Ed Flynn, candidate for Boston City Council District 2, has been endorsed by prominent local unions and organizations, including AFSCME Council 93, IBEW Local 2222, Ironworkers Local 7, and NAGE. These endorsements add to a growing list of elected officials…
Fast-Casual Restaurant to Replace Sugar Heaven on Boylston Street
By Beth Treffeisen A new restaurant, Cava will be replacing what was once home to candy store Sugar Heaven at 669 Boylston St., in the Back Bay. Cava is a Mediterranean culinary brand looking to expand their healthy fast-casual restaurants…
USES to Examine Future of Real Estate Holdings at Community Meeting
By Seth Daniel The United South End Settlements (USES) is preparing to examine its real estate holdings in the South End as part of its year-long reorganization process, and they will bring the discussion to the community in a meeting…
Mayoral Debate Falls Flat With Last Minute Disagreement
By Seth Daniel Tuesday night’s highly-anticipated mayoral debate between the two perceived leading candidates, Mayor Martin Walsh and Councilor Tito Jackson, fell flat on its face late last week when the two camps disagreed about who should be on stage.…
Boston City Council News and Notes
Council supports Home Rule Petition to allow Mayoral appointments The Boston City Council on Wednesday, September 13, voted to pass the Home Rule Petition, which will give Mayor Martin Walsh the power to appoint members to vacant or expired seats…
Police Briefs 09-14-2017
BACK BAY –KENMORE – FENWAY – SOUTH END POLICE LOG Sept. 5 48 San Juan St – Arson Boylston St – Robbery-Theft 550 Columbus Ave. – Vandalism 550 Columbus Ave. – Sick/Injured/Medical – Police 70 Burbank St. – Investigate person…
The Thing We Can’t Say
Social media is a dangerous space. When one talks about “safe spaces” on our college campuses and various villages, they certainly aren’t talking about the digital world – where aggressive agenda-setters live to ruin the lives of others and complicate…
When Will We Be Next?
The superstorm hurricanes of the past two weeks, Harvey and Irma, that have ravaged the southern part of our country, have made us all aware of two things. First, climate change is for real. The record rainfall that inundated Houston…
Remembering the Heroes of 9/11
For every generation of Americans for the past near-century, there have been seminal events for which those who were of a certain age can recall “where they were” when they “heard the news.” Every member of the Greatest Generation could…
Election Season Ramps Up for Preliminary Mayoral Debate
By Seth Daniel Just weeks before the Mayoral Preliminary election, the two major mayoral candidates have jumped full-on into campaign mode this week, with Mayor Martin Walsh holding a large rally in the Back Bay on Monday morning and Councilor…
Security Concerns Met with Action at the Fenway Victory Gardens
By Beth Treffeisen Each summer, the Fenway Victory Gardens come to life with blossoming flowers, colorful vegetables and greenery that attracts many passersby who stop, and take in the fresh air that is otherwise untouched by the urban environment around…
Mayor Walsh, Others, Not Sold on Safe Injection Facility
By Seth Daniel A major showdown over safe injection facilities (SIFs) for opiate users took place on Beacon Hill this week, with an official hearing held on a proposed bill that would potentially allow such facilities in Massachusetts. However, though…