Category: News
Ellis South End Neighborhood Association Holds Patio Party
After a Tough Year, Shakespeare Returns to the Boston Common
As recently as the springtime, the Commonwealth Shakespeare Company (CSC) didn’t know whether they would be able to perform for audiences on the Boston Common – which would have constituted a second year of shutdowns for the 26-year-old endeavor that…
Red Sox Hold First In-Person Neighborhood Meeting
The Red Sox held its first in-person neighborhood meeting since the beginning of the pandemic on July 20, where neighbors gathered to enjoy some food and company before hearing some updates from the Red Sox. Dave Friedman, Senior Vice President,…
CRWA, EPA Announce Water Quality Grades for the Charles and Muddy Rivers
For years Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has been releasing beach reports cards that rate the quality of the water at state-run beaches from Nahant to Nantasket. Now the Charles River Water Watershed Associations (CRWA) and US Environmental Protection Agency…
BPHC Issues Recommendations to Residents Regarding Cluster of Cases in Provincetown
In response to the cluster of COVID-19 cases traced back to Provincetown, on Tuesday the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) issued new guidance to all residents of Boston who have traveled to Provincetown during July and until further notice. As…
Fenway Studios Expands With Affordable Studio, Gallery Space
Breaking into a brand new mission, and doing their part to address the shortage of artist studio space in the city, Fenway Studios announced this week that it has recently added five new artist workspaces and a new gallery space…
Newbury Street Salon Steps Up to Offer Wigs to Women Undergoing Cancer Treatments
A nonprofit established through a longstanding Newbury Street salon has been quietly offering an invaluable service by providing qualifying women who are losing their hair due to the side effects of cancer-related treatments with top-quality, customized, and ready-made wigs and…
Boston Ward 5 Dems Make Endorsements
Boston Ward 5 Democratic Committee made the following endorsements at its July 20 meeting: Michele Wu for Mayor; Jon Spillane and Ruthzee Louijenne for City Councilor at Large; Ed Flynn for City Councilor for District 2; and Kenzie Bok for…
District 7 City Council Hopefuls Engage in Race’s First Online Forum
Just two months shy of the city’s Sept. 14 Primary Election, seven candidates vying for the District 7 Council seat that acting Mayor Kim Janey will vacate in January were on hand for the first candidates forum for the district…