Mayor Walsh announced at a press conference on June 12 that he has declared racism a public health crisis in the City of Boston, as well as that he will allocate 20 percent ($12 million) of the Boston Police Department’s…
Month: June 2020
SELDC Praises Changes to 566 Columbus Avenue Proposal; No Official Vote Yet
A subcommittee of the South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met on June 15 to discuss the design details of the Harriet Tubman House at 566 Columbus Ave. The subcommittee consists of Commissioners John Freeman, Catherine Hunt, and David Shepperd.…
Congresswoman Pressley, Councilors Bok and Mejia on Hand for Virtual Ward 4 Dems Meeting
U.S. Rep. Ayanna Pressley and City Councilors Kenzie Bok and Julia Mejia were all on hand Tuesday, June 16, for a virtual meeting of the Boston Ward 4 Democratic Committee. Rep. Pressley, who now holds the seat that John F.…
At Annual Meeting, Christian Scientists Consider What Meaningful Worship Means in Time of Crisis
By Kevin Ness It was a different kind of worldwide church meeting — a small group of individuals sat in a church in Boston, six feet apart, and took turns speaking to a camera rather than the usual sea of…
Dorothy’s Costume Boutique to Close After 70+ Years
For more than 70 years, Dorothy’s Costume Boutique has been a destination for wigs, shoes, costumes, and accessories, but owner Jon Diamond said he has to to close up shop. Owner Jon Diamond said he has made the difficult decision…
Mass Dads: Poll Finds State Is Best in Nation for Working Dads
Those who are dads in Massachusetts enjoy some of the best life-expectancy and working conditions in the nation, according to a study released this week by WalletHub. It’s a fact that many can relax with and enjoy this Sunday as…
Restaurants Look for Space Anywhere They Can Find It
When Petit Robert Bistro on Columbus Avenue in the South End needed to re-open, space was the number one concern. With an existing patio dining situation from before COVID-19, Petit Robert had the idea already, but needed to create more…
Public Space Invitational to Distribute Artwork Via Lottery at Titus Sparrow
Mayor Martin J. Walsh announced last week the selections of the City’s seventh Public Space Invitational, a civic design competition that seeks ideas that reimagine and enhance Boston’s public spaces – including Titus Sparrow Park in the South End. Since 2018,…
National Leading Grassroots Organization, Indivisible, Endorses Ed Markey for U.S. Senate
Indivisible, a national, progressive grassroots organization with over a million members across the country, today announced its endorsement of Ed Markey for re-election to the United States Senate. “Senator Markey is a model progressive legislator: consistent, accountable to his constituents,…
Walsh Resubmits Fiscally Responsible Budget: Maintains Historic Investments in Housing, Education and Public Health and Accounts for Economic Impact of COVID-19
Mayor Martin J. Walsh on June 15 resubmitted his Administration’s Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) budget, which builds on the Walsh Administration’s record of presenting a balanced, sustainable and proactive budget that invests in the needs of our growing city, while…