David Barry O’Connor knows what it’s like to be a lifelong learner. “I was always taking a class here, a class there,” said the Back Bay resident. “I tried to stay academically engaged as much as I could. But partly…
A Sign of the Past:Historic Hite TV Sign Needs A Good Home
By Seth Daniel There are only a few vestiges of the old South End left on the streets, but one of the old South End landmarks – the old Hite TV lighted sign that shone over Washington Street for 80…
South End Scores U19 Team Wins State Tournament of Champions
By Delila Keravuori In a battle that came down to penalty kicks on June 25, South End Soccer’s most senior team comprised of 16 Boston Public High School students – known as the U19 South End Scores – won the…
Commonwealth Avenue Bridge Replacement to Cause Major Delays throughout Boston
By Beth Treffeisen The Commonwealth Avenue Bridge replacement project to begin on July 26 2017 will have major impacts every single mode of transportation for commuters leaving or entering Boston from the west. “It’s going to be highly impactful,” said…
Boston Landmarks Orchestra Returns to the Hatch Shell
By Beth Treffeisen With summer in full swing, it is time to sit back, relax, and enjoy a free night of classical music, courtesy of the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. Under the leadership of Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Executive Director…
Police Investigating Brutal Shooting on Saturday, Follows the Triple Shooting from Previous Week
Just one week after Boston Police investigated a triple-shooting stemming from a birthday party on Massachusetts Avenue, this week they are investigating a brutal murder that took place Saturday night on Shawmut Avenue near the Lenox Housing Development. At about…
Police Briefs 07-20-2017
Back Bay – Kenmore/ Fenway – South End Police Log July 10 54 W Newton St – Threats To Do Bodily Harm 860 Harrison Ave – Assault Simple – Battery 874 Harrison Ave – Larceny Shoplifting 150 Huntington Ave –…
Transistor Radios and Inappropriate Animals
Mid-July always brings me back to baseball/softball, the Red Sox and having a pint in the tavern after an evening of listening to the Sox on the radio and playing a softball game in the old men’s league – often…
Revitalization of South End’s Harriet Tubman Park – “Step on Board”
By Gary Bailey ,DHL,MSW,ACSW was a lot of activity this summer at the Harriett Tubman Park located at the corners of Columbus Avenue between Pembroke and West Newton Streets. After a several years of planning, and fundraising, a visit to…
Clownin’ Around in Union Park
Boston-based children’s entertainer Davey The Clown performs with his assistant Maya Lekander (4) of the South End during the kick-off event of this summer’s Evening in Union Park on Sunday, July 9, which featured the annual Concert Series and plenty…
Fenway Community Center Cookout
Elise Gammans takes a moment to pause as she composes a letter on a typewriter during the Community Cookout on Sunday, July 9. The cookout drew a large crowd to enjoy the beautiful day, play games, fill up on BBQ,…
Galvin Opposes Legislation on Amended Shadow Laws
By Beth Treffeisen Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin has come out against amending the current Shadow Laws to allow a one-time exemption to the proposed 775-foot Winthrop Square Tower. After careful review of the shadow studies by the developers…