Month: July 2022
Copley BPL Resumes Free Art-and-Architecture Tours
In another move towards pre-pandemic normalcy, the Central Branch of the Boston Public Library in Copley Square has resumed offering free art-and-architecture tours on a regular basis. The approximately one-hour tours take place from 11 a.m. to noon on Friday,…
Farmers Market At Copley Square
Wu Signs Executive Order on Inclusion of Daycare Facilities
On July 26, Mayor Michelle Wu signed an executive order that will make sure zoning requirements are made stronger regarding childcare options in the City. From the City Hall childcare program’s outdoor play space, Wu made the announcement alongside city…
BLC Approves Several Projects
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) discussed several proposals at its July 26 virtual hearing, including one to include a new DAS node near the Boston Public Garden; one to erect a monument for David G. Mugar on the Esplanade; one…
Harvard Book Store To Open Second Location at Prudential Center
Harvard Book Store is opening a new store this spring in the space previously occupied by Barnes & Noble at the Prudential Center, according to a press release. The new location will contain a wide selection of books, a state-of-the-art…
News Briefs
SoWa Artists Guild August Happenings The SoWa Artists Guild presents First Friday on Aug. 5 from 5 to 9 p.m. at 450 Harrison Ave. and is also open every Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine. Visit…
2022 Boston Groundwater Trust Forum Set for September 20
The Boston Groundwater Trust established by the Boston City Council to monitor and protect the integrity of building foundations in Boston that are threatened by low groundwater levels, will be hosting a City-wide Forum on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, from…
Mayor Wu Joins Starbucks Employees on Strike
Mayor Wu joined employees and State Rep. Tommy Vitolo on July 25 at the Starbucks near Boston University at 874 Com- monwealth Ave., where employees are on strike “ due to union-busting management, understaffing, and inconsistent scheduling,” according to the…
Suspect Arrested in Connection With Non-Fatal Shooting Outside MFA, Puts Museum on Lockdown
A suspect was arrested in connection with a non-fatal shooting on Saturday morning outside the Museum of Fine Arts, putting the museum on temporary lockdown. At about 11:11 a.m. on July 23, officers assigned to District D-4 responded to a…