“What Do We Have in Common?” – a new park-wide art installation to mark the Friends of the Public Garden’s 50th anniversary – opened on the Boston Common on Wednesday, Sept. 22 – one year later than originally planned. But…
Author: Dan Murphy
Neighborhoods Gains Six Acres of Tree Canopy from 2014-19, Says City
If you think you’re seeing more trees around Back Bay and Beacon Hill than you did just a few years ago, it’s not just your imagination. Between 2014 and 2019, the Back Bay/Beacon Hill tree canopy had a net gain…
Personal Property Appraiser Gets Rare Glimpse Into World of Fine Art and Antiques
As CEO and founder of Manzi Personal Property Appraisers, David Manzi has seen fine artwork and rare antiques that would make any museum curator envious, but these coveted items are part of private collections that only a privileged few, like…
Tales of Support: Photo Narrative Series Focuses on How Dogs Have Helped New Owners Get Through the Pandemic
Dogs have brought an immeasurable amount of comfort and companionship to those who have adopted them during the pandemic, and a new series of photo essays and narratives created by the owner of a Boston-area company specializing in dog photography…
Camacho Demands a Recount After Placing Third in Close District 7 Council Race
After trailing rival candidate, Roy Owens, by a mere 28 votes in the eight-way race for the District 7 City Council in the Sept. 14 Primary Election, third-place vote-getter Angelina Camacho is demanding a recount. Camacho said in a statement…
MIDA Named an OpenTable ‘Neighborhood Gem’
MIDA, an Italian neighborhood restaurant located at 782 Tremont St. in the South End, has been named one of OpenTable’s top 100 “Neighborhood Gems” in the U.S. Responding Tuesday, Sept. 14, to the good news, Chef Douglass Williams, the owner…
Applicant Tells NABB Committee of Plans to Open New Restaurant in Former McGreevy’s Space
An applicant who intends to open a new restaurant in the former McGreevy’s space at 911 Boylston St. outlined their plan during the Sept. 13 meeting of the Neighborhood Association of Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee Meeting, which…
NU Takes Steps to Prevent COVID Spread as Classes Resume
With in-person learning set to resume for the fall semester today, Sept. 9, Northeastern University is taking precautionary steps to prevent the spread of covid on their campus and within their school community. All students, staff and faculty were required…
Fenway-Kenmore Sweeps Community Garden Category in Garden Contest
Fenway-Kenmore entries swept the Community Garden category when acting Mayor Kim Janey announced the winners of the 25th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest last week. The neighborhood’s Craig and Kimberly McNulty won first place in this category, while John Ruiz took…
Stuparich & Nouel Dental Associates Relocates to Copley Square
Stuparich & Nouel Dental Associates relocated earlier this month from its home of more than 20 years on Columbus Square to 607 Boylston St., Suite 301, in Copley Square. Dr. Mauro Stuparich and his wife, Dr. Alexandra Nouel, are at…