The city will close Marlborough Street between Berkeley and Fairfield streets to traffic Sunday, Oct. 31, from 4:30 to 8 p.m. for the return of the Neighborhood of the Back Bay’s Halloween Celebration. And since this year’s event comes on…
Author: Dan Murphy
Back Bay Barber Shop Expands to Second Location in Dedham amid Pandemic
After a successful first decade in business. in the Back Bay, Abdou Benouardia, was looking forward to opening his second location of his Anfa Barber Shop in Dedham when the pandemic struck and changed everything for him. Benouardia, who had…
A Marathon Tradition: ‘Blessing of the Athletes’ Resumes at Old South Church
One day ahead of the 125th Boston Marathon came the return of the traditional “The Blessing of the Athletes” at Old South Church on Sunday, Oct. 10. The church has saluted the athletes participating in the footrace by inviting them…
South End Artist Finding New Ways to Bring Awareness to Museum of Science’s Proposed Leonard Nimoy Memorial
Since the Museum of Science’s plans to honor Leonard Nimoy, the West End native who went on to portray Mr. Spock on “Star Trek,” with a memorial were announced in March, the project’s $1 million fundraising goal has raised less…
Some City Restaurants Must Now Ponder Uncertain Future of Outdoor Dining
While some Boston restaurant have seen an uptick in business in recent months, they’re now facing the uncertain future of new outdoor dining space created in the city in response to the pandemic as they still struggle to recoup lost…
City Making Preparations to Begin Tremont St. Redesign Project
Don’t be surprised if you see minor activity on Tremon Street between Massachusetts Avenue and Herald Street in the South End this season as the city makes preparations to begin construction on the street’s long-anticipated redesign. The Public Works Department…
FOPG 50th Anniversary Art Installation Arrives on the Common
“What Do We Have in Common?” – a new park-wide art installation to mark the Friends of the Public Garden’s 50th anniversary – opened on the Boston Common on Wednesday, Sept. 22 – one year later than originally planned. But…
Neighborhoods Gains Six Acres of Tree Canopy from 2014-19, Says City
If you think you’re seeing more trees around Back Bay and Beacon Hill than you did just a few years ago, it’s not just your imagination. Between 2014 and 2019, the Back Bay/Beacon Hill tree canopy had a net gain…
Personal Property Appraiser Gets Rare Glimpse Into World of Fine Art and Antiques
As CEO and founder of Manzi Personal Property Appraisers, David Manzi has seen fine artwork and rare antiques that would make any museum curator envious, but these coveted items are part of private collections that only a privileged few, like…
Tales of Support: Photo Narrative Series Focuses on How Dogs Have Helped New Owners Get Through the Pandemic
Dogs have brought an immeasurable amount of comfort and companionship to those who have adopted them during the pandemic, and a new series of photo essays and narratives created by the owner of a Boston-area company specializing in dog photography…