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. –…