Derek Lumpkins of Northeastern Crossing joins April Ryan and Latoyia Edwards onstage after Ryan’s talk to present her with a brand new award for her “resilience” and advocation for social justice. White House Correspondent and author April Ryan spoke in…
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Fenway Civic Association’s 57th Annual Meeting a Success
The Fenway Civic Association held its 57th Annual Meeting on Feb. 6 at the Massachusetts Historical Society. The meeting was very well attended by members of the Fenway community and elected officials, including State Sen. Will Brownsberger, Rep. Jay Livingstone,…
BCDC and South End Landmark Commission Hear Latest Hotel Alexandra Proposal
The Boston Civic Design Commission (BCDC) and the South End Landmark District Commission met on a snowy Tuesday evening for another presentation regarding the Alexandra Hotel. Due to the inclement weather, none of the South End Landmarks commissioners were able…
Fenway Community Looks to Aid Women Being Evicted from Our Lady’s Guild House
The Our Lady’s Guild House (OLGH) in the Fenway/Kenmore neighborhood has been a source of reliable housing for low-and moderate-income women and students since 1947. But many women who have lived at OLGH, like Judy Burnette and Lydia Eccles, believe…
News from the South End Landmarks District Commission
The South End Landmark District Commission showed compassion to a homeowner on Tuesday night when he came before them with a proposal to rebuild his deck that was destroyed in a fire in 2016. The Commission unanimously allowed him to…
ZBA Grants Zoning Relief to Chick-Fil-A On Boylston St. Pending BWSC Approval
Boston is one step closer to having its very own Chick-Fil-A on Boylston Street. This comes after former Mayor Thomas Menino wrote a letter several years back to the company’s CEO Dan Cathy saying that the restaurant has no place…
ZBA Grants GCOD Relief to 260 Newbury St.
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on Tuesday granted Groundwater Conservation District Overlay (GCOD) relief to 260 Newbury St. The proposed project at this address was recently approved by the Back Bay Architectural Commission, after several hearings and iterations of…
BCDC and South End Landmarks Still Reviewing Hotel Alexandra Proposal
The Boston Civic Design and the South End Landmark District Commission met for a presentation of the 12-story Hotel Alexandra proposal on Jan. 22. The Sun reported last week that reviews and comments on the project need to be completed…
Time Out Market Coming to Fenway in the Spring
Imagine being able to choose from 15 different eateries in one place, with fresh food made by famous local chefs, all while enjoying local entertainment. This will be a reality in the Fenway this spring—yes, this spring—with Time Out Market…