Since East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes made the shocking announcement earlier this month that he would be leaving his post to serve as Executive Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Lopes and…
September Is Designated as Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and for many the subject of suicide is off limits. They believe the mere mention of suicide around friends and family can cause suicidal thoughts for them. Nothing could be further from the truth.…
Markey Holds Climate Action Conversation at NE Aquarium
At a Climate Action Conversation at the New England Aquarium last Thursday U.S. Sen. Ed Markey called the global warming crisis a ‘Code Red’ and outlined steps needed to be taken now to ensure a sustainable future for the planet.…
Back Bay, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Jump 30 Percent
It’s a good thing the City’s new mask mandate policy for indoor venues went into effect last Friday because the Back Bay and the surrounding area’s COVID numbers increased dramatically between August 23 and August 30. City health officials are…
Boston Election Department Announces Preparations Ahead of the 2021 Municipal Elections: Early Voting, Ballot Drop Boxes Both Avail.
The City of Boston’s Election Department on August 30 announced its preparations ahead of the 2021 Municipal Elections, including the availability of vote by mail and early voting for both the Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Preliminary Municipal Election and the…
City of Boston Credit Union Invests $350,000 to Support Women’s Student Athletics
City of Boston Credit Union has committed to investing $350,000 to support women student-athletes at two of the city’s renowned higher educational institutions, Boston College and Northeastern University. “As a community credit union based in Boston, we’re proud to support…
News Briefs
Welcome Back to SoWa The SoWa Artists Guild welcomes the public back to its First Fridays and Second Sundays, when more than 90 artists at 450 Harrison Ave. in SoWa open their doors so you can meet the artists in…
Enjoy a Safe Labor Day Weekend
There’s a temptation for people to splurge at the end of things. We all are familiar with the idea, “If this is the last, let’s make it a blast!” We don’t have anything against that sentiment, but all too often…
The 13 Service Members Were True Heroes
Every American was saddened last week upon hearing the news of the suicide bombing by a terrorist in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service men and women, 11 of whom were Marines and one each from the…
Stuparich & Nouel Dental Associates Relocates to Copley Square
Stuparich & Nouel Dental Associates relocated earlier this month from its home of more than 20 years on Columbus Square to 607 Boylston St., Suite 301, in Copley Square. Dr. Mauro Stuparich and his wife, Dr. Alexandra Nouel, are at…
Mingling With the Mayor
BLC Approves Changes at Gibson House, Boston Common Art Installation
The Boston Landmarks Commission (BLC) on August 24 approved the installation of a concrete rat slab in the coal shed at the Gibson House on Beacon St., as well as a temporary art installation for the Boston Common. Gibson House…