Following the return of the annual Boston Freedom Rally Saturday, Sept. 21 to the Boston Common, the decision to scale it back to a one-day event this year from its traditional three days has been largely applauded. MassCann (Massachusetts Cannabis…
Month: October 2019
Bok and Nassour Top District 8 Primary Race, Advance to Nov. 5 General Election
Democratic District 8 candidate Kenzie Bok and her Republican rival Jennifer Nassour will advance to the Nov. 5 municipal election after earing the most respective votes in the Sept. 24 primary election. According to the unofficial election results, Bok garnered…
Area A-1 Sees 5-Percent Drop-In Part One Crime From Last Year
Area A-1 has seen a 5-percent drop in violent and property crime so far this year as opposed to 2018. According to Boston Police, 1,771 incidents of Part One crime were reported between Jan. 1 and Sept. 22, 2019, in…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Memorial Plaque for Allison Warmuth Last Thursday, a memorial plaque to honor Allison Warmuth was placed on Codman Island. Allison was fatally injured in a Duck Boat accident at the corner of Beacon and Charles Streets on April 30th, 2016. A…
Explore the Freedom Trail After Dark With Lantern Tours
Discover the Freedom Trail in after dark on the official Freedom Trail Lantern Tours. Freedom Trail Foundation announces the return of the unique Lantern Tours, offering visitors and residents the opportunity to experience the sinister history and mystery of the…
Local Businesses Celebrate Milestone Anniversary With MassGeneral Hospital for Children
By Mark Nardi A premiere Boston philanthropic event, Storybook Ball will celebrate its 20th anniversary with 500 guests on Saturday, October 19, at The Castle in Back Bay. With Chestnut Hill’s Jennifer and Mark Dolins and Charlestown’s Andrea and Justin…
Fresh and Local : Our Spice Experiment Made SIMPLE
By Penny & Ed Cherubino When you love as many world cuisines as we do, you find yourself with a lot of herbs, spices and blends in your cupboards. Recently Penny cleaned out our supplies and picked two flavorful selections…
Neighborhood Roundup
‘World Alive! Celebration’ Returns Oct. 3 ArtsEmerson presents its fourth annual “World Alive! Celebration” on Thursday, Oct. 3, at 6 p.m. at the Four Seasons Hotel at 200 Boylston St. This fundraising event will honor Cicely Tyson with ArtsEmerson’s inaugural Decade Award, which will…
Final Year for Boston Christmas Festival
For those seeking something special this gift-giving season, the Boston Christmas Festival is hosting hundreds of juried Artisans selling their handcrafted items, gourmet foods, and unique gifts at the Seaport World Trade Center the weekend of November 8-10. It’s like…
West End Museum Recognizes Individuals of Italian Descent for Italian Heritage Month
Prior to the demolition of the West End under urban renewal, many Italian-American families called the neighborhood home. On Thursday, October 10 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., The West End Museum will host its annual Italian Heritage Month Honoree Night…