By Seth Daniel Deep in the industrial area of Everett – nestled between scrap metal yards and diesel mechanics – is a creative workroom that has few matches in the city. In a month’s time, the workshop can create the…
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Galvin says New Shadow Law Removes a Layer of Protection for Historic Parks
By Beth Treffeisen Gov. Charlie Baker signed a home-rule petition into law that would allow Millennium Partners to move forward with building a 775-foot tower on the site of the city-owned Winthrop Square Garage, bypassing two existing state laws that…
Hollywood Comes to the South End with Amy Schumer’s Newest Film
By Beth Treffeisen The stars and glitz of Hollywood made its way to the historic South End this past week when Amy Schumer along with her production crew spent the day filming for her newest film, “I Feel Pretty” set…
Back Bay Resident Earns First Prize in Mayor’s Garden Contest
By Dan Murphy Ric Cirace, a 25-year resident of the Back Bay, was recently awarded first place in Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s 2017 Garden Contest in the category of porch, balcony and container garden. Cirace was also a recipient in…
National Night Out
HEAD-LINER: “Heder” of the Floor Lords dance troupe performed up, down and every which way during the South End 21st annual National Night Out celebration in Castle Square on Tuesday night, Aug. 1. The celebration brought out Mayor Martin Walsh,…
Walk for Renewables
Cam Wilson was marching for both 350.org and for the Boston Clean Energy Coalition holds up a sign saying “No KXL Pipeline” at the Walk for Renewables.
Gov Baker Signs Bill for New Shadow Law
By Dan Murphy Gov. Charlie Baker signed a home-rule petition into law Friday that would allow Millennium Partners to build a 775-foot luxury, condo tower on the site of the shuttered, city-owned Winthrop Square Garage, thereby bypassing two existing state…
South End Hosts District 2 Candidate Forum
By Beth Treffeisen Outside the Calderwood Pavilion in the South End, proud residents rooting for their favorite District 2 candidate held up colorful signs and posters. Inside, a large crowd formed to listen to the six candidates on topics ranging…
Historic Charlie’s Sandwich Shoppe Under New Ownership
By Seth Daniel The name still bears the antique spelling of “shoppe,” and the celebrity pictures of folks like “Jason” from Friday the 13th and numerous jazz legends still adorn the walls, but a new ownership has taken over the…
Castle Square to Expand Mission Beyond the South End
By Seth Daniel The Castle Square Tenants Organization (CSTO) announced on Tuesday night during the National Night Out celebration that they have changed their logo and would begin purchasing properties in other parts of the city to develop affordable housing.…