By Karen Cord Taylor You moved in a couple of weeks ago. Welcome. You’ll love it here. You can walk to everything—work, concerts, shopping, the dentist, the river, the harbor. It’s easy to meet new people because all the downtown…
Month: September 2016
Pres Debate Gathering at Lala Rokh
Babak Bina, owner of Beacon Hill restaurants Lala Rokh and BIN 26, has an entertaining way for residents to prepare in the hours leading up to the Presidential Debate. Bina invites people to attend a pre-debate gathering “in the neutral…
MassDOT Unveils Latest Plans for N Washington St Bridge
By Dan Murphy The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has unveiled the latest plans for the new North Washington Street Bridge. Miguel Rosales, president and founder of Boston-based Rosales + Partners Transportation Design, is the architect behind the estimated $125-million…
BPMA to Hold Harvest Festival on Oct 20
On Thursday, October 20, the not-for-profit Boston Public Market Association (BPMA) will hold its first annual Harvest Party, a special night for friends and fans of the city’s local food marketplace to savor and sip the best of New England…
Second Hackathon Event to take Place,October 1 as Part of HUBweek
The Girl Hackathon, a program founded by Beacon Hill residents to spark a lifelong interest for girls in technology, is hosting its second program at MassChallenge as part of HUBweek on October 1, 2016. Limited spaces to this free program…
Kate Bell at Home as Councilor Zakim’s New Neighborhood Liaison
By Dan Murphy When she assumed the role of City Councilor Josh Zakim’s neighborhood liaison in July, Kate Bell admits her previous exposure to Beacon Hill and the Back Bay was primarily as a tourist, but she quickly felt at…
Police Briefs 09-20-2016
BEACON HILL BEAT From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny – Shoplifting 09/07/16 – At about 7:19 p.m., a Charles Street boutique store-clerk reported two unknown suspects – a male and a female – came into the store and stole a…
Letters to the Editor
New students arriving Dear Editor: It is fall on Beacon Hill and time to welcome new residents with some important reminders! 75% of all rental apartments in Boston change hands in early September. So to you, new neighbors – welcome to the…
Fall Is Here — Make the Most of It
Although those of us who are fortunate to live near the coast may choose the summer as our favorite time of year, fall is the top choice of many of our fellow New Englanders — and a close second for…
At BHWF on Tuesday, Sept 13
From left: Award-winning newswomen Jadiann Thompson, Emily Rooney and Margery Eagan – each at a different stage of their storied careers – will share their perspectives on life & the 2016 Presidential election coverage during “Sensation Over Substance: The Challenges…