Special to the Times On Nov. 21, a team of six Northeastern University students fanned out all over Beacon Hill to survey the status of all of the gas lamps in the neighborhood. The survey project was conceived of by Rob Whitney, the…
Boston Consignment Helps Refresh Living Spaces
People have been spending an unprecedented amount of time at home during the pandemic, which has inspired many to redesign their living areas, and for Boston Consignment, this trend means that business has been booming. “We’re busier now than we’ve…
One-Bedroom Rentals See Sharp Price Decline
Boston has seen, according to one study, the median price for a one-bedroom fall by 17 percent citywide between January 2020 and this month, and Beacon Hill hasn’t been immune to this trend. According to Zumper, an online marketplace for…
Beacon Hill Positive COVID Tests 6.25 Percent Increase
Last week the cumulative COVID-19 positive test rate in Beacon Hill and the surrounding neighborhoods increased while the weekly positive test rate decreased slightly. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday, overall…
Beacon Hill Women’s Forum Featured ‘Boston Film & Video’ With Lorie Conway
By Ariana Hanley The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum held their January 2021 Forum on Tuesday, January 12. This month’s forum featured Lorie Conway, an independent film producer and director for Boston Film & Video LLC. As a filmmaker, Lorie is…
City Offers Tips for Keeping Rats at Bay
Rats are an unfortunate reality of city living, and to that end, the Environmental Sanitation Department has some tips from keeping rodents and pests at bay. Besides keeping your living space clean, other suggestions include sealing all holes around pipes,…