By Karen Cord Taylor The City of Boston started planting 1,200 trees along city streets in mid-April and will continue to do so until June. Every neighborhood gets them. Their hired contractor might grind out the stump of a dead…
Letters to the Editor
Rosie’s Place thankful for volunteers Dear Editor, As Director of Volunteer Services at Rosie’s Place, I welcome the occasion of National Volunteer Month to acknowledge the more than 2,400 individuals who give their time and talents to us each year.…
D-4 Officers Help to Keep Marathon Safe and Secure
By Seth Daniel Officer Steve Horgan of the South End (D-4) police district is well known around the world for his patented “hands-up” celebration for Red Sox slugger David Ortiz’s home run during the World Series title run three years…
Committee Concerned Over Height of Albany/Harrison Corridor Bldgs
By Seth Daniel A newly established, and official, group of residents charged with negotiating with Legatt McCall regarding their major project on the Albany/Harrison corridor have raised early concerns over the height of the buildings – which are slated to…
Marathon Monday was Good for Local Businesses
By Dean Gillespie When the 120th Boston Marathon began on Monday, Bostonians and people from around the world were ready to go before the runners started the race in Hopkinton. Fans were taking advantage of a beautiful day bright and…
Too Soon for A Marathon Movie
By Phineas J. Stone There he was on Monday morning at the Boston Marathon Finish Line, wearing a real Boston Police uniform and seemingly patrolling the area like so many of the real police officers who were on high alert…
Local Fashions Professionals Offer Knowledge, Advice and Insight to Boston’s Up-and-Comers
On Saturday, April 23, Boston-based companies Next Fashion Stitch, The Stylist Closet and Fashion Group International Boston will host an all-day workshop called Constructing a Fashion Company, where local budding fashion designers, manufacturers and brands, as well as fashion enthusiasts and…
Mayor Walsh Hosts Return of the Swans on May 3
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Boston Parks Commissioner Chris Cook welcome Boston’s most popular waterfowl back during the 28th Annual Return of the Swans event on Tuesday, May 3. The celebration in the Public Garden begins with entertainment at 11…
120th Marathon Race All About Surprise Surges and Ethiopia
By James O’Brien and Barbara Huebner Courtesy of Boston Athletic Association Two Ethiopian Elite runners made stunning surges to come from behind and claim the crown for both the men’s and women’s division – becoming the first Ethiopian duo to…
Beer Summit in Back Bay a Make or Break for Local Brewers
By Seth Daniel Local beer has become more than a thing to drink. In fact, breweries and craft brewers have become such a cornerstone to being a “happening” city or neighborhood that politicians and City planners regularly court brewers to…
Police Briefs 04-21-2016
BACK BAY – KENMORE/FENWAY – SOUTH END POLICE LOG April 11 Dwight Street/Shawmut Avenue – Vandalism Brookline Avenue/Lansdowne Street – Assault Simple – Battery; License Premise Violation 68 West Newton St. – Assault Simple – Battery; Threats to Do Bodily…
Boston is Going Fiber
By Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh This week I announced something that will change Boston’s future: working closely with the City over the next six years, Verizon will rewire the entire city with an advanced fiber-optic network. Replacing our outdated…