By Seth Daniel Chris Masci literally started with $10 and a good idea when he began a door-knocking campaign some 13 years ago in the South End to drum up support for what he was calling the South End Open…
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Park Boston App Surges in Use,Producing Huge Revenue Numbers
By Seth Daniel Drivers looking to avoid a parking ticket would do well to pick up their smart phones, and put away the rolls of quarters. City officials, and most especially thousands of drivers, are hailing the new ParkBoston smart…
Some Really Green Thumbs:Boston’s Growing Urban Farming Movement
By Samantha Mellman The increasing demand for accessible, fresh, and affordable foods in a city such as Boston is not a new trend. However, with the progression of urban agriculture in recent years, people are steadily changing the food landscape…
Get Your Brooms:Clean-Up is Slated for this Weekend
As part of an annual effort to beautify the streets of Boston in time for the spring season, Mayor Martin J. Walsh has asked for Boston residents’ to participate in Boston Shines, a citywide initiative to clean the neighborhoods across…
Don’t Worry,He’s Just from Southie
By Phineas J. Stone This past week I was able to take my two kids to the Red Sox game for the first time, and though it cost more than two month’s of car payments, there were some great memories.…
D-4 Officers Help to Keep Marathon Safe and Secure
By Seth Daniel Officer Steve Horgan of the South End (D-4) police district is well known around the world for his patented “hands-up” celebration for Red Sox slugger David Ortiz’s home run during the World Series title run three years…
Committee Concerned Over Height of Albany/Harrison Corridor Bldgs
By Seth Daniel A newly established, and official, group of residents charged with negotiating with Legatt McCall regarding their major project on the Albany/Harrison corridor have raised early concerns over the height of the buildings – which are slated to…
Marathon Monday was Good for Local Businesses
By Dean Gillespie When the 120th Boston Marathon began on Monday, Bostonians and people from around the world were ready to go before the runners started the race in Hopkinton. Fans were taking advantage of a beautiful day bright and…
Too Soon for A Marathon Movie
By Phineas J. Stone There he was on Monday morning at the Boston Marathon Finish Line, wearing a real Boston Police uniform and seemingly patrolling the area like so many of the real police officers who were on high alert…
Local Fashions Professionals Offer Knowledge, Advice and Insight to Boston’s Up-and-Comers
On Saturday, April 23, Boston-based companies Next Fashion Stitch, The Stylist Closet and Fashion Group International Boston will host an all-day workshop called Constructing a Fashion Company, where local budding fashion designers, manufacturers and brands, as well as fashion enthusiasts and…