Isis Maxwensing (left) and Joseph Brennan (right), who were rooting for Croatia, showed their disappointment on their faces during viewing party at the SoWa Beer Garden. Fans for France and Croatia came in large numbers to view the highly anticipated…
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ACNA Looking for Answers Regarding Circle Redesign
The Audubon Circle Redesign project has proven to be a sore spot for members of the Audubon Circle Neighborhood Association (ACNA). At their monthly board meeting on July 17, the project was a major talking point. Board President Dolores Boogdanian…
City Officials say South End Development Surprised Them:Developers,Neighbors Disappointed over Harrison Delay to 2020
City officials told a crowded room of Southenders on July 11 that the amount of development expected when new zoning was put into place in the Harrison-Albany Corridor in 2012 has far exceeded what they expected – making many of…
Comm Ave Bridge Replacement Project to Start July 26
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is reminding members of the public of its upcoming intensive construction operations to replace the westbound side of the Commonwealth Avenue Bridge over 15 and one-half days from Thursday, July 26, through Saturday, Aug.…
DCR Selects Night Shift Brewing to Operate Two Seasonal Beer Gardens along the Charles River
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has selected Everett-based Night Shift Brewing to operate two seasonal beer gardens in 2018 in DCR parks. The sites, which are part of the DCR’s Charles River Reservation and overlook the Charles…
New Apprenticeship Program Will Provide Skills in Facilities Maintenance
The Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development has partnered with WinnResidential, Wentworth Institute of Technology, YouthBuild Boston, and the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards and Division of Apprentice Standards to create an an apprenticeship program for Facilities Maintenance Technicians. The apprenticeship…
United South End Settlements Receives $15,000 Grant from Wells Fargo
United South End Settlements, a 126-year-old nonprofit organization serving families in the South End and surrounding communities, announced it was awarded a $15,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support its early childhood STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education program.…
Festival Betances Ready to Celebrate This Weekend
The Latin flair comes in full view to the South End this weekend, when Festival Betances plays out its annual summer highlights with music, food, a greased pole climbing contest and kids activities in O’Day Park. IBA CEO Vanessa Calderon-Rosado…
Rooftops and Trees Discussed at Back Bay Architectural Meeting
The office building that is 10-11 Arlington St. was approved by the Back Bay Architectural Commission on July 11 to be fully restored. This application was deferred at the June hearing. Right now, the building is vacant, but it has…
Artist in Residence Program Colors the Parks This Summer
Amidst a pile of Crayons, markers, paints and numerous pieces of card-stock paper canvasses, Juleen Jones has made her mark in a creative way on the kids and families that use parks throughout Boston – including Ringgold Park in the…