Tremont Street will be whittled down to two lanes of traffic without a center median strip, Boston Transportation Department (BTD) officials said on Wednesday night, June 26, in the most recent meeting on the South End thoroughfare’s changes. Stefanie Siskin,…
Month: July 2019
Eat Your Way Through at Time Out Market
The long-awaited Time Out Market is officially open in the historic Sears-Roebuck building at 401 Park Drive in the Fenway. The food and cultural hall opened on June 27, and features 15 eateries with food from Boston’s top chefs and…
State Police Poised for Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
The annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular—one of the largest and oldest Fourth of July events in the country— will take place at the DCR Hatch Shell on July 3 with a rehearsal concert, and July 4 with the main concert…
July 4th Traffic Advisory
Special events taking place as part of the City of Boston’s annual July 4th celebration will require street closings and parking restrictions at select locations in Boston. People coming into the City to enjoy the festivities are strongly encouraged not…
‘I am Harriet’ Campaign Launches to Try to Preserve Tubman House
For a strong contingent of Southenders and former Southenders, no amount of new, donated space will replace the historic nature – and central community gathering area – that has been the Harriet Tubman House on the very visible corner of…
Local Artists Featured at Copley Society Show
The Copley Society of Art is proud to present Summer Members Show: Re\Vision, a showcase in the Upper Gallery that features a variety of works by our artist members. This exhibition opens with a reception on Thursday, July 11, from…
South End, Bay Village to Move Ahead on Collapsible Trash Bin Pilot
The South End neighbors are aligning with some Bay Village neighbors to begin a pilot this summer on the collapsible trash barrel idea that many believe will help solve difficult trash issues in the downtown neighborhoods. South End Forum Moderator…
Hurley K-8 Principal to Join New Superintendent’s Leadership Team
A popular South End elementary school principal will be leaving the Hurley K-8 school and joining the new leadership team of Supt. Brenda Cassellius. Marjorie Soto has served as the principal of the dynamic Hurley School for 14 years, ushering…
Women’s Suffrage Centennial Event Celebrates the Past, But There’s ‘Still a Long Way to Go’
On June 25, 1919, The 19th Amendment was ratified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, giving women the right to vote for the first time in the country’s history. One hundred years later to the date, the Women’s Suffrage Celebration Coalition…
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular Returns to the Esplanade July 4
One of the most anticipated annual traditions in the City of Boston returns Thursday, July 4, when the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular comes to the DCR Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. This spring, the Boston Pops, affectionately known…