sponsor and exclusive fundraising partner, will again field a team of fundraising runners. Since 2016, more than 2,500 runners and 180 teams have raised $1.6 million to fuel life-giving breakthroughs at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Learn more and register on our website.

 

B.A.A. RACING APP: Participants and spectators are encouraged to download the free B.A.A. Racing App presented by TCS prior to race day. The racing app is home to live participant tracking, leaderboards, selfie booths, and more! The B.A.A. Racing App is available via iOS and Android.

ROAD CLOSURES: Streets and roadways which comprise and abut the 10K course will be closed to vehicular traffic on the morning of June 22 at approximately 7:30 a.m. Roads will reopen later in the morning per judgement of Boston Police and Massachusetts State Police.

No parking zones will be posted on certain parts of the course, including portions of Beacon Street, Boylston Street, Charles Street. For more information and additional details, visitwww.baa.org/races/baa-10k/watch/road-closures.