A number of months ago we predicted in this column that the Trump administration would move to destroy the nascent legal marijuana industry, even though Trump himself had said during his campaign that he would not seek to do so…
Bring it On, Ol’ Man Winter
These past two weeks have brought the worst winter weather imaginable — coastal flooding, record cold, and a blizzard — but we’ve survived it all and made it out to the other side, as moderating temperatures, perhaps even reaching the…
Sweater Soiree
The first-ever Sexy Sweater Soiree by Washington Gateway Main Street brought out a large crowd of people last Wednesday, Dec. 20 – some sweatered up and others donning casual holiday attire. Here, WGMS Director Andrew Malloy, Garrick Durst and Kristin…
Mayor Walsh Sworn in to Serve Second Term:Promises to Re-Open Long Island Bridge
By Beth Treffeisen On New Year’s Day morning, Mayor Martin Walsh took his oath of office and was sworn in to his second term as the 54th mayor of Boston in front of a large crowd filled with residents, supporters,…
Boston Ballet to Present Two Works in February at South End Headquarters
The Boston Ballet announced this week they will have two Black Box style programs in February at their South End headquarters. On Feb. 15 and 16 at 7:30 p.m., audiences will get an exclusive preview of the Parts In Suite…
Landmarks Delays Improvements to Library Park
By Beth Treffeisen The South End Landmark’s District Commission (SELDC) continued an application that would re-design the Library Park adjacent to the South End Library at 685 Tremont St., stating the layout needs to be changed in order to better…
After 22 Years, Madrey says Good-Bye to Her South End Library Family
By Seth Daniel The checkout desk at the South End branch library will get a little less lively come January when long-time librarian Deborah Madrey retires after a long career in the Boston Public Library (BPL) system. Catching up to…
Long Island Bridge Re-Opening Announcement a Shocker, but Well Received
By Seth Daniel When Mayor Martin Walsh delivered his Inaugural Address on Monday, Jan. 1, at the Cutler Majestic Theatre, most Southenders watching on TV or in the seats did a double take when Walsh announced his commitment to re-open…
Council President Campbell Ready to Continue Transparency, Access to Council
By Seth Daniel Growing up in the South End and attending schools in East Boston, it was clear upon hearing the life story of new Council President Andrea Campbell that she had far more in common with the disenfranchised voices…
Where to Park? Confusion Along Beacon Street Strikes
By Beth Treffeisen It’s been years to make Beacon Street in the Back Bay safer, but now as freezing-cold temperatures settle in and roadways become dicier, the initial work of re-designing the roadway has been stalled, leaving a mess of…
If You Think It’s Cold Right Now, You Must Be from Somewhere Else
By Phineas J. Stone One thing a Bostonian tried and true will never do is tell you it’s cold. The past week has been one of the longest cold snaps in 100 years by the numbers, I heard it was…
Finding Our Way Home in 2018
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh To all Bostonians: happy new year, and may 2018 bring you happiness and health in Boston. As we enter into the new year, I’m grateful for the people of Boston — I continue to be…