After more than 20 years without a major challenge, the state representative seat for the South End, Fenway and parts of Roxbury will come up for a vote on Tuesday, Sept. 4, after both major candidates have painstakingly taken their…
Northeastern Students Return to Off-Campus Apartments
It’s that time of year again—students from all over the country and all over the world are flocking back to Boston’s many colleges and universities. But there is not enough room for all of these students to live on their…
News Briefs
YWCA TO BE BOUTIQUE HOTEL The old YWCA building at 40 Berkeley Street in the Ellis neighborhood has been proposed to become a 164-room hotel geared to the younger set who prefer lower rates and fewer amenities. Mount Vernon Company…
Jon Santiago Endorsed by Sierra Club, Progressive Massachusetts, SEIU Locals
Jon Santiago, an emergency room doctor at Boston Medical Center and first-time candidate for state representative, earned the endorsements of the Sierra Club Massachusetts, Progressive Massachusetts, and Service Employees International Union Locals 32BJ, CIR, and 509. “Jon Santiago has spent…
Zoning Relief for Both 11 Isabella Street and Sandwich Chain on Newbury Street Approved by ZBA
A building at 11 Isabella St. in Bay Village with numerous zoning code violations was granted relief by the Zoning Board of Appeal at its Aug. 28 hearing, however, the Board is withholding signature until they receive the stamp of…
Byron Rushing Endorsed by City Councilor Michelle Wu, Sen Will Brownsberger, and Rep Jay Livingstone
Byron Rushing, a South End Democrat, has been endorsed by City Councilor Michelle Wu, State Senator Will Brownsberger, and State Rep. Jay Livingstone in his re-election campaign for State Representative. Michelle Wu, a former South End resident, finished first in…
Exchange South End gets BPDA Ok, Now it’s Time to Negotiate with Neighbors
The Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) Board approved one of the largest science and technology centers ever for the South End this month, and with that approval for Exchange South End, now comes the deal-making for the neighborhood in…
Patterned Behavior Art Mural Extended a Year on Esplanade
Patterned Behavior was intended to enliven a concrete-heavy portion of the park and reduce graffiti vandalism. The vibrant and playful design is enjoyed by the thousands of people who utilize this section of the Esplanade every day, including commuters on…
Abutters Informed of BAA Construction Progress
The new Boston Arts Academy (BAA) building is one step closer to becoming a reality. At an abutters pre-construction meeting held at the Fenway Community Center on Aug. 23, Joe Berry, project executive at contractor Lee Kennedy Co., told the…
Police Briefs 08-30-2018
D-4 POLICE NEWS Grab bag On Wednesday, Aug. 22, at approximately 8:21 p.m., police responded to a radio call for a robbery at Public Alley #434. Upon arrival, the officer met with the female victim who was she was standing…
Sen John McCain
In an era when cynicism and a lack of faith in our political leaders and institutions is at an all-time high — the roots of which can be traced back to the 1960s and the subsequent Watergate scandal — Sen.…
Get Out and Vote
This Tuesday, the day after Labor Day, is primary election day across the state for both national and state offices. Although primary elections in Massachusetts generally are of little or no consequence because of the overwhelming Democratic voting enrollment and…