Festival Betances Hits the Streets Again for Lots More Summer Fun
By Seth Daniel The annual Festival Betances, one of the oldest Latino festivals in the region, will kick off Saturday afternoon and feature two days of great Latin-inspired music, food and games. While...
View ArticleThe Fenway CDC Celebrates Accomplishments at the Fenway Ball
By Beth Treffeisen The Fenway Community Development Corporation (Fenway CDC) held their annual Fenway Ball and fundraiser with a record-breaking success at the Prudential Skywalk on Thursday, June 15....
View ArticleAddition of Wheelchair Lift and Removal of Beloved Tree Cause Concerns at...
By Beth Treffeisen The French Cultural Center was denied without prejudice to incorporate a concealed wheelchair lift at the 300 Berkeley Street location due to concerns over safety, at the Back Bay...
View ArticleAnn Lewis Puts Finishing Touches on Mural in South End
By Beth Treffeisen On a hot, sunny afternoon on Monday, June 26, artist and activist Ann Lewis was hard at work putting up the finishing touches on her mural See Her that showcases the hopes, doubts...
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BOSTON CITY LIGHTS PRO-DANCE CAMP Acclaimed Boston-based dancer Carl Alleyne – an alum of City Lights – will be holding a free Pro-Dance Camp at City Lights on Washington Street next week. Director...
View ArticleNew Coordinator Ready to Help Residents in Her Own Neighborhood
By Seth Daniel For Faisa Sharif, representing the Bay Village and South End neighborhoods for Mayor Martin Walsh as the new neighborhood coordinator couldn’t be more convenient. That’s because the...
View ArticleCity Arts Facilities Report Encouraging for Two Organizations in the South End
By Seth Daniel Two key venues in the South End – prominently mentioned in a newly released City Arts Facilities Report – are encouraged by the path that the report seems to point to in solving what has...
View ArticleGalvin Opposes Legislation on Amended Shadow Laws
By Beth Treffeisen Secretary of the Commonwealth William Galvin has come out against amending the current Shadow Laws to allow a one-time exemption to the proposed 775-foot Winthrop Square Tower. After...
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Fenway Community Center Cookout
Elise Gammans takes a moment to pause as she composes a letter on a typewriter during the Community Cookout on Sunday, July 9. The cookout drew a large crowd to enjoy the beautiful day, play games,...
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Clownin’ Around in Union Park
Boston-based children’s entertainer Davey The Clown performs with his assistant Maya Lekander (4) of the South End during the kick-off event of this summer’s Evening in Union Park on Sunday, July 9,...
View ArticleCommonwealth Avenue Bridge Replacement to Cause Major Delays throughout Boston
By Beth Treffeisen The Commonwealth Avenue Bridge replacement project to begin on July 26 2017 will have major impacts every single mode of transportation for commuters leaving or entering Boston from...
View ArticleSouth End Scores U19 Team Wins State Tournament of Champions
By Delila Keravuori In a battle that came down to penalty kicks on June 25, South End Soccer’s most senior team comprised of 16 Boston Public High School students – known as the U19 South End Scores –...
View ArticleA Sign of the Past:Historic Hite TV Sign Needs A Good Home
By Seth Daniel There are only a few vestiges of the old South End left on the streets, but one of the old South End landmarks – the old Hite TV lighted sign that shone over Washington Street for 80...
View ArticleDavid Barry O’connor – A Master of Lifelong Learning:Back Bay Resident and...
David Barry O’Connor knows what it’s like to be a lifelong learner. “I was always taking a class here, a class there,” said the Back Bay resident. “I tried to stay academically engaged as much as I...
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STATE OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES NEW SILVER LINE BUSES The full fleet of 44 Silver Line buses that run through the South End were replaced earlier this spring, and state transportation officials made the...
View ArticleSandwich Board Sign Regulations Will Soon be Up for Debate
By Beth Treffeisen In bright-colored letters across chalkboard signs, witty remarks or inspirational quotes entice a passerby to stop, look in and see what’s inside. These free marketing tools aids...
View ArticleEast Springfield, Worcester Square Demand Mayor do More on Neighborhood...
By Seth Daniel Mayoral coffee hours tend to border on the whimsy, but Tuesday’s time with Mayor Martin Walsh in Monsignor Reynolds Park was anything but whimsical. Instead, the annual event became a...
View ArticleMarinovich to Step Down as Exec Director of Esplanade Association
After five and a half years at the Esplanade Association (EA), the last three serving as its executive director, Tani Marinovich plans to step down this fall. She will continue in her position through...
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Festival Betances Greased Pole Climbing Contest
Jose M. Rodriguez can attest that pole climbing is a greasy, dirty job – something everyone came to find out during the annual Festival Betances Greased Pole Climbing Contest on Sunday, July 16. The...
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Coffee Hour with Mayor Walsh
Mayor Martin Walsh visited the new Monsignor Reynolds Playground on Tuesday morning, July 18, and found a time for fun and a time for serious conversations. While ribbons were cut, children had fun,...
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