Boston City Councilors Michelle Wu, Lydia Edwards, and Julia Mejia File Ordinance to Establish An Unarmed Community Safety Crisis Response System Many neighborhood residents in the South End and Back Bay have long told police and public officials from City…
#Arthursgarden: Out of the Drab Dullness of Plywood Has Come a Garden of Color
Plywood can be improved. Just ask Arthur Halvorsen, and artist who has been blasting in and out of the Back Bay and South End painting flower murals on every piece of plywood that replaced the glass storefront windows on June…
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Women’s Lunch Place Receives Cummings Foundation Grant
Women’s Lunch Place (WLP), a day shelter providing essential items, meals, and services to women experiencing homelessness and poverty, has received a grant through the Cummings Foundation’s $20 Million Grant Program to help continue its work in the community. WLP…
Missing the Mark: Emancipation Statue in Back Bay Likely to Be Re-Commissioned
A statue of Abraham Lincoln and a newly-freed slave – titled ‘Emancipation’ – has hit the ire of many in the neighborhood and throughout Boston over the last week as being outdated and insulting. Though the statue has been repeatedly…
Baker Urges Those Who Have Attended Gatherings to Get Tested
Gov. Charlie Baker announced on June 15 that there would be 50 pop-up COVID-19 testing sites throughout the Commonwealth, and urged anyone who has recently participated in a large gathering, such as a protest, to get tested for the virus.…
Walsh Declares Racism a Public Health Emergency
Mayor Walsh announced at a press conference on June 12 that he has declared racism a public health crisis in the City of Boston, as well as that he will allocate 20 percent ($12 million) of the Boston Police Department’s…
SELDC Praises Changes to 566 Columbus Avenue Proposal; No Official Vote Yet
A subcommittee of the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met on June 15 to discuss the design details of the Harriet Tubman House at 566 Columbus Ave. The subcommittee consists of Commissioners John Freeman, Catherine Hunt, and David Shepperd.…
Congresswoman Pressley, Councilors Bok and Mejia on Hand for Virtual Ward 4 Dems Meeting
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley and City Councilors Kenzie Bok and Julia Mejia were all on hand Tuesday, June 16, for a virtual meeting of the Boston Ward 4 Democratic Committee. Rep. Pressley, who now holds the seat that John F.…
At Annual Meeting, Christian Scientists Consider What Meaningful Worship Means in Time of Crisis
By Kevin Ness It was a different kind of worldwide church meeting — a small group of individuals sat in a church in Boston, six feet apart, and took turns speaking to a camera rather than the usual sea of…
Dorothy’s Costume Boutique to Close After 70+ Years
For more than 70 years, Dorothy’s Costume Boutique has been a destination for wigs, shoes, costumes, and accessories, but owner Jon Diamond said he has to to close up shop. Owner Jon Diamond said he has made the difficult decision…
Mass Dads: Poll Finds State Is Best in Nation for Working Dads
Those who are dads in Massachusetts enjoy some of the best life-expectancy and working conditions in the nation, according to a study released this week by WalletHub. It’s a fact that many can relax with and enjoy this Sunday as…