On June 1, 2022, Mass General for Children (MGfC) hosted a lively cocktail party at the Boston Harbor Hotel to kick-off the 23rd season of its signature fundraiser, Storybook Ball. In the beautiful water-side terrace, co-chairs Fiona and James Benenson…
Fourth of July Memories
This weekend brings the Fourth of July, the celebration of the birth of our nation and an opportunity for all of us to partake in summertime fun with friends and family. The Fourth of July brings back fond recollections from…
Guest Op-Ed: MBTA crisis is an emergency for our region
By Joe Gravellese When I ran for office two years ago, I did so because I was deeply concerned about the decaying of our transportation system. This crisis impacts the entire Greater Boston region, but is especially challenging to residents…
The Donna Summer Dance Party in Copley Sq.
Hotel Vendome Fire 50th Anniversary Ceremony Honors Nine Fallen Firefighters
On June 17, A remembrance ceremony was held for the nine firefighters who lost their lives in the four alarm Hotel Vendome Fire 50 years ago—the largest tragedy in the history of the Boston Fire Department. Fire Lieutenant Thomas J.…
Fr. Unni Takes Temporary Sabbatical From St. Cecilia Parish
Fr. John Unni of Saint Cecilia Parish is leaving on sabbatical at the end of June, but will return in late September. According to the Saint Cecilia website, Fr. Unni was selected as a Barr Fellow in 2019 via the…
Copley Connect Draws Mixed Response From Community Leaders
Copley Connect – the city’s pilot program which shut down a section of Dartmouth Street to motor-vehicle traffic for 10 days earlier this month to temporarily provide expanded pedestrian space at Copley Square Park – has so far received mixed…
Public Meeting Held for Dispensary Proposed for 565 Columbus Ave.
Sweet & Sour, LLC is proposing a retail cannabis dispensary for 565 Columbus Ave. Unit C3 in the South End. At a virtual community meeting on June 21, proponents Gabriel Viera, Elis Omoroghomwan, and Christian Nicholson were on hand to…
City Offers Single-Stream Recycling, As Well as Curbside Food-Waste Collection Beginning in August
The city provides residents with curbside collection for recycling of metal, glass, plastic, and paper, and since this is a single-stream service, there is no need for residents to sort their recyclables. All recycling must be placed in a container…
News in Brief
June 28 Celebration at Charlesgate Park The Charlesgate Alliance, Emerald Necklace Conservancy, and the Department of Conservation and Recreation invite the public to “New Trees and a Brighter Future for Charlesgate” – celebration of milestone achievements in the park, including…
Rollins Selected As Vice-Chair of National Advisory Subcommittee on Civil Rights
United States Attorney Rachael S. Rollins for the District of Massachusetts has been selected to serve as Vice-Chair of the Civil Rights Subcommittee for the Attorney General’s Advisory Committee (AGAC). “I am honored to have been asked to serve as…
Back Bay, Surrounding Area’s Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Drops
The Back Bay and surrounding area’s weekly COVID positive test rate dropped once again according to the latest data by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week, 1,029 Back Bay, Beacon Hill, North End, West End and Downtown residents…