Rescue, Jessica Kensky’s 6-year-old service dog, napping in his fire station dog house on the floor of the Venetian Room in the Fairmont Copley last Saturday, April 14, for a special premiere of the children’s book, ‘Rescue & Jessica: A Life Changing Friendship.’ Both Kensky and Co-Author Patrick Downes were injured in the 2013...
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Desiree Linden was proud to be the first American woman to win the Boston Marathon in 33 years on Marathon Monday, April 16, crossing the Back Bay finish line in 2:39:54 to take home the crown. Crowds still came out to the finish line area in the Back Bay and the Fenway routes leading...
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Boston Mayor Martin Walsh (center) hosted the first ride of Swan Boat season at Public Garden on Saturday, April 14, along with Lorrie Higgins. Riding with Walsh and Higgins are Boston Public School students, who brought artwork of the Swan Boats that they created in school. It was the 142nd season for the Swan...
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The Fenway Community Development Corporation (CDC) brought it back to 1973, the year the non-profit organization began, during the 45th annual meeting and celebration. Members dressed in costume as they commemorated the success and accomplishments of the non-profit throughout the years. A packed crowd filled into Saint Cecilia’s Parish on Thursday, April 12, to...
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By a vote of 20-8, Old Dover is no more. The Old Dover Neighborhood Association voted on Tuesday night to change its name after many decades to the East Berkeley Neighborhood Association, or EBNA. It has been a conversation that has gone on for several months amongst the membership and the board, and something...
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When Italian-born classical pianist Roberto Poli moved to the South End from Venice in 2003, he was just another student coming to reap the benefits of the stellar colleges in the city. But Boston grew on him, and the classical music scene here – along with the music education opportunities – caused the accomplished...
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Rescue is an attentive service dog. The 6-year-old, black Labrador devotedly walks beside his partner, Jessica, helping her fetch the telephone, open the refrigerator door, and steady her balance. When Jessica, a double-leg amputee, does not need Rescue’s assistance, he likes to eat hot dogs at Fenway Park and sleep in his fire station...
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Members of the Old Dover Neighborhood Association heard from National Development’s Ted Tye on Tuesday night regarding the brewery concept that surprised many in the neighborhood when it was unveiled in the press last week. Being an alcohol license and a new use that will draw many customers, many in the Association had expected...
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The Charles River Watershed Association is one of only three environmental organizations across the country selected to participate in a $15,000 challenge grant competition for excellence in protecting and nurturing the urban environment. The contest, sponsored by JetBlue for Good’s GreenUp campaign during the month of April, which is Earth Month, recognizes “earth-friendly” organizations...
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As biking becomes a bigger source of transportation across the City of Boston, the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) is trying to make it a little easier for bicyclers to store their bikes while out and about. But at a Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) hearing on Wednesday, April 11, the Commission denied without prejudice...
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