By Beth Treffeisen On a sunny Friday morning this past April 7, a few tourists and locals traveling in late for work weaved up and down the renowned outdoor shopping area, Newbury Street in the heart of Boston. But, if…
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City Budget Capital Plan Focuses on Parks, Road Improvements in South End, Back Bay
Within Mayor Martin Walsh’s $2.08 billion Capital plan, filed late last week, there are several measures that include funding proposals for South End, Bay Village and Back Bay, Funding in the Capital Plan, however, does not mean money is dedicated…
Marathon Daffodils Bring Big,Yellow Boston Strong Message to Racecourse
By Seth Daniel For the fourth year, Marathon Daffodils delivered and displayed thousands of daffodils in businesses along Boylston Street, Boston’s busy Marathon finish line area for the 2016 BAA Boston Marathon, as well as Back Bay Streets, and Charles…
Revere Hotel Replaces Storefront Before BVAC Approval
By Beth Treffeisen Tucked away on the corner of Piedmont and Broadway Street in the Bay Village, the Revere Hotel upgraded a much forgotten storefront that runs beneath the concrete parking garage. But, at the Bay Village Architectural Commission (BVAC)…
40 Berkeley Street Hostel is Set for Major Renovations
By Beth Treffeisen Known as an affordable hostel with hotel amenities in the heart of downtown Boston, 40 Berkeley is in the midst of some major renovations that will add a restaurant and open up the currently underutilized hidden courtyard.…
Organist Peter Krasinski to Create Live Improvised Musical Score for ‘BEN-HUR’ at St Cecilia’s
A sweeping silent film drama set during the time of Christ will be shown in a landmark Boston church. Organist Peter Krasinski will accompany BEN-HUR, A Tale of the Christ” (1925) on Thursday, April 27, at Saint Cecelia Parish, 18…
Createfest 2017
Musician Hayley Thompson King during CREATE Boston at South End’s SoWa Market zeros in on the lyrics to her song last Friday night, April 7. CREATE paired up Boston’s best musicians, artists, bartenders and chefs in one colossal event put…
Uses Celebrates 125 Years
State Rep. Byron Rushing speaking during the opening recepion for the United South End Settlements’ (USES) 125th Anniversary exhibition at the Harriet Tubman House in the South End.
Shadow Change Before Council:Would Affect Winthrop Sq and Copley Sq
By Beth Treffeisen Mayor Martin Walsh has filed at the Council meeting on April 12, a long anticipated Home Rule Petition with Boston City Council called, “Petition for a Special Law Re: An Act Protecting Sunlight and Promoting Economic Development…
Exchange South End Talking to Jacobson’s, will Host Open House On Site
By Seth Daniel Members of the Abbey Group told the New York Streets Neighborhood Association (NYSNA) that they have been talking with the owners of the property next to the Boston Flower Exchange – site of the potential Exchange South…