HARRISON ALBANY BLOCK CONSTRUCTION Construction is expected to start July 1 for the Harrison Albany Block redevelopment in the South End. Right now a completion of a Construction Management Plan and its approval by the City of Boston is in…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Police Briefs 06-15-2017
Back Bay – Fenway/Kenmore – South End Police Log June 5 533 Commonwealth Ave – Towed Motor Vehicle 465 Commonwealth Ave – Verbal Dispute 160 W Springfield St – Investigate Person Beacon St – Towed Motor Vehicle 725 Albany St …
Technology is Killing Us
It often is said that technology is a two-edged sword. While it certainly is true that advances in technology bring many benefits, those benefits often find themselves subject to the law of unintended consequences. The dramatic rise in cell phone…
BCA Ball & Disco Under the Dome at the Cyclorama
The Wondertwins (Bob and Billy McClain) performed at the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA) annual fundraising gala, BCA Ball & Disco Under the Dome in the South End on Saturday, June 4. The annual BCA Ball drew more than…
9th Annual Charles River Swim
Chris Ives, of Watertown, exits the Charles River last Saturday morning,June 3, after the 9th Annual Charles River Swim. The annual race celebrates the fact that the once hopelessly polluted River can now host swimmers. Ives said he feels great…
Residents Concerned Over Natural Gas Pipeline Proposal
By Beth Treffeisen National Grid is planning to install a natural gas distribution pipeline that will run from the Back Bay into the Fenway neighborhood. The announcement of the proposed pipeline was brought to the Neighborhood Association of the Back…
This Valedictorian Won’t Be Held Back: Chow Shoots for Success
By Seth Daniel So many people have tried to hold Ivy K. Chow back throughout her life, but to date, she’s had none of that. Growing up in Castle Square (CSTO), she said many of her peers and her mother’s…
Positive Reviews Lead the Fenway Cultural District’s Renewal
By Beth Treffeisen In the heart of Boston, Fenway serves as the hub for arts and culture throughout the City. After gaining the state-designated cultural district five years ago, it has only enhanced and expanded the many resources available to…
News Briefs
CANDIDATE NIGHTS FOR COUNCIL Jon Santiago, the Ward 4 Democratic chair, reported that the Committee will hold two candidate nights for City Council. The District 7 race, which has numerous candidate running, will have the candidate night on June 27,…
Tremont Street at the Forefront for City’s Safety Efforts after Fatality
By Seth Daniel Frustrated neighbors faced off Tuesday night at the South End Forum with equally frustrated Boston Transportation Department employees – also Southenders – over the speed of making safety changes to Tremont Street in the wake of a…