The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay License and Building Use Committee voted not to oppose Bacco Wine and Cheese’s planned expansion at 31 St. James St. at its July 5 meeting, which was held virtually. According to a report…
Author: Dan Murphy
Acting Mayor Kim Janey Delivers First 100-Days-In-Office Speech
Acting Mayor Kim Janey delivered a speech commemorating her first 100 days in office on Friday, July 2, at the Museum of African American History. “It has been just over a 100 days since I took office,” said Mayor Janey,…
‘We Sing: Boston’ to Bring Music to Outdoor Public Spaces
The Friends of the Public Garden is partnering with Boston Children’s Chorus for “We Sing: Boston” – a series of free, outdoor singing events taking place over five weekends from Saturday, July 17, through Sunday, Aug. 15, at outdoor public…
Public Gets First Look at Massive 2.1M SF Fenway Project
The public got its first look at a proposed 2.1 million square-foot project that would transform the blocks around Fenway Park into new office and residential space during the city-sponsored kick-off meeting held virtually on June 24. WS-Fenway-Twins Realty Venture…
BMC Outlines Conceptual Plan to Add 130 Units of Mixed-Use and Supportive Housing on Harrison Ave.
Boston Medical Center officials were on hand to discuss the hospital’s conceptual plans to covert two administrative buildings on Harrison Avenue into 130 units of mixed-use and supportive housing during the Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association meeting held via Zoom…
Homeless Man’s Good-Luck Streak Starts With Chance Find on the Common
Curtis Preston’s recent streak of good luck began May 25 when a Good Samaritan reached out to St. Francis House after finding some of his personal effects, including an ID card for the Boston day shelter, on the Boston Common.…
Mayoral Hopefuls Turn Out for Downtown Neighborhoods Candidates Forum
Candidates vying to become the city’s next mayor were on hand for a virtual Downtown Neighborhoods Mayoral Candidates Forum on Tuesday, June 22, to discuss how, if elected, they would handle some of the most pressing issues now facing Boston.…
Bishop Flunder of California Receives Old South Church’s Open Door Award
Old South Church presented its Open Door Award to Bishop Yvette A. Flunder, founder and pastor of City of Refuge United Church of Christ (UCC) in Oakland, Calif., and Presiding Bishop of The Fellowship of Affirming Ministries, during a virtual…
Rep. Santiago Unveils Education Plan in Bid for Mayor
In his bid for Mayor of Boston, Rep. Jon Santiago unveiled his education plan to create a more equitable Boston Public School system last Thursday, June 17. “I want every Boston student to have that same opportunity, regardless of where…
Friday Night Supper Program to Resume In-Person Meals
Friday Night Supper Program can rightfully be called one of Back Bay’s most-consistent unsung heroes, faithfully serving hot, nutritious meals once a week since 1984 to Boston’s homeless and extremely low-income residents from the Arlington Street Church, and after pivoting…