After delivering what was likely his final State of the City address on Tuesday night, Mayor Martin J. Walsh is stepping down after seven years as the city’s political leader, and his performance on the job is already receiving a…
Author: Dan Murphy
Old YWCA Building in Back Bay Proposed to Become Affordable Housing
The historic, 13-story Back Bay building owned by YW Boston (formerly YWCA Boston) at the corner of Clarendon and Stuart streets is now proposed for redevelopment into 210 affordable housing units, which, many believe, could go a long way towards…
City Councilor Kenzie Bok Reflects on First Year in Office
When she was sworn in as the District 8 City Councilor on Jan. 6 of last year, Kenzie Bok never could have anticipated the unprecedented trials ahead during her first year in public office. “I came in thinking that I…
District 4 Sees 9-Perecnt Drop in Part One Crime as ’20 Draws to a Close
As 2020 was drawing to a close, District 4 had seen a 9-percent drop in violent and property crime, according to Boston Police. Between Jan. and Dec. 27 of last year, 3,013 incidents of Part One crime were reported in…
Two Boston Chefs Aim to Bring New Italian Eatery to Back Bay
Two well-established Boston chefs are joining together to launch a yet-to-be-named Italian restaurant in Back Bay with mid-range fare and a focus on seafood. Ken Oringer, the chef at the Boston restaurants Uni, Coppa and Toro, as well as Little…
Emancipation Group Statue in Park Square Comes Down
A platform, which until earlier this week was used to showcase the Emancipation Group statue in Park Square, now sits empty, following Tuesday’s removal of the controversial sculpture that depicts a freed black slave crouching at the feet of Presidents…
T Votes to Make Short-Term Service Reductions in 2021
Faced with diminished ridership, the MBTA will make a number of short-term changes to service next year following a majority vote on Monday, Dec. 14, by its Fiscal and Management Control Board. Changes to subway service, which take effect in…
City Offering Free Webinars in Multiple Languages on Community Choice Electricity Program
The city’s Environment Department is now offering free webinars to the public in multiple language on the upcoming Community Choice Electricity program, which, officials said, will provide Boston residents with a “stable, affordable, and cleaner electricity option.” Webinars began Dec.…
49 New Trees Planted Along Esplanade
Forty-nine new trees were recently parted along the Esplanade, courtesy of the Esplanade Association. As part of its L.E.A.F. (Lasting Esplanade Arbor Fund), the nonprofit’s three-person Horticulture Team planted myriad tree species or cultivars, 12 of which are new to…
Developer Proposes Replacing Midtown Hotel With 115-Foot Apartment Building
A local developer intends to raze Midtown Hotel, which dates back to the ‘60s and currently provides lodging for around 300 Northeastern University students, and replace it with a 115-foot apartment building overlooking the Christian Science Plaza. Ted Tye, one…