In contrast to the expected outcome of the Presidential Election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, Boston voters resoundingly supported Vice President Kamala Harris over former President Donald Trump in the race. According to the city’s unofficial election results as of the…
Author: Dan Murphy
Experienced Educator Helps Students ‘Unlock their Potential’
An experienced educator with a passion for teaching, Dr. Katrina Tamvakologos (a.k.a. ‘Dr. T’) launched Unlock Your Potential, which now offers personalized tutoring for K-12 students at its Beacon Hill offices, immediately after giving birth to her second child last…
Personal Jeweler Opens Private Office on the Hill
If you’re looking for an engagement ring or another item of jewelry to mark a special occasion but need some guidance when it comes to selecting the right piece, Calista West, a Nantucket-based personal jeweler who opened a private office…
BHAC Unanimously Approves Signage for New Charles Street Restaurant
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved new signage and exterior painting for a new restaurant proposed for the former Bin 26 Enoteca space at the commission’s monthly public hearing held virtually on Thursday, Sept. 19. Babak Bina, one of…
Miguel Rosales takes Home Four Top Prizes in New England Fall Flower Show
As a representative of the Beacon Hill Garden Club, Miguel Rosales won four first-place Blue Ribbons in the Massachusetts Horticultural Society’s 138th New England Fall Flower Show, which was held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 21 and 22, at the…
Gardening Enthusiasts at Primus Take a Top Prize in Mayor’s Garden Contest
A returning award winner, Gardening Enthusiasts at Primus again took home the top prize in the Storefront, Organization, or Main Street District category in this year’s 28th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest. “The gardeners at Primus Avenue love to be outdoors…
City Outlines Plan for Dartmouth Street Safety and Mobility Project at Virtual Meeting
The City of Boston Streets Cabinet staff held a virtual public meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 11, to discuss the city’s Dartmouth Street Safety and Mobility Project, which includes plans for a proposed bike lane on Dartmouth Street between Copley Square…
Friends to Unveil Newly Restored Child Fountain on September 17
The Friends of the Public Garden will unveil the newly restored Child Fountain in the Public Garden at a public ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, Sept. 17, at 11:30 a.m., at the park’s Arlington Street Gate. Following the conclusion of this…
Sept. 26 Outreach Event for those Impacted by Recent Expansion of Beacon Hill Historic District
With the recent expansion of the Beacon Hill Historic District, the city’s Office of Historic Preservation is sponsoring a public outreach event to help inform those impacted by the changes on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at…
Free Backyard Bash set to return Sept. 17 to the Common
The third annual Backyard Bash returns on Tuesday, Sept. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m., at the Parkman Bandstand the Boston Common. The event, presented by the Friends of the Public Garden in partnership with Boston Chamber of Commerce’s City…