The Friends of the Public Garden (FOPG) celebrated its Golden Anniversary with a virtual fundraising program called “50 Years of Friends: Moments, Memories & Milestones” on Friday, April 30. Hosted by WCVB-TV’s Rhondella Richardson (who has also emceed the Friends’…
Author: Dan Murphy
Developer Intends to Add Five Stories Over Three Boylston Street Buildings
An ambitious redevelopment aims to add five more stories to the three adjacent Boylston Street buildings that are home to both Abe & Louie’s and Atlantic Fish while not disrupting the operation of either restaurant during construction. The Tavistock Group,…
From the Mayoral Candidates: Forum Virtual Candidates Forums Bring New Challenges
For the Boston Ward 4 and 5 Democratic Committees to successfully partner on their online Mayoral Candidates Forum on Tuesday, April 20, its organizers were met with a different set of logistics and challenges than they would have faced in…
Jon Spillane Announces Candidacy for City Councilor At-Large
A lifelong Bostonian with firsthand experience at City Hall and a proven commitment to affordable housing, Jon Spillane has announced his candidacy for City Councilor at-Large. Spillane, a 29-year-old Irving Street resident on Beacon Hill, has taken a leave a…
YouthINK Offers Aspiring Teen Writers the Chance of a Lifetime
Through her newly launched, Boston-based nonprofit initiative, YouthINK, Christy Cashman is offering a trip to Ireland for some lucky teenaged writer to hone their craft in a most inspiring setting, Cashman’s own Kilkea Castle, located just outside County Kildare. “There’s…
BTD Commissioner Discusses Traffic Concerns with St. Botolph Neighborhood Association
Boston Transportation Department Commissioner Greg Rooney was on hand for the virtual spring meeting of the St. Botolph Neighborhood Association (SBNA) on Thursday, April 8, to discuss ongoing traffic and parking concerns in the neighborhood. In December, Rooney said the…
EBNA Presumably Stood up Again by City Transportation Official
A representative for the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) presumably stood up the East Berkley Neighborhood Association (EBNA) for the third month in a row. The BTD representative was scheduled to appear at the Tuesday, April 6 meeting to discuss the…
Part One Crime down 28 Percent So Far this Year in District 4
With the first quarter of ’21 on the books, District 4 had seen a 28-percent decrease in Part One crime from last year. According to Boston Police, 550 incidents of Part One crime were reported in the district, which includes…
New Book Celebrates the Ducks of the Public Garden and their Ever-Changing Attire
Over the years, the iconic “Make Way for Ducklings” sculpture in the Public Garden, with its ever-changing array of topical attire, has come to represent an evolving Boston through the lens of current events, and a new photo book, out…
Star Market Proposes 50,000 Square-Foot Fenway Location
Star Market plans to open a new 50,000 square-foot location in the former Sears complex in the Fenway, according to last week’s press release from the company. The New England supermarket chain announced it would partner with Samuels & Associates,…