If you think you’re seeing more trees around Back Bay and Beacon Hill than you did just a few years ago, it’s not just your imagination. Between 2014 and 2019, the Back Bay/Beacon Hill tree canopy had a net gain…
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Congresswoman Pressley Endorses David Halbert for Boston City Council At-Large
David Halbert’s Campaign for Boston City Council At-Large is proud announced this week it has earned the endorsement of progressive champion, policymaker, and community leader, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley. Congresswoman Pressley represents the MA-07 Congressional District, which covers three quarters of…
Livingstone, Janey Endorse Wu for Mayor
Over the weekend and this week, mayoral candidate Michelle Wu received endorsements from Representative Jay Livingstone and Acting Mayor Kim Janey, who made their announcements at the Ipswich St. Bridge and the Faces of Dudley Memorial in Roxbury, respectively. On…
Personal Property Appraiser Gets Rare Glimpse Into World of Fine Art and Antiques
As CEO and founder of Manzi Personal Property Appraisers, David Manzi has seen fine artwork and rare antiques that would make any museum curator envious, but these coveted items are part of private collections that only a privileged few, like…
Owens Still Second Place Winner in District 7 Council Race, According to Recount
After a recount requested by District 7 City Council candidate Angelina Camacho following the September 14 primary election, results show that Roy Owens still came in second place to Tania Anderson, leaving Camacho in the third place spot. In the…
BLC Wants More Information on Proposal for Mother Church Accessible Entry
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on September 28 continued a discussion regarding the proposed accessible entry for the Mother Church extension at the Christian Science Church Complex. The proposal includes creating an accessible entry that features a glass vestibule, elevator,…
Essaibi George Announces “Listen & Learn” Conversation Tour to Inform Official Equity, Inclusion and Justice Agenda
On September 27, Councilor Annissa Essaibi George announced the start of her Listen & Learn Tour, a series of events and conversations that will inform her official Equity, Inclusion and Justice Agenda. Since announcing her candidacy for Mayor of Boston…
King Boston Awards Twelfth Baptist Church With $1 Million Gift
Nonprofit King Boston on September 21 presented the Twelfth Baptist Church with a $1 million gift which will be used to “aid its social ministries, food insecurity program and former incarcerated program, and as a catalyst for its upcoming capital…
Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Alley Rally
Tales of Support: Photo Narrative Series Focuses on How Dogs Have Helped New Owners Get Through the Pandemic
Dogs have brought an immeasurable amount of comfort and companionship to those who have adopted them during the pandemic, and a new series of photo essays and narratives created by the owner of a Boston-area company specializing in dog photography…