Ed Allan[ This guide focusses on the Eight Streets-Union Park neighborhoods of Boston’s South End, but applies to the South End in general. It should be useful also for people who want to trace the history of their homes elsewhere…
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Flynn Files Hearing on After-hours Work in South End
Councilor Ed Flynn announced that he will call for a hearing next week regarding the issue of after-hours and weekend construction. Flynn relayed concerns brought to his office from residents throughout District 2 related to construction work being done outside…
A Patriot Promenade
Sowa First Friday
Guest Op-ed: When It Comes to Opioids, the Best Option Is Prevention
By Zafeer Baber, Pain Physician, Lahey Hospital Six years after America’s Surgeon General declared that nicotine was as addictive as heroin and cocaine, executives of the seven largest tobacco manufacturers were called to testify before Congress. When asked whether he…
NAAB Hosts Membership Reception
Anne Swanson, who edited and proofread ‘Back Bay: A Loving Portrait,’ has recently edited another book, this time about the history of Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB). ‘Back Bay: A Miracle of Preservation’ came out just last year.…
MFS Squash Pro-AM Championship Tournament
John Russell (left) chases down a shot while Robin Clarke looks on in a quarterfinal squash match on Friday, Jan. 11, during the MFS Pro-Am Doubles Championships at the University Club. Meanwhile, Len Bernheimer, Tournament chairman, and Amrit Kanwal, CFO…
Fenway Community Center Hosts MFA Employees Exhibit
Zoe Billman listens to MFA security guard Stephen Holness talk about his piece “Hydrant On Park Drive” during the art show by employees of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts hosted at the Fenway Community Center.
Midtown Hotel Lease Nearing End, Property on the Market
The Midtown Hotel, formerly known as the Mid-Town Motor Inn, has been put on the market by the Christian Science Church as the hotel’s long-term lease comes to an end. The hotel is located across from the Christian Science Plaza…
JP Licks to Make a Colorful Path Back to Newbury Street
After five years off Newbury Street, J.P. Licks – the home-grown Boston ice cream empire – is returning to the city’s most luxe retail district with a storefront that will feature a new plane of lighting technology. J.P. Licks –…