Ian Herold works on a mural at the Blackstone Innovation School in the South End on Monday morning, Jan. 16, during one of many service project sites throughout the city put on to honor the memory of Dr. Martin Luther…
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Councilor Tito Jackson Announces Bid for Mayor
By Seth Daniel When Councilor Tito Jackson took to the podium to announce his bid for mayor at the Haley House Cafe in Roxbury last Thursday, Jan. 12, he didn’t paint himself as a candidate for one particular group of…
Walsh Mentions Local Projects in State of the City Address
By Beth Treffeisen In a packed Symphony Hall, Mayor Martin J. Walsh delivered his third State of the City Address. In his address, Walsh committed to keeping Boston accessible to all residents by investing more money in affordable housing and…
Massport:Winthrop Sq Tower is Too High
By Beth Treffeisen The proposed mixed use 775-foot high tower slated for 115 Winthrop Square, which is known for casting controversial new shadows on the public parks downtown, has received yet another challenge from the air. The Massachusetts Port Authority…
Cumberland Farms Closure Disappoints Some In the Local Community,WSANA to Discuss
By Seth Daniel There are few things that have symbolized the huge uptick in addiction and homelessness in the Mass/Cass area, also known as Methadone Mile, than the Cumberland Farms store that unofficially, and without much of a choice, served…
Japanese Investor Acquires Back Bay Office Buildings
By Beth Treffeisen Liberty Mutual sold two of its Back Bay office towers at 10 St. James Avenue and 75 Arlington Street for $673 million to a Japanese investment firm, Mori Trust Group this past January 5. The Boston-based insurance…
Boston City Council News and Notes
Boston City Council brings in the new year at their first meeting held last Wednesday, January 11, with a number of refiles. The Council operates on a one-year legislative cycle within a two-year term, meaning that proposals that aren’t voted…
Three Kings Day
The Three Kings made a long journey on Thursday, Jan. 5, to the IBA Three Kings Celebration at the Villa Victoria Center for the Arts in the South End. The annual event draws hundreds to celebrate the journey of the…
Squash Doubles Tournament
The University Club in Back Bay hosted the International Squash Doubles Tournament over the weekend for the 26th year. The Pro-Am Tournament went from January 4-8 and was sponsored by MFS. Participants competed for cash prizes totaling $40,000. Tournament action included…
New Proposed Building in Bay Village Brings Up Concerns Among Residents
By Beth Treffeisen Members of Bay Village voiced their concerns over the newly proposed 19-story building slated for 212 – 222 Stuart Street at the Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) executive committee meeting, held on January 9. Major concerns circled…