Amidst a pile of Crayons, markers, paints and numerous pieces of card-stock paper canvasses, Juleen Jones has made her mark in a creative way on the kids and families that use parks throughout Boston – including Ringgold Park in the…
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Rep Byron Rushing Endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts
State Rep. Byron Rushing, a South End Democrat, has been endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts in his re-election campaign. Rushing represents the 9th Suffolk District, which consists of parts of the South End, Roxbury, Back Bay, and the Fenway. He…
Summer Jazz in Library Park
South End Saxophonist Pat Loomis plays a Luther Vandross tune with special guest Saxophonist Elan Trotman (right) during Tuesday’s one and only summer jazz in Library Park concert. The blockbuster lineup rocked the park for one last time on Tuesday,…
Councilors Hold Hearings to Discuss Voting Rights for Non-Citizens
The Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Council Michael Flaherty, held a hearing on July 10 to discuss exploring voting rights for immigrants with legal status and other inclusive practices. Sponsored by Councilor Andrea J. Campbell, the…
New Developers Propose Hotel Use, Façade Renovation for Alexandra
If all goes according to preliminary plans, a new team of developers could put the ‘hotel’ back in the Hotel Alexandra. JB Ventures and TLC Development, along with their architects from CBT, presented a new plan for the long-derelict Hotel…
Algonquin Club Project Deferred at Zoning Board Hearing
The Algonquin Club project at 217 Commonwealth Ave. is soldiering on, but with a slight delay. Prince Lobel real estate lawyer Mike Ross appeared at the Zoning Board of Appeals hearing on July 10 to announce that the applicant is…
Grand Jury Charges in Kenmore Square Pizza Shop Beating
Two men have been indicted in a January pizzeria assault in Kenmore Square that left the victim with serious injuries. A Suffolk County grand jury on Tuesday, July 10, returned indictments charging Daniel Hunt, 27, of Barrington, N.J., with assault…
Associates of The Boston Public Library Announces Changes
The Associates of the Boston Public Library announced today that its Chairman of the Board, Vivian K. Spiro ,stepped down on June 30, after serving for 20 years as head of the organization. She will be succeeded by Associates Board member Peter…
YMCA Promotes Safety Around Water with Free Programs for Children
The YMCA is known nationwide for their swim classes, but this year Massachusetts YMCAs will offer a Safety Around Water program free of charge to members of the community. According to a press release, Massachusetts YMCAs will use $400,000 of…
Ayanna Pressley for Congress Holds Endorsement Event with Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu
Boston City Councilor Michelle Wu this week announced her endorsement of Ayanna Pressley’s campaign for Congress at an event at Vejigantes Restaurant in Boston’s South End. Councilor Wu is the first Asian-American woman to be elected to the Boston City…