The United South End Settlements (USES) said this week that they have made staffing cuts recently to their changing organization, but also said they have achieved a balanced budget for the first time in years. Executive Director Maicharia Weir Lytle…
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September Conventions, Shaq Highlight Entertainment Business at Encore
When you think of night life on the Mystic River by Encore Boston Harbor post-June 23, think of a 7-foot-tall retired NBA star who can spin tunes as skillfully as he formerly shattered backboards. Following a successful opening June 23…
Fenway CDC Is ‘Hopeful’ As It Looks Towards the Future
The Fenway Community Development Corporation (CDC) held its annual ball at the Prudential Skywalk on June 20. Community members, supporters, and board members mingled before a presentation and live auction, followed by dinner, dessert, and dancing. Fenway CDC Executive Director…
Annual Fenway Porchfest!
23rd Annual Rose Garden Party
New Buildings in the South End Offering Units By the Night
When one South End woman came home last month to her brand new unit in one of the neighborhood’s brand new apartment buildings, she got into the elevator and quickly was allegedly barraged by several rowdy Boston Bruins hockey fans.…
At-Large Hopefuls Face off at Council Candidates’ Forum
Thirteen Boston City Councilor at-Large hopefuls were on hand for a candidates’ forum on June 18 at the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology in the South End. Incumbent City Councilors at-Large Michael Flaherty, Annissa Essaibi-George and Michelle Wu were…
Homelessness Officials Urge Community to ‘Be a Partner’ at NABB Forum
As Boston works to end homelessness across the city, many neighborhood groups have got-ten involved in the effort. On June 17, the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB), held a well-attended forum in Rabb Hall at the Copley Branch…
Council Continues to Hold up ZBA Appointments, Re-Appointments
Council is concerned of interpretation of marijuana buffer zone Councilors Michelle Wu and Lydia Edwards are continuing to hold up the appointment and re-appointment of several Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) members until they are clear on how they will…
Outdoor Summer Activities
Concert Series Wsana Concert Series The Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association will host the first of its summer concert series on Thursday, June 27, at 7 p.m. with Penni Layne and the Wonder Boys featuring a five-piece band playing jazz…