City Council Holds Hearing on Early Voting
The City Council Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Councilor Michael Flaherty, held a hearing on January 28 concerning a petition for a special law regarding an act authorizing the City...
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A Slipin’ and A Slidin’
Matthew, Kevin, Timothy, and Brendan, taking a break from visiting their father’s office in the Old John Hancock Building on Jan. 26, slip and slide on the frozen Boston Public Garden pond.
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Beacon Hill Beat Larceny from a Motor Vehicle 01/23/19 – A victim reported he parked his 2014 Toyota RAV 4 on Anderson Street on Jan. 22 at around 8 p.m., but when he returned at about 11 a.m. the...
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Boston Atheneæum commemorates Black History Month with documentary screening In commemoration of Black History Month, a new documentary about a Black New Jersey veteran sentenced to death in a Georgia...
View ArticleLocal Historian Duane Lucia Appointed Executive Director of the West End Museum
Local historian, community activist, and arts enthusiast Duane Lucia has been appointed as executive director of The West End Museum. Lucia served in this role from 2012 into 2015, and briefly as...
View ArticleIlluminating the Historic Longfellow Bridge
The Longfellow Bridge was completed in 1906, and is today considered the most important historic bridge in the City of Boston, due to its prominent location over the Charles River, as well as its...
View ArticleDr. King and Affordable Housing: A Quest for Economic Justice in Boston
I live in Boston and I have noticed that there has been a lot of construction lately, with lots of nice, tall apartment buildings going up everywhere, like the Seaport area, the downtown area and near...
View ArticleChildren’s Winter Fest Returns to Boston Common Feb. 20
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will be bringing the annual Children’s Winter Festival to Boston Common in partnership with the Highland Street Foundation during...
View ArticleThe Whitney Boutique Hotel to Open This Spring
The Whitney, a new 66-room luxury boutique hotel, is set to open this spring on Beacon Hill. The property is revitalizing and expanding an existing hotel to create a new landmark at the corner of...
View ArticleThe Buzz: A Monthly Column on Living Well From the Beacon Hill Garden Club...
In New England’s outdoor world, February is the slow month. We’ve recycled the Christmas tree and some of the wreaths. The greens in our window boxes will last another month or so. We can’t do much in...
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Tom Clemens, Zoning & Licensing Co-Chair, speaks at BHCA Coffee Hour In an effort to grow membership and involvement in the community, our monthly First Friday Coffee Hours will be hosted each...
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Illuminating
The Longfellow Bridge’s illuminated arches. The landmark bridge has once again become a source of pride for the community due to its enhanced artistic merit and the innovative restoration and...
View ArticleGreen New Deal Is A Good Deal
The growing movement for the federal government to take the lead in effecting policies that will negate the effects of both economic inequality and climate change has been incorporated into what is...
View ArticleGuest Op-ed EPA – Do Your Job!
By Jack Clarke AMONG THE HUNDREDS of thousands of federal employees furloughed during the record-setting partial government shutdown, were those responsible for tracking pollution, safety hazards, and...
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Beacon Hill Beat Trespassing 01/27/19 – Officers responded to a Beacon Street hotel and restaurant at around 6 p.m. for a disturbance. The male suspect was arrested for trespassing, breaking and...
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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 ArticleBeacon Hill Architectural Commission Agenda
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. Boston City Hall – Piemonte Room (5th Floor). Subject of the hearing will be applications for...
View ArticleExplore the Freedom Trail During February Vacation Week
February vacation is around the corner, and the Freedom Trail has plenty of opportunities for the whole family to have fun and keep learning while school is out! Join in on Walk Into History Tours to...
View ArticleFrom Baton Rouge to Boston: Lemoine Joins Race for District 8 City Council
By Lauren Bennett Louisiana native Landon Lemoine has lived within District 8 since 2009, and is joining Kristen Mobilia and Helene Vincent in the race for the District 8 City Council seat currently...
View ArticleTani Marinovich Named CEO of Save the Harbor/Save the Bay
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay today announced the appointment Tani Marinovich as its new CEO. Tani succeeds long-time President Patty Foley, who is retiring after 20 years of leading the organization....
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