The Esplanade Association has launched a first-of-its-kind endowment to ensure the ongoing health of the park’s canopy of 1,700 trees along the Charles River. Via the Lasting Esplanade Arbor Fund (L.E.A.F.), the first 20 new trees were planted last fall, with…
Author: Dan Murphy
Hill Talk: Dr. Marc Lamont Hill ponders race, politics and criminal reform during far-ranging discussion
Award-winning author and former CNN political commentator Dr. Marc Lamont Hill mused on race, politics and criminal reform during a far-ranging discussion Friday, Feb. 7, at Northeastern University’s Blackman Auditorium. “I firmly believe this generation of young people has all…
Michlewitz shares priorities at ESNA winter meeting
Just as he has for the past few years, State Rep. Aaron Michelwitz gave an overview of his legislative priorities during the Eight Streets Neighborhood Association’s winter meeting Tuesday at Project Place. Rep. Michelwitz admitted a year ago when Speaker…
‘Heart Mom’ steps up: Bay Village resident turns anguish into activism by supporting heart research
Bay Villager Melissa Alexander was beyond devastated six years ago when she discovered during a midterm screening her unborn child had a heart defect, but the expectant mother soon learned this type of congenital disorder was much more common than…
Capital Grille plans to bring new casual dining concept to former Papa Razzi space
The owners of the Capital Grille intend to transform the former Papa Razzi space into a self-described “polished casual” restaurant, representatives from the venture told members of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee Monday…
Dressing up the Ducks Intended photo book would look at iconic Public Garden sculpture in costume
Mrs. Mallard and her kin always dress their best for a memorable occasion, whether it’s a festive holiday or another championship celebration for a hometown team, and an intended photo book would look back at the Ducks donning some of…
BTD officials preview changes coming to Tremont Street
Boston Transportation officials were on hand to discuss changes coming to Tremont Street during the second South End Business Forum Tuesday at the Revolution Hotel. The street’s design will be reconfigured by eliminating one traffic lane in either direction at…
Proposed sale of Hynes meets with skepticism at State House hearing
Gov. Charlie Baker’s proposal to sell the Hynes Convention Center in the Back Bay is a decision that requires more careful consideration and one that shouldn’t dictate the planned expansion of the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center in the Seaport…
State Administration to Hold Hearing On Future of Hynes Convention Center
With Gov. Charlie Baker putting the John B. Hynes Convention Center up for sale as part of a plan to expand the Boston and Exhibition Center in the Seaport, the State Administration Committee has scheduled a hearing regarding the Hynes’…
State Administration to hold hearing on future of Hynes Convention Center
With Gov. Charlie Baker putting the John B. Hynes Convention Center up for sale as part of a plan to expand the Boston and Exhibition Center in the Seaport, the State Administration Committee has scheduled a hearing regarding the Hynes’…