Guest Op-Ed: An Olympian’s Guide to the Boardroom
By Michael G. Wilson I’ve hit rock bottom more times than I can count. As a gymnast, I overcame injuries that would have ended many other athletes’ careers — only to watch my Olympic dreams slip out...
View ArticleLetter to the Editor
Supports Bok Dear Editor, I am reaching out to you today regarding the District 8 City Council election, which is fast approaching. As you know, I was a candidate during this election season and had...
View ArticleBe Sure to Vote Tuesday
This Tuesday, Nov. 5, is election day in cities and some towns across the state for local offices, including mayoral and council contests. Not too long ago, local elections in Massachusetts routinely...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 10-31-2019
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny – Shoplifting 10/9/19- A Charles Street market reported two unknown male suspects stole two bottles of alcohol that were valued at a total amount of $90 at approximately 1...
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Kids’ Halloween Party at Hill House Hill House, Inc., located at 127 Mount Vernon St., is sponsoring its free annual Kids’ Halloween Party on Thursday, Oct. 31, from 3-5 p.m. Come for trick-or-treat...
View ArticleCity Council Candidate Jennifer Nassour Will Appear First on the Ballot for...
Jennifer Nassour is excited to share with voters that she will appear first on the ballot for District 8 City Councilor on Tuesday, November 5. With just days until the general election for Boston...
View ArticleStorybook Ball Raises Over $2 Million for MGHfC
MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) traveled “to infinity and beyond” and raised over $2 million on October 19, celebrating its 20th year of supporting pediatric health via its premier event,...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Living in a Historic District – a Guide for Beacon Hill Homeowners What is the difference between the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission and the Beacon Hill Civic Association? The Beacon Hill...
View ArticleHalloween Boo Party Returns To Myrtle Street Playground
This popular neighborhood costume party brought local youngsters together for an afternoon of “ghostly games and creepy crafts” and a “batty bake sale” to benefit Friend programming, as well as...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed: We Need Health Care Reforms That Help Patients, Families
By Patrick J. Kennedy This summer, we saw remarkable, bipartisan progress on addressing rising health care costs — an issue voters have consistently ranked as most important. The challenge for...
View ArticleBe Sure to Thank Our Veterans
It was 101 years ago on Nov. 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Americans observed the first anniversary of the end of the...
View ArticleNeighborhood Roundup
Nichols House Museum to begin Winter Season hours Beginning Nov. 7, the Nichols House Museum, located at 55 Mt. Vernon St., will begin its Winter Season hours: open Thursday through Saturday with...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Holiday Decorating – An annual tradition on Beacon Hill The Garland and Greens cocktail party, to be held at the Hampshire House on November 13th, annually raises funds for the 2,680 yards of garlands...
View ArticleTzurit Or, Founder of Tatte Bakery & Café, to Speak to the Beacon Hill...
By Linda Calandra The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) will host their monthly forum starting at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 12, at the Hampshire House. With this time of year popular for baking holiday...
View ArticleHill House Kids’ Halloween Party
Odette and Prudence Paradis heading to the Hill House’s Halloween Party on Thursday, Oct. 31. Dozens of neighborhood children made their way to the Hill House prior to going out Trick-or-Treating...
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed: Encouraging Lifelong Learning by Eliminating Late Fees for Youth...
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh In the City of Boston, we believe every child deserves an equal opportunity to succeed. We’re investing more than ever in our public schools, building out universal...
View ArticleThe Climate Scientists Have Been Wrong All Along
For the better part of three decades, the vast majority of scientists — including those hired by the petroleum industry — have warned the world that climate change is occurring principally because of...
View ArticlePolice Briefs 11-14-2019
Beacon Hill Beat Larceny – Shoplifting 11/03/19 – At around 12:23 p.m., a Charles Street pharmacy reported a male suspect was caught after the fact on video footage stealing items from store shelves....
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King’s Chapel’s Tuesday Recitals King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. Admission is by suggested donation of $5 per person; the donations are given to the performing musicians....
View Article‘Messiah’ Sing Along Featuring Special Guest Conductor Dr. Jamie Kirsch
In 1818 the “Messiah” had its first full performance in Boston. Also, in that year, the Boston Society of the New Jerusalem/Church on the Hill was founded. You are invited to join us as we celebrate...
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