The story begins when a non-observant Jew in his sixties decides he needs to have his bar mitzvah as soon as possible, and finds his faith during classes with a rabbi who’s losing hers. This tale is just the beginning…
Author: Beth Treffeisen
Say Bye to Plastic Bags in the New Year
The Boston City Council unanimously voted to pass an ordinance regarding the Reduction of Plastic Bags in Boston, in a new draft that will ban plastic bags in the city during a hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 29. The ordinance prohibits…
Colorful, Dynamic Mural Comes to the Charles River Esplanade
What was once a dark, graffiti-ridden, sore patch along the beautiful Esplanade is in the midst of being rejuvenated through a colorful, dynamic mural that is currently in the works. The brightly colored mural will reflect the daily cacophony of…
Interactive Groundwater Well Caps Allows People to Crowd Source Data Through Mobile App
In an effort to make the invisible more visible, a new app in the City is working to bring awareness and a better understanding of the groundwater levels in the downtown and historic neighborhoods of Boston. Restoring and maintaining groundwater…
Residents are Hesitant to Welcome New Liquor Store to Audubon Circle
A proposed liquor store slated for 842 Beacon St., which once housed the Superb Bicycle shop in the Audubon Circle neighborhood, has local residents concerned. During an abutters meeting held outside the store that will be called Shippy’s Wine and…
Gardeners Prepare for this Year’s South End Garden Tour
This June 17, discover the secret nooks and crannies of the South End as residents open their doors and unlock their fences for this year’s South End Garden Tour. The tour is centered on gardens and green spaces in and…
Kristen Mobilia wants to go “Back to the Basics” in her run for District 8
Long-time communities advocate and leader, Kristen Mobilia of the Fenway, is taking a bold step into local politics and running against the popular City Councilor Josh Zakim for District 8. “It wasn’t something I planned on doing and it wasn’t…
Hard Times on Newbury St.
Stores along the famed street struggle to survive On a sunny Friday morning this past April 7, a few tourists and locals traveling in late for work weaved up and down the renowned outdoor shopping area, Newbury Street in the…
Friends of the South End Library Hold Annual Meeting
Neighbors and friends packed into a small meeting room in the South End Library on January 31, to take part of the annual Friends of the South End Library (FOSEL) meeting. There, members participated in electing new board members and…
Councilor Zakim and Local Organizers Host Rally in Support of Hias National Day of Action for Refugees
This past Sunday, over a hundred people came together to join City Councilor Josh Zakim and community allies across the region for a rally in support of HIAS National Day of Action for Refugees. The rally was held despite the…