David Barry O’Connor knows what it’s like to be a lifelong learner. “I was always taking a class here, a class there,” said the Back Bay resident. “I tried to stay academically engaged as much as I could. But partly…
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A Sign of the Past:Historic Hite TV Sign Needs A Good Home
By Seth Daniel There are only a few vestiges of the old South End left on the streets, but one of the old South End landmarks – the old Hite TV lighted sign that shone over Washington Street for 80…
South End Scores U19 Team Wins State Tournament of Champions
By Delila Keravuori In a battle that came down to penalty kicks on June 25, South End Soccer’s most senior team comprised of 16 Boston Public High School students – known as the U19 South End Scores – won the…
Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Replacement to Cause Major Delays throughout Boston
By Beth Treffeisen The Commonwealth Avenue Bridge replacement project to begin on July 26 2017 will have major impacts every single mode of transportation for commuters leaving or entering Boston from the west. “It’s going to be highly impactful,” said…
Boston Landmarks Orchestra Returns to the Hatch Shell
By Beth Treffeisen With summer in full swing, it is time to sit back, relax, and enjoy a free night of classical music, courtesy of the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. Under the leadership of Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Executive Director…
Police Investigating Brutal Shooting on Saturday, Follows the Triple Shooting from Previous Week
Just one week after Boston Police investigated a triple-shooting stemming from a birthday party on Massachusetts Avenue, this week they are investigating a brutal murder that took place Saturday night on Shawmut Avenue near the Lenox Housing Development. At about…
Clownin’ Around in Union Park
Boston-based children’s entertainer Davey The Clown performs with his assistant Maya Lekander (4) of the South End during the kick-off event of this summer’s Evening in Union Park on Sunday, July 9, which featured the annual Concert Series and plenty…
Fenway Community Center Cookout
Elise Gammans takes a moment to pause as she composes a letter on a typewriter during the Community Cookout on Sunday, July 9. The cookout drew a large crowd to enjoy the beautiful day, play games, fill up on BBQ,…
Galvin Opposes Legislation on Amended Shadow Laws
By Beth Treffeisen Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin has come out against amending the current Shadow Laws to allow a one-time exemption to the proposed 775-foot Winthrop Square Tower. After careful review of the shadow studies by the developers…
City Arts Facilities Report Encouraging for Two Organizations in the South End
By Seth Daniel Two key venues in the South End – prominently mentioned in a newly released City Arts Facilities Report – are encouraged by the path that the report seems to point to in solving what has become a…