John Forrester Andrew must be turning over in his Mausoleum. One of the most traditional of traditional places – the Back Bay’s Algonquin Club – has done the ultimate 21st Century pivot, introduced a more trendy name. The circa 1880s…
Author: Seth Daniel
At-Large Councilor Mejia Questioned About Conduct at Murder Scene
At-large City Councilor Julia Mejia is facing some questions about her conduct at a murder scene outside her home in Dorchester, where her neighbor was allegedly shot and killed while in his car. Brandon Williams was murdered at point-blank range…
Vaccine Quest: Sleepy-Eyed Seniors Finally Find Vaccine Appointments
The alarm clock shown 2 a.m. on Jan. 25, and it wasn’t the usual time that Southender Ed LeMay rises for the day, but with the hopes of getting a vaccine appointment, he thought the early bird might get the…
A Rare Leader: Sudden Retirement Of Commissioner Gross Brings Praise from Officers
Police Commissioner Willie Gross stunned the City and the Boston Police ranks on Thursday morning, Jan. 28, when he suddenly announced – with Mayor Martin Walsh – that he was retiring after 37 years and after being the first African…
BPS Submits Budget Heavy on Social-Emotional Help, Addressing Enrollment Dips
The Boston Public Schools (BPS) submitted its budget proposal to the School Committee Wednesday night, and it was a budget that included a $36 million increase in funding over last year in what is the second year of a $100…
Super Sunday: No Super Bowl Team, No Problem
The New England Patriots might not be front and center this year, and maybe our quarterback is wintering in Florida this time around, but Boston still ranks as the third best city for football fans this season, according to the…
BPHC continues planning, executing vaccine rollout and education
Promising results in first shelter vaccine clinics at Mass/Cass A recent survey of 145 residents in Charlestown and Dorchester showed that more than 82 percent said they would take the COVID-19 vaccine when it’s available to them, while 17 percent…
The 11:59 Generation: Students say remote learning pushes them to 24-hour cycle
It’s noon on Monday, and Charlene Pimentel has been up for more than 24 hours doing homework, trying to catch up from the loads of assignments that were piled on over the past week by her teachers.She needs to crash…
Commissioner Gross announces retirement from BPD
Police Commissioner William Gross, with Mayor Martin Walsh, on Thursday announced that he would retire from the Boston Police on Friday after 37 years on the force – perhaps signaling an interest in running for mayor of Boston. Gross has…
Essaibi-George announces campaign for Mayor of Boston
Says she brings the right skills for the City’s “rebirth” At-large Councilor AnnissaEssaibi George has announced that she will be a candidate for mayor this year, putting her citywide political network in play and bringing more than a decade of…