Education

Keep Up With Nate Launches on Boston Made Newsroom

The newly relaunched Keep Up With Nate website is rolling out with weekly wires that document real work in real time — blending entrepreneurship, nonprofit advocacy, and community impact. As part of the Boston Made Newsroom, the platform offers a transparent look into the causes, partnerships, and values driving Nate Strickland and the broader Boston Made ecosystem.

Published

9 months ago

January 7, 2026

Founder & Chairman of Boston Made, Inc.

Weekly Wires. Personal Mission. Community Impact.

The Boston Made Newsroom is proud to announce the rollout of the newly refreshed Keep Up With Nate website — a living, evolving platform that will now publish new wires weekly, offering readers a consistent window into the work, values, and community-first mission of Nate Strickland.

More than a personal site, Keep Up With Nate functions as a narrative layer within the Boston Made ecosystem — blending entrepreneurship, nonprofit advocacy, and behind-the-scenes storytelling into a single, transparent feed. Each wire documents what’s being built, who’s being supported, and why the work matters.

A Platform Rooted in Giving Back

At the heart of the new rollout is a renewed emphasis on nonprofit support. Nate has long believed that real impact comes from service — not just funding causes, but actively building alongside them. Through Keep Up With Nate, these partnerships are no longer footnotes; they’re front and center.

“Whether through building websites, donating time, or using my platforms to amplify their mission, I’m committed to helping these groups grow, thrive, and touch more lives.”

Spotlight: Nonprofit Partners

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Nate is a dedicated supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters, advocating for the power of mentorship and one-on-one relationships to change lives. His involvement highlights the importance of guidance, consistency, and community in helping young people reach their full potential.
bbbs.org →

Boston Made Foundation

Born from the belief that visibility should be a public good, the Boston Made Foundation is an open-source business directory built for community growth. It offers entrepreneurs, creators, nonprofits, and small businesses a place to be seen — without fees, gatekeeping, or hidden algorithms.
This vision reflects Nathan’s commitment to accessibility, transparency, and long-term community impact.
bostonmade.org →

Seuk’s Army Animal Rescue

Nate has donated his time and technical expertise to Seuk’s Army Animal Rescue, serving as webmaster and digital steward for the organization. By building and maintaining their website, he helps amplify their mission of rescuing, sheltering, and giving animals a second chance at life.
seuksarmy.org →

Weekly Wires, Going Forward

With the new Keep Up With Nate rollout, readers can expect:

Weekly newsroom-style wires
Transparent updates on projects and partnerships
Ongoing nonprofit spotlights
Personal reflections on building, service, and legacy

All wires will syndicate through the Boston Made Newsroom, ensuring these stories live alongside the broader Boston Made archive — preserved, searchable, and accessible.

👉 Visit www.keepupwithnate.com to follow along
👉 Stay tuned to Boston Made Newsroom for weekly updates

One voice. Many causes. Real work — documented in real time.

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Founder of Boston Made, Inc., a Boston-based media and business portfolio company. I lead Boston Made's independent, hyperlocal coverage of Boston's economy, businesses, and neighborhoods, alongside a growing portfolio of Boston-rooted brands — including Boston Made Pets, where my passion for dog wearables and canine wellness lives on. I’m an avid reader and journaler who believes in reporting that's closer to home.

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Boston Made Reader Brings the Entire Network Into One Free, Book-Style App

Reader collects the latest from every Boston Made site, adds a free library of founding documents and sacred texts, and never asks for payment.

Published

3 days ago

September 22, 2026

Founder & Chairman of Boston Made, Inc.

Boston Made Reader book-style reading app

Every brand in the Boston Made portfolio now has a single place to be read. Boston Made Reader collects the latest stories from across the network — including this newsroom — and presents them in a clean, book-like reading experience.

Reader describes itself as a free literacy resource and “the one Boston Made address that will never ask you for payment.” No login is required to browse.

Built to read like a book

The reading experience is adjustable: readers can scale the text, switch themes and choose between serif, sans-serif, Georgia, Courier and system fonts. The interface is available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Haitian Creole, French and Chinese.

Every brand across the Boston Made portfolio — collected in one place, built to read like a book.

A free library

Beyond network news, Reader hosts a library of founding documents and sacred texts, including the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Magna Carta and the Emancipation Proclamation, along with the complete Bible in six translations, the five books of the Torah and all 114 surahs of the Qur’an.

Reader at a glance

Latest stories from every Boston Made site, updated automatically
Adjustable text size, theme and typeface
Six interface languages
Free library of founding documents and sacred texts
Email and browser notifications for new stories

Boston Made ReaderFree. No login. Every Boston Made story in one place.

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Education

Boston Public Schools Opens September 8; Pre-K and Kindergarten Begin Thursday

BPS grades 1–12 begin September 8, with younger students starting September 10 and new M7 transit passes available from opening day.

Published

4 weeks ago

August 30, 2026

Founder & Chairman of Boston Made, Inc.

Editorial graphic: Boston grades 1–12 start September 8; pre-K and kindergarten start September 10.

Boston Public Schools begins the 2026–27 school year for grades 1–12 on Tuesday, September 8. Pre-K and kindergarten students start Thursday, September 10, according to the district’s published calendar.

Two opening dates for families

The staggered start means families with children in different grades may have different first-day arrangements. Check each school’s arrival instructions before heading out.

Transportation comes into focus

BPS says new MBTA M7 passes become available beginning September 8. Its transportation team describes planning more than 600 bus routes for roughly 20,000 students each school year, with routes finalized in late August.

For households returning to school and work after Labor Day, confirming the morning route and pickup arrangements is a practical first step. The district’s transportation and school pages provide the most direct starting points for family-specific questions.

Source: Boston Public Schools calendar, transportation information and opening preparations, checked September 8, 2026.

Education

5 Lessons From Building a Multi-Brand Portfolio

Published

1 month ago

August 16, 2026

Founder & Chairman of Boston Made, Inc.

Boston Made Chronicles

Running a dozen-plus brands under one roof teaches lessons no single business can. Boston Made’s founder shares five of the biggest: hire for judgment, document everything, let each brand keep its own voice, invest in shared infrastructure early, and measure twice before launching anything new.

These principles now anchor the internal playbook every new Boston Made venture works from on day one.