In Final State of the City Address, Walsh Speaks of Boston’s Resiliency
Mayor Martin Walsh delivered what was probably his final State of the City address virtually on January 12 from the new Roxbury branch of the Boston Public Library. Last week, President-elect Joe Biden nominated Walsh for Labor Secretary, and on…
Walsh’s Job Performance Already Garnering Praise from Bostonians
After delivering what was likely his final State of the City address on Tuesday night, Mayor Martin J. Walsh is stepping down after seven years as the city’s political leader, and his performance on the job is already receiving a…
Biden Taps Mayor Walsh to Become U.S. Labor Secretary in Washington, D.C. Mayor Has Accepted the Position, Awaits U.S. Senate Confirmation
President-elect Joe Biden has called on Mayor Martin Walsh to join his Cabinet and lead his incoming Labor Department – and Walsh has answered the call for his long-time ally and friend. Rumors had been swirling all last week, particularly…
Alexandria to Purchase Landmark Center
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, a real investment trust company that focuses on life science and technology office space, is poised to purchase the Landmark Center, which includes 401 Park Drive and 201 Brookline Ave., from Samuels & Associates for $1.52…
Council President Janey Starting Transition to Acting Mayor
Council President Kim Janey appears to be about ready to make history in becoming Acting Mayor of the city – thus also becoming the first African American mayor of Boston. Janey, who represents part of the South End and Lower…
Arroyo Files Council Order to Waive Special Election
City Councilor Ricardo Arroyo has filed a Home Rule Petition before the City Council to waive any Special Mayoral Election that would be triggered if Mayor Martin Walsh were confirmed as the new U.S. Secretary of Labor and would leave…
Fenway Rep. Chynah Tyler Set to Become Youngest Chair of State Black and Latino Legislative Caucus
Rep. Chynah Tyler is set to become the Chair of the 15-member Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) for the 2021-2022 legislative session. Rep. Tyler succeeds Rep. Carlos Gonzalez of Springfield who served as chair during the 2019-2020 legislative…
South End Leaders Note Unfinished Business With Walsh’s Departure: Most Give Him Good Marks, Could Have Done Better With Opioid Crisis
With all signs this week pointing to Mayor Martin Walsh being confirmed as the next U.S. Labor Secretary for President-elect Joe Biden, many in the South End said they gave his Administration high marks on things like affordable housing and…
Who’s Running? More like Who Isn’t Running for Mayor: State Rep. Santiago Looks to Be Heading for a Run
In the wake of Mayor Martin Walsh deciding to join the Biden Administration in Washington, D.C., everyone quickly wondered who would be a candidate in any Special Election, which would be required if Walsh left office before March 6 –…
Victim in Christmas Eve Attack Near Mass/Cass Has Died: Medford Man Murdered Outside Southampton Shelter
Bruce Rose, who was violently attacked inside his home near Mass/Cass on Christmas Eve, has died this week of the injuries he suffered in the attack. In the wake of Mr. Rose’s death, Suffolk prosecutors expect to arraign Wyse Richardson,…
Positive Test Rates Are Up in the Back Bay and Surrounding Areas
Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in Back Bay and the surrounding neighborhoods as well as the weekly positive test rate rose slightly. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday,…