In the midst of the pandemic last June 2020, the Canadian Consulate General in Boston noted the energy around Juneteenth in Boston during that tumultuous time, and quietly put a memorial wreath at the statue of Harriet Tubman in the…
Month: June 2021
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ZBA Denies Cannabis Shop Proposed for 297 Newbury St.
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday voted to deny the application for a cannabis store at 297 Newbury St. Applicant Shane Hyde, who proposed to open Ember Gardens, a 1300 square foot retail cannabis shop at the site,…
Mayoral Hopefuls Turn Out for Downtown Neighborhoods Candidates Forum
Candidates vying to become the city’s next mayor were on hand for a virtual Downtown Neighborhoods Mayoral Candidates Forum on Tuesday, June 22, to discuss how, if elected, they would handle some of the most pressing issues now facing Boston.…
Michlewitz Calls for Changes to Polling Places
State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz is calling on the City to take action on reducing the numbers of voters in several precincts within his district – precincts that are some of the largest in the state and frequently result in long…
Bishop Flunder of California Receives Old South Church’s Open Door Award
Old South Church presented its Open Door Award to Bishop Yvette A. Flunder, founder and pastor of City of Refuge United Church of Christ (UCC) in Oakland, Calif., and Presiding Bishop of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, during a virtual…
MBLCC Raises Black Liberation Flag Over State House
Following the passage of legislation last year in the Massachusetts General Court, co-sponsored by Rep. Tyler, which established Juneteenth as an official state holiday, the Massachusetts Black & Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) held a flag raising on the front steps…
Mayoral Candidates Tackle Fenway Issues at Forum
A mayoral forum focused on Fenway-specific issues was held virtually on June 17, hosted by the Fenway Community Center and the Fenway Quality of Life Alliance. Five of the six mayoral candidates participated in the forum, but Acting Mayor Kim…
Donna Summer Disco Party June 24 on Copley Square
Acting Mayor Kim Janey and the Office of Tourism, Sports, and Entertainment will host Celebration of Summer: Donna Summer Disco Party on Thursday, June 24 on Copley Square. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public and will…
Rep. Santiago Unveils Education Plan in Bid for Mayor
In his bid for Mayor of Boston, Rep. Jon Santiago unveiled his education plan to create a more equitable Boston Public School system last Thursday, June 17. “I want every Boston student to have that same opportunity, regardless of where…