When “Voices of Humanity,” as the city’s fourth annual interfaith concert is now called, returns on Sunday, May 15, to The Vilna Shul, it will likely be the first time in three years that many guests have set foot inside…
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Changes to 41 Berkeley Proposal Presented at BPDA Public Meeting
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a virtual public meeting regarding the proposed project at 41 Berkeley St. in the South End on April 26. Several changes have been made since the project was originally proposed in 2020.…
Charles River Swimming Day Set for Saturday, June 18
The Charles River Conservancy (CRC) and Charles River Swimming Club (CRSC), in partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), are proud to announce the Charles River Swimming Day on June 18. The public is invited to participate…
Church of the Covenant Hits the Pavement for Project Bread’s 54th Walk for Hunger
On May 1, Church of the Covenant will be among thousands of virtual participants to lace up for Project Bread’s 54th annual Walk for Hunger. As participants and Project Bread partners from the earliest years of the Walk for Hunger,…
Zoning Board of Appeals Approves Several Neighborhood Projects
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on April 26 approved several projects in the Back Bay, Bay Village, and South End, including one at 1112-1116 Boylston St., one at 160 West Canton St., one at 27-29 Isabella St., and one…
Swan Boats Are Open for the Season
South End Little League Fundraiser at JJ Foley’s
Mayor Wu Unveils City’s Proposed, Nearly $4 Billion Operating Budget for Fiscal ‘23
Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled her administration’s first proposed operating budget for the city – a recommended $3.99 billion for Fiscal ‘23 – last Wednesday, April 13. This represents new growth of $216 million or 5.7 percent over Fiscal ‘22, according…
Fundraising Efforts Underway for Crite Park
The Friends of Crite Park is getting closer to its goal of creating a brand new park at the inter-section of Columbus Ave., West Canton St., and Appleton St. in the South End. Last week, the City Council approved a…
Upcoming Concert Will Harken Back to an Earlier Time at Otis House
A solo fortepiano concert taking place in the parlor of Otis House on Saturday, April 30, will harken back to the spirit of the early 19th century when music often filled the room during the frequent social gatherings hosted there…