Berklee grad, Brennan Helper advances on American Idol By Cary Shuman Brennan Hepler, the Berklee College of Music graduate now known to millions of American Idol fans as Beane, has earned a spot in the popular TV show’s final group…
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Janey Discusses Police Accountability and Transparency in the City
Acting Mayor Kim Janey held a press conference on April 13 to discuss police accountability and transparency, as well as violence in the City of Boston, following the shooting and death of Delois Brown on her front porch in Dorchester…
With Finances in Decent Shape, City Proposes 3.9 percent Budget Increase
All eyes are on BPD reform in historic operating, capital budget The good news about the City Budget is that revenues are predicted to remain in good shape despite the economic upending by COVID-19, but the bad news is that…
Take the Marathon Daffodils Walking Tour
The Boston Marathon may be postponed due to the pandemic. However, thousands of Marathon Daffodils will still flourish and be distributed over the Patriots Day weekend to frontline healthcare workers. The blooms can be found in many public spaces, including…
BPDA Holds Discussion Proposed Change of Use for 321 Harrison Ave. Project
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) held a public meeting on April 7 to discuss changes to the project at 321 Harrison Ave. that is currently under construction. Joe Imperato of BioMed Realty explained that BioMed is now the…
Parking Enforcement Activities Slated to Return on April 20
Acting Mayor Kim Janey announced that the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) has updated parking enforcement regulations in the City of Boston. Starting Tuesday, April 20, parking enforcement will return citywide, including towing during posted street sweeping and for parking in…
BTD Commissioner Discusses Traffic Concerns with St. Botolph Neighborhood Association
Boston Transportation Department Commissioner Greg Rooney was on hand for the virtual spring meeting of the St. Botolph Neighborhood Association (SBNA) on Thursday, April 8, to discuss ongoing traffic and parking concerns in the neighborhood. In December, Rooney said the…
Old South Church unveils Paper Crane Project Easter Weekend
More than 2,000 paper cranes decorated the portico on Boylston Street at the Old South Church – a project long in the making to provide symbols of hope and peace that were created by members of the church and by…
Acting Mayor Janey Launches Campaign for Full Term
Already sitting in the corner office and being the first African American and woman to lead the City, Acting Mayor Kim Janey released a video at 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning to officially announce she would be running for mayor…
ZBA Approves Renovation to St. Botolph Apartments; Cannabis Shop at 297 Newbury Deferred
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday approved renovations to the Boston Housing Authority (BHA) Saint Botolph Apartments. “This is a substantial renovation and the 132 dwelling units will remain deeply affordable under the Section 8 program,” said Carolyn…