The race for District 8 City Council has become a little more crowded, with Boston native Kenzie Bok announcing her candidacy on March 29—the fourth candidate so far to run. As the Senior Advisor for Policy and Planning at the…
Police Briefs 04-04-2019
D-4 Police News Victimized valet On Saturday, March 23, at around 6:45 p.m., police responded to the Fairmont Copley Plaza hotel at 138 St. James Ave. for an assault and battery in progress. On arrival, the officer spoke to the…
Bring on the Spring
Yes, we know that the calendar told us that spring officially began with the vernal equinox on March 20. And yes, the crocuses have been in full bloom, bringing a welcome burst of color to the otherwise-dreary New England landscape…
Guest Op-ed Celebrating One Boston Day
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Every year on the third Monday in April, tens of thousands of athletes gather in Hopkinton, and begin the 26.2-mile journey to Boylston Street in Boston. All along the Marathon route, spectators cheer on their…
Paint and Sip Night Fundraiser at Women’s Lunch Place
South End Stringfest at More than Words Bookstore
Zakim Not Seeking Re-election; Three Candidates’ Seeking Seat
City Councilor Josh Zakim has announced he is not seeking re-election after serving three terms on the council, which means that District 8 will see a new face next year. Zakim said he is hoping to spend more time with…
Medical Marijuana Dispensary at 591 Albany St. Receives ZBA Nod
After much community discussion, the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday approved the change of occupancy at 591 Albany St. to allow marijuana company Liberty Compassion to open a medical marijuana dispensary at the location. The Liberty Compassion team…
Differing Opinions over Potential Deed Restrictions on Tubman House
In the ongoing dispute over the Harriet Tubman House between the United South End Settlements (USES) and the Coalition of service providers in the South End, there is now a difference of opinions on whether or not the 566 Columbus…
ABCD Has Put in a Bid to Keep Tubman House as Community Center
Though the bids on the Tubman House have been kept close to the vest by USES during their sale process, one bid that has been acknowledged is that of a “community bid” by ABCD President John Drew. “I thought we…
Friends of Blackstone/Franklin Warn of Potential Tree Die-off in Franklin Square
Neighborhood Association says big ‘no’ to needle kiosk in park The historic White Elm trees in Franklin Square carve out a majestic square of wilderness in the urban landscape of the South End, but the future of those 150-year-old giants…
Fairmont Copley Plaza Named the 2019 Historic Hotel of the Year
Historic Hotels of America is proud to announce that the Fairmont Copley Plaza (1912) in the Back Bay has been selected as the 2019 Historic Hotel of the Year. This prestigious award is given annually to a historic hotel that best celebrates…