By Dan Murphy and Lauren Bennett While the Red Sox’s home opener against the Baltimore Orioles at Fenway Park is set for April 1, it’s still unclear whether fans will be allowed back in stands in a limited capacity this…
Final beam lifted into place on new Boston Arts Academy building; supporters grateful and excited
The final beam of the brand new Boston Arts Academy (BAA) building on Ipswich St. in the Fenway was lifted into place on February 23, completing the bones of the new school. The new building is a $125 million, state…
Weekly COVID positive test rate down in Back Bay
Last week, Back Bay’s cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate increased slightly but the weekly positive test rate continues to decrease steadily. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday, overall since the pandemic…
BLC approves installation of granite covers for Johnson Memorial Gates basins
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) met virtually on February 23, where they approved a proposal for the Johnson Memorial Gates in the Back Bay Fens to install granite covers on top of the basins. “In 2019, the conservation of the…
Berklee’s Grace Kinstler wows ‘Idol’ judges with a spectacular audition
By Cary Shuman There is only one word to describe Berklee College of Music student Grace Kinstler’s audition for American Idol – amazing. That’s exactly how celebrity judge and country music star Luke Bryan described it for the millions of…
WSANA gets update on needle-buyback pilot
During the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association’s Feb. 23 meeting, which was held virtually, Steve Fox, moderator of the South End Forum, provided information on the needle-buyback pilot program now underway in the South End and Newmarket. The Community Syringe…
Ten years ago, Fenway resident sparked protections for Boston’s most important buildings
On his daily walks, Fenwickian Calvin Arey passes by Mass Historical Society, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA) and other important buildings in the area and breathes a sigh of relief. “I got that one done,” he said he often…
Baker announces plan to eliminate remote learning for elementary schools by April
Governor Charlie Baker on Tuesday announced that the state has a goal of getting elementary school students back into the classroom full-time by April. “I think we all know that when COVID hit last year, just about this time, teachers,…
EBNHC launches family nurse practitioner residency training program
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is pleased to announce the launch of a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Residency Program funded by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). This residency program aims to expand the pool of…
City of Boston announces street sweeping
Ticketing enforcement for expired inspection stickers and vehicle registration to resume Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) and the Public Works Department this week announced updated street enforcement regulations for the City of Boston. Beginning Monday, March…
REP. JON SANTIAGO LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN FOR MAYOR
Santiago urges neighbors to join him in writing next chapter of “our Boston story” State Representative Jon Santiago announced his candidacy for Mayor of Boston. In a two minute video, produced in both English and Spanish, Santiago tells his personal…