In anticipation of the arrival of “The Embrace” – the 22-foot bronze memorial to Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King – on the Boston Common next Martin Luther King Jr. King Day, the leaders of two organizations partnering…
Author: Dan Murphy
Esplanade Association’s Frost Fit Winter Fitness Series Set to Return to the Park on Jan. 30
The Esplanade Association’s Frost Fit winter fitness series, presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, returns on Sunday, Jan. 30, to the Esplanade. Frost Fit Kickoff with REI Co-op and Lynx Fitness Club takes place from 10 a.m. to…
New City Council President Ed Flynn Looks Forward to Serving During Historic Time for the City and for the Council
As the new City Council President, District 2 Councilor Ed Flynn is looking forward to serving in the role during the dawn of Mayor Michelle Wu’s new administration, as well as amid an influx of new blood into the City…
Working Group Meeting Focuses on Ongoing Issues at Mass/Cass as City’s Deadline Looms for Clearing Out Encampments
One day ahead of the deadline set by Mayor Michelle Wu to clear out the homeless encampments at Mass. and Cass, neighbors on hand for a virtual meeting of the South End, Newmarket, Roxbury Working Group on Addiction, Recovery, and…
Planet Fitness Proposes Opening 24-Hour Gym at 361 Newbury St
Representatives for Planet Fitness outlined their plans to take over the below-grade space at 361 Newbury St. formerly occupied by the Boston Sports Club and transform it into a 24-hour gym during the Monday, Jan. 3, meeting of the Neighborhood…
Esplanade Association Seeking Submissions for Four New Murals on Electrical Boxes Along the Park
The Esplanade Association (EA) has issued a call for artists to submit their proposals for four new murals on electrical boxes along the park. Through this public art opportunity, which EA is sponsoring in partnership with the Department of Conservation…
First Night Returns as In-Person Event for City’s New Year’s Eve Celebration
After going virtual last year due to the pandemic, First Night Boston – the largest New Year’s Eve celebration in New England – returned as an in-person gathering to usher in 2022. Copley Square was again center stage for the…
Accomplished Restaurateur Ponders Future of City’s Dining Establishments
While Mayor Michelle Wu opting to extend the outdoor dining through the month of December undoubtedly gave the city’s restaurants a much-needed boost amid the still-ongoing pandemic, one accomplished restauranteur also sees it as a promising sign for the future…
City Considering Making Changes to Five Intersections Around Public Garden
After making changes to walk signals and creating separated bike lanes on the streets around the Public Garden last year via its multi-phase Connect Downtown project, the city is now considering making permanent design changes at five intersections near the…
Charlesgate West Plans Shared With Community
The community got a look at the latest design for a housing development with ground-floor retail proposed for 2 Charlesgate West in the Fenway during a virtual meeting sponsored by the Boston Planning and Development Agency on Dec. 15. …