As the breakfast dishes began to be put away and the coffee cups were given a second filling during Monday’s 49th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast, suddenly the band struck up from the front of the room. Accompanying the…
Mixed Reactions in Fenway for Mobile Addiction Services Van
A mobile van offering a needle exchange, addiction services, and other harm reduction programs has quietly taken up residence in the Fens over the past several months, shocking and frustrating some neighbors and bringing praises from other neighbors, as the…
Time Out Market Coming to Fenway in the Spring
Imagine being able to choose from 15 different eateries in one place, with fresh food made by famous local chefs, all while enjoying local entertainment. This will be a reality in the Fenway this spring—yes, this spring—with Time Out Market…
Former Rep. Byron Rushing Honored at 49th MLK Breakfast
After many decades on Beacon Hill in the State House, former South End State Rep. Byron Rushing was honored for his service to the community at the 49th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast with the True Compass Award –…
Blackstone School Fighting for Funding With Potential Loss of $500k
When Blackstone School parent Alexandra Olivero thinks about what next year will bring if a $500,000 budget shortfall transpires at the South End elementary school – only one word comes to mind. “Chaos,” she said on Monday, amidst volunteering at…
Fenway Continues to Tackle Homelessness with NIC Meetings
Addressing the homeless population in the Fenway was a main topic of discussion at the Fenway Neighborhood Improvement Committee (NIC) public meeting on Jan. 17. Councilor Josh Zakim, Sen.Brownsberger, City Council candidate Kristen Mobilia, members of the Fenway CDC, Pine…
Warp Speed Ahead: Hotel Alexandra to Move Quickly Through Reviews
The Hotel Alexandra redevelopment plan will proceed on a very accelerated schedule in the coming month, with the goal of having the long-awaited project to the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) board by March. The news came at the…
South End, Fenway Teens Have Stories Featured in Prudential Center’s Short Story Dispensers
Fifteen-year-old Teens in Print journalist Yasmin Mohamed pressed a button on a short story dispenser located just off the Prudential Center’s central atrium last week. As the story emerged from the machine, Mohamed saw her name printed at the top. …
News Briefs
ELLIS COMES OUT IN FAVOR OF COMPASSIONATE ORGANICS The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association voted on Jan. 22 to support and give a letter of non-opposition to the medical marijuana store proposed by Compassionate Organics for 633 Tremont St. –…
Police Briefs 01-24-2019
D-4 POLICE NEWS Unmasked On Monday, Jan. 14, at about 1:12 a.m., police responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at the Symphony Market at 291 Huntington Ave. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim, a store clerk…
Thank You, Jay Ash
When Gov. Charlie Baker was elected to his first term of office four years ago, his first major announcement was the appointment of Jay Ash to the post of Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. The announcement by Gov. Baker,…
MFS Squash Pro-AM Championship Tournament
John Russell (left) chases down a shot while Robin Clarke looks on in a quarterfinal squash match on Friday, Jan. 11, during the MFS Pro-Am Doubles Championships at the University Club. Meanwhile, Len Bernheimer, Tournament chairman, and Amrit Kanwal, CFO…