With an ample waterfront, Charlestown is across the Charles and Mystic rivers from the rest of Boston, connected to the North End by the Charlestown Bridge. Skip to main content WBUR ...

The bridge being named for Russell spans the same body of water as another crossing named for a Boston sports legend, the Ted Williams Tunnel, which was part of the infamous Big Dig.

The bridge, now under construction, spans the Charles River and connects Charlestown to the West End and North End near TD Garden. The bridge is currently being replaced after more than a century.

The bridge that connects the North End to Charlestown, just east of TD Garden, soon will be known as the William Felton “Bill” Russell Bridge, Mayor Michelle Wu’s office announced Friday.

Charlestown will now connect to Boston’s West End and North End with the William Felton “Bill” Russell Bridge. “Bill Russell transcends sports. I could speak on and on about his resume.

Boston Senior Home Care (BSHC) has been awarded a generous grant of $7,500 from The M&T Charitable Foundation to provide essential services and supports for residents in affordable housing, ...

Boston to rename bridge for late Celtics legend Bill ... The North Washington Street Bridge connecting Charlestown with the city's West and North ends — about a block from TD Garden — has ...

"The bridge renaming will honor his dedication to civil rights and the fostering of Boston's youth and young athletes," Boston Mayor Michelle Wu's office says By Asher Klein • Published October ...

A bridge in the heart of Boston is being renamed for Boston Celtics legend and civil rights pioneer Bill Russell, the city announced Friday. The North Washington Street Bridge connecting ...