By Jordan Frias Preparation for the 15th anniversary of Restaurant Week, formally known as Dine Out Boston, is underway with many returning dining establishments and a few newer ones on the list. The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB),…
BRA Board Approves New Zoning Guidelines for Stuart St District
By Jordan Frias Building guidelines for the Stuart Street district of the Back Bay were approved by the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) board of directors on February 10 and are now headed to the Boston Zoning Commission for further approval.…
Respect is a Rusty Bumper
By Phineas J. Stone In these harsh winter months I often watch curiously as people drive around brand new vehicles, bearing shiny new rims and a spotless paint job, full of newly molded plastic just waiting to be destroyed by…
Police Briefs 02-18-2016
BACK BAY – KENMORE/FENWAY – SOUTH END POLICE LOG Feb. 4 141 Newbury St. – Larceny – Shoplifting 244 Newton St. – Fraud – Impersonation 70 West Newton St. – Fraud – False Pretense/Scheme 16 Arundel St. – Larceny…
Never Too Early to Start
Boston City Councilor Michael Flaherty has re-introduced a zoning text amendment to limit the number of marijuana shops in a certain geographic area. Flaherty is calling for no more than one shop per one mile radius. This makes sense to…
Salt Pile Images Intrigue Local Professor
By Seth Daniel Artist Allison Cekala never intended to be the spokesperson for road salt. The Jamaica Plain resident, and Museum of Fine Arts School (Fenway) professor, only saw incredible lighting and interesting shapes in the Chelsea salt pile –…
Council Questions Content of BRA Urban Renewal Extension Plan
By Jordan Frias After a year of community outreach, public meetings and public engagement, the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) appeared before the City Council’s Committee on Planning and Development on Tuesday, Feb. 9, to discuss urban renewal. Urban renewal has…
Love is in the Air at Restaurants in the Area
By Jordan Frias South End eating and drinking establishments are promoting specials for this Valentine’s Day weekend with the help of the local business organization Washington Gateway Main Street (WGMS). Jenni Effron, executive director of WGMS, created an online map…
Sun Expands to Two Neighborhoods
The Back Bay Sun has changed its name to The Boston Sun and is pleased to publish its first edition today providing coverage of the Back Bay, South End and Fenway-Kenmore, neighborhoods of Boston. “We look forward to reporting on…
Flaherty to Introduce ‘Pot’ Shop Location Restrictions
By Seth Daniel As the City and state continue to deal with medicinal marijuana dispensaries, and the prospect of legalized marijuana seems to be gaining headway, City Councilor Michael Flaherty re-introduced a zoning text amendment at Wednesday’s City Council meeting…
World’s Top Ski Jumpers Featured at Fenway Park
Fenway Sports Management (FSM) and the U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association (USSA) announced that tickets for Polartec Big Air at Fenway, an officially sanctioned U.S. Grand Prix Tour event that will take place at Fenway Park in Boston on February…
Police Briefs 02-11-2016
BACK BAY – KENMOEW/FENWAY – SOUTHE END POLICE LOG Jan. 25 15 Arlington St. – Weapon – Firearm – Carrying/Possessing 607 Boylston St. – Threats to Do Bodily Harm 346 Newbury St. – Larceny – Shoplifting 814 Boylston St. –…