Representative Aaron Michlewitz (3rd Suffolk District), House Ways and Means Chair, endorsed City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu for Mayor on September 8, calling her a leader with the experience and vision to get things done in City Hall. He announced…
‘Voice of the Celtics’ Eddie Palladino Lends Voice to New NBA Video Game
Diehard Boston Celtics fans are sure to recognize the new voice that will serve as the announcer for Visual Concepts upcoming NBA 2K22 video game that will be released around Christmas. The “Voice of the Celtics” Eddie Palladino, who has…
SELDC Forms Subcommittee for Roof Deck Re-Do on Appleton St.
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) on September 7 discussed a proposal at 106 Appleton St. to remove and rebuild the existing roof deck with a slightly different footprint, as well as repair the roof membrane. After a somewhat…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy presents ‘Cocktails in the Park’
The Emerald Necklace Conservancy is transforming its must-attend Party in the Park luncheon this year into Cocktails in the Park, a unique cocktail event, to take place at Pinebank Promontory at Jamaica Pond on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Cocktails in…
Janey, City Officials Welcome College Students Back to Boston
Acting Mayor Kim Janey and other city officials welcomed college students back to Boston last week with an event in Allston on September 1. Inspectional Services Department (ISD) Deputy Commissioner Marc Joseph said that ISD had been ensuring that all…
Renowned Artist Janet Zweig Returns to Boston to Create Interactive Public Sculpture
In celebration of the Friends of the Public Garden’s 50th anniversary, famed public artist Janet Zweig will unveil a large, participatory public sculpture – a hand-crafted, double-sided, wooden cabinet with removable illuminated markers that invite discussion about ownership for an…
Get Out to Vote on Primary Day This Tuesday
The highly-anticipated primary election for the City of Boston is set for this Tuesday, September 14. For the first time in the city’s history, the two successful candidates in the primary who will vie to succeed Marty Walsh (who took…
Restore Happy Hours? Are They Crazy?
There seems to be a move afoot to place a ballot question for the November, 2022, state election that would allow for the return of so-called Happy Hours (a/k/a, drink as much as you can, as fast as you can)…
Handel and Haydn Society Performs at Hatch Shell
Ward 4 Ice Cream Social at Titus Sparrow Park
MBTA Holds Virutal Open House for Better Bus Project
The MBTA held a virtual open house regarding the Better Bus Project on August 26, where bus riders had a chance to hear nine mini-presentations on different aspects of bus improvements, before splitting up into breakout rooms to chat with…
New ‘Cornerstone Project’ at New England Historic Genealogical Society Will Engage the Public
In the Back Bay, learning about linage, history, and genealogy is going to become even more interactive and user friendly. The New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) has plans to expand its programming offerings after purchasing the building at 97…