Photos and Story by Beth Treffeisen The Armenian Business Network (ABN) held their Annual Thanksgiving Party on Monday, Nov. 20, at Annoush’ella Saj Kitchen in the South End. All of the proceeds benefit The Halo Trust’s “Safe Steps for the…
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WSANA Applauds Measure in Gov Baker’s Opiate CARE Act
By Seth Daniel The Worcester Square Area Neighborhood Association (WSANA) has taken the rare step of sounding off on state matters, voting unanimously to write a letter of support for a key provision in Gov. Charlie Baker’s Opiate CARE Act…
Remembering the Cocoanut Grove Fire 75 Years Later
By Dan Murphy On the eve of the 75th anniversary of the Cocoanut Grove fire, the tragedy was commemorated Tuesday with a special program at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library. Stephanie Schorow, a former Boston Herald reporter…
Beacon Gallery Opens along Harrison Ave Creating a Warm Little Oasis Filled with Art
By Beth Treffeisen In what used to be a run-down office space tucked away in an underground location along Harrison Avenue, in the South End, a warm oasis filled with art has taken its place, transforming the barren corner into…
Back Bay/ South End Gateway Project Gains Approval from the BPDA
By Beth Treffeisen The Back Bay/South End Gateway project a mixed-use, transient-oriented redevelopment that will transform the underutilized area that connects the Back Bay, South End, and Bay Village neighborhoods, got a key approval from the Boston Planning and Development…
Residents Work to Help Solve Opioid- Related Problems in the South End
By Beth Treffeisen Frustrated residents in the South End streamed into the McKinley South End Academy last Wednesday, Nov. 15, to share their continued concerns and outrage over the ongoing opioid addiction-related problems in the neighborhood. Many residents feel overwhelmed…
SoWa Winter Fest Looks to Build on Successes in its Third Year
By Seth Daniel With the chill in the air, the colored lights blinking – and even the simulated snow – the SoWa Winter Festival was a hand’s down success last year, and organizers are ready to build on that and…
Flynn Says He Will Represent All of the District Equally
By Seth Daniel Since last March, District 2 Councilor-elect Ed Flynn has been hustling from campaign stop to campaign stop, from event to event, and from one forum to the next. Fair to say he’s been in campaign mode the…
Holiday Celebrations
SOUTH END Christmas is in the air at Worcester Square. The WSANA has scheduled its Tree Lighting for Dec. 3, 4-6 p.m. in Worcester Square with a special visit from Santa Claus on a Fire Truck. Fundraising tickets are now…
South End Retailers Look to Launch Website to Highlight All Things Local
By Seth Daniel Earlier this year local retailers in the South End had become increasingly worried about the atmosphere in the business districts over the lack of business. Retailers shared their concerns with one another that led to a move…