Crosswalk catastrophe On Monday, March 19, at about 10:19 a.m., police responded to a radio call for a pedestrian struck by an automobile at West Dedham and Washington streets. Upon arrival, the officer observed the victim as she was escorted…
Marching Together
It was a scene similar to one Boston’s seen before. This past weekend, on a cold Saturday morning, tens of thousands of people gathered to kick off another march demanding national change. Except this time, we gathered at Madison Park…
The Kids are Alright
The tremendous outpouring by young people all across the country this past weekend in support of meaningful gun control was absolutely spectacular. It is fair to say that no issue has galvanized America’s youth to such an extent since the…
Happy Passover And Happy Easter
One of the most significant religious holidays of the year for Jews and Christians alike occurs this week with the observances of Passover and Easter. Jews celebrate Passover as a commemoration of their liberation by God from slavery in ancient…
Celebrating St Patrick’s Day at the Parade
NEW TWO: New District 2 Councilor Ed Flynn and new District 1 Councilor Lydia Edwards (Charlestown, Eastie and North End) got together for a photo before the two new councilors marched in their first South Boston St. Patrick’s Day Parade…
50Legs Fundraiser at Seiyo
Southenders Monica Smith and David Parker enjoyed a fun night for a good cause at Seiyo on Washington Street in the South End. Endurance Yoga sponsored the event to raise money for 50Legs, a charitable organization that helps people get…
Walsh Withdraws His Ordinance Regulating Short-Term Rentals
Mayor Martin Walsh withdrew his ordinance regulating short-term rentals in the City of Boston arguing that more time is needed to ensure that the City enacts the best and most effective policies. The announcement came at the Boston City Council’s…
Medical Marijuana Company Applies to ZBA for Tremont Street
The Back Bay-based Compassionate Organics medical marijuana company has applied to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) for relief to open a medical marijuana facility at 633 Tremont St. in the South End. Owner Geoffrey Reilinger said the facility would…
AirbnbWATCH Raises Questions on Price-Gouging Surrounding Marathon Monday
AirbnbWATCH, an affordable housing advocate and watchdog group known to be backed by the hotel industry, released a report last week that shows significant price gouging by Boston Airbnb hosts for rentals during Boston Marathon weekend. But, after a closer…
Sec Pollack says Development on Existing T Stations is in the Future
State Transportation Secretary Stephanie Pollack told the Back Bay Association on Tuesday morning that the state Department of Transportation (MassDOT) sees air rights projects and development on top of existing T stations as the future of transit oriented development. Using…
News Briefs
YAWKEY WAY UPDATE The Public Improvements Commission (PIC) could vote on changing the name of Yawkey Way to Jersey Street as soon as March 29, but one member said he wants to hear from the Red Sox principal owner John…
1000 Boylston St Gets Approval from Key City Agency, Despite No On-Site Affordable Housing
A new, mixed-use retail and residential tower slated to fill in the hole looking down to the Massachusetts Turnpike along Boylston Street in the Back Bay got key approval from the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) board, despite not…