Toxic Masculinity at the Oscars
When we first heard the joke by Chris Rock that was directed at Jada Pinkett-Smith at the Oscars, we didn’t get it. It was not until Will Smith stepped up to smack Rock that we grabbed our laptop to...
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City Holds first Boston Rec Fest at Franklin Park April 19 Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the first annual Boston Rec Fest (Recreation Festival) during the...
View ArticleWu Launches the 2022 Summer Youth Jobs Application
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the 2022 Boston SuccessLink Summer Youth Jobs program has been expanded and is now accepting applications. As part of Mayor Wu’s commitment to youth development, the...
View ArticleThe Advent School Celebrates 60 Years
By Marianne Salza As the Advent School prepares for its 60th anniversary gala, “Advent at 60,” on May 6, staff, families, and alumni have been reflecting on six decades of inclusive education, and...
View ArticleSuccessful Webinar on Benefits, Ease of City Composting
The Downtown Team of Mothers Out Front, a vibrant grassroots organization best known for its advocacy to eliminate large gas leaks and transition off of fossil fuels, recently hosted an educational...
View ArticleSandra Gilpatrick, April Guest Speaker at BHWF
By Ariana Hanley The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum is excited to announce Sandra Gilpatrick as the April Forum speaker! Mark your calendar for April 12, as this is a speaker you definitely will not want...
View ArticleBeacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Neighborhood Forum The Beacon Hill Civic Association will be holding a “Neighborhood Forum” event in person at 74 Joy Street, Beacon Hill, on April 7, 2022, beginning at 6:00 PM to discuss the City of...
View ArticleBHCA to Hold Forum to Discuss City’s Plan to Electrify Existing Gas Streetlights
The Beacon Hill Civic Association will be holding a Neighborhood Forum to discuss the City of Boston’s newly announced plan to replace all of the more than 1,000 existing historic gas street-lamps in...
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The Friends’ Green & White Ball Returns Friday, April 29
Special to the Times Celebrate with the Friends of the Public Garden at the annual Green & White Ball on Friday, April 29, at the Four Seasons Boston. The Green & White Ball brings...
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2022 MFS Pro-Am Doubles Championship
The 2022 MFS Pro-Am Doubles Championship was hosted by The University Club on Stuart Street this past weekend. Maria Elena Ubina readies for a shot while Kayley Leonard and Elani Landman look on....
View ArticleGuest Op-Ed: Bad Jokes and Slapping People
By Dr. Glenn Mollette In a civil, polite society we shouldn’t run around slapping comedians, politicians, radio or television personalities, or musical performers. The list goes on and includes...
View ArticleAmericans Also Are on the Front Lines
Although we may feel relief that the horrific images from Ukraine of the genocidal actions of Putin’s army against the civilian population are half a world away, every American literally is on the...
View ArticleWe’re All Back in the USSR, Indefinitely
Ever since the 1950s, we Americans have prided ourselves on the success of our capitalist system, which has provided material wealth for generations. Back in the days of the Cold War (from the end of...
View ArticleNorth Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead to April 16
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and...
View ArticleLiberty Hotel Recognized With Top Award by Pebblebrook Hotels
The Liberty Hotel in Boston was the winners that just were awarded Pebblebrook Hotel Trust’s highest award in their 10th Annual “Pebby Awards” that took place in California. The Pebby Award winners...
View ArticleOld North Church and Historic Site Re-Opens the Clough House
After closing during the COVID-19 pandemic, Old North Church and Historic Site is re-opening its doors to the 1715 Clough House, one of Boston’s oldest surviving brick residences. The former home to...
View ArticleLyric Stage Signs Lease to Makes 140 Clarendon Its Permanent Home
The Lyric Stage has secured a new long-term lease with Beacon Communities at 140 Clarendon Street, ensuring that the organization will remain a vital and essential part of the cultural fabric of the...
View ArticleThree Grove Street Buildings Temporarily Evacuated Due to Report of ‘Strange...
Residents of three buildings located at 8, 10, and 12 Grove St., respectively, were temporarily evacuated from their homes on the morning of Tuesday, April 5, after the report of a “strange odor”...
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Annual Eat LUNCH Give Fundraiser Set for April 14
Special to the Times On Thursday, April 14, Women’s Lunch Place will celebrate its 11th annual eat LUNCH give fundraiser. Join us as we elevate the voices of resilient women in our community and...
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BHCA 49th Annual Beacon Hill Gala
Beacon Hill Civic Association held its 49th Annual Beacon Hill Gala. Friends gathered at Four Seasons,Boston, to celebrate the volunteer organization that strives to preserve the charm of Beacon Hill.
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