For a strong contingent of Southenders and former Southenders, no amount of new, donated space will replace the historic nature – and central community gathering area – that has been the Harriet Tubman House on the very visible corner of…
Local Artists Featured at Copley Society Show
The Copley Society of Art is proud to present Summer Members Show: Re\Vision, a showcase in the Upper Gallery that features a variety of works by our artist members. This exhibition opens with a reception on Thursday, July 11, from…
South End, Bay Village to Move Ahead on Collapsible Trash Bin Pilot
The South End neighbors are aligning with some Bay Village neighbors to begin a pilot this summer on the collapsible trash barrel idea that many believe will help solve difficult trash issues in the downtown neighborhoods. South End Forum Moderator…
Hurley K-8 Principal to Join New Superintendent’s Leadership Team
A popular South End elementary school principal will be leaving the Hurley K-8 school and joining the new leadership team of Supt. Brenda Cassellius. Marjorie Soto has served as the principal of the dynamic Hurley School for 14 years, ushering…
Women’s Suffrage Centennial Event Celebrates the Past, But There’s ‘Still a Long Way to Go’
On June 25, 1919, The 19th Amendment was ratified by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, giving women the right to vote for the first time in the country’s history. One hundred years later to the date, the Women’s Suffrage Celebration Coalition…
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular Returns to the Esplanade July 4
One of the most anticipated annual traditions in the City of Boston returns Thursday, July 4, when the Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular comes to the DCR Hatch Shell on the Charles River Esplanade. This spring, the Boston Pops, affectionately known…
Free ParkARTS Children’s Workshops in July and August
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS participatory program sponsored by Holly Bruce is pleased to announce the return of its series of arts workshops giving children the opportunity to express their creativity while working on fun projects with…
News Briefs
New Meter Rates in Effect The Boston Transportation Department is reminding residents that updates to the City’s parking meter fees went into effect on Monday, July 1, continuing Boston’s efforts to reduce congestion, increase the availability of parking and reinvest…
D-4 Police Briefs 07-03-2019
Veronica and Friends On Monday, June 24, at about 10 a.m., a female entered the police station and reported that she had been the victim of an assault and battery in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Newbury Street. The…
Enjoy an Awesome — and Safe — Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July rekindles fond memories from our childhood of the…
Guest Op-Ed : Re-Entry Services for Ex-Inmates are Crucial to Combating the Opioid Crisis
By State Rep. Jon Santiago The intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard is ground-zero for the opioid epidemic in Boston. It’s an area I know well, given my work as an emergency room physician at nearby Boston Medical…
Guest Op-Ed : Delivering on the Promise of Public Education
By Jonathan Cohn, Ward 4 Democratic Committee Later this month, the Boston City Council will be voting on the budget for the Boston Public Schools. And it will be another year of cuts. Although the Mayor’s Office touts the 2020…