There was a time when alto saxophonist Johnny Hodges was one of the top three jazz-men on his instrument in the world – and it came at a time when jazz ruled American music. That, of course, made Hodges one…
Month: August 2019
12th Annual Boston GreenFest and TechExpo Set for Aug. 16-18
Foundation for a Green Future is excited to announce that this year’s signature event, the 12th Annual Boston GreenFest & TechExpo, will be held on August 16-18, 2019 at Rose Kennedy Greenway, Long Wharf, and Hennessy’s Upstairs. “Boston GreenFest spans…
For the Record
From the Non-Hearing Common Victualler and Other Transactions Hearing on August 8 at 10am: Tezcanlar, Inc d/b/a Thornton’s Restaurant, 150 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02115. Described as; in two rooms on the first floor with kitchen, and storage; 66 indoor…
D-4 Police Briefs 08-08-2019
Shady Customer On Tuesday, July 30, at about 4:10 p.m., police responded to a radio call for reported threat at Sunglass Hut at 86 Newbury St. On arrival, officers spoke with a store employee, who said she observed a male…
What Is Happening To Our Country?
“I say violence is necessary. Violence is a part of America’s culture. It is as American as cherry pie.” — Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, also known as H. Rap Brown. America has been rooted in violence since our founding. We broke free…
Guest Op-Ed : Say No to Rent Control, Yes to Development
By John A. Shope After having been eliminated by statewide referendum 25 years ago, rent control is back under discussion. Oregon and New York recently expanded their rent control laws, and a group of Massachusetts legislators have filed a bill…
Water Lantern Festival at the Esplanade
Swingin’ in the Summah
State Institutes Special Review Process for Exchange South End
State environmental regulars (known as MEPA) have instituted a new review process for the large, commercial Exchange South End development that will allow construction to begin without first having solved critical traffic issues, including the I-93 Frontage Road access point…
Supporters Take to the Road to Help Elderly Women Facing Eviction at OLGH
Chants of “What do we do when the nuns attack? Stand up, fight back!” and “Mother Jennifer, you can’t hide, we can see your greedy side!” rang through Fenway’s Symphony Community Park on July 27 as activists for the women…