The West End Branch of the Boston Public Library will be one of five branch libraries included in “Book It Around Boston” – an event designed to incentivize movement across the city’s neighborhoods. BPL has partnered with Heartbreak Hill Running…
Author: Dan Murphy
BHAC Unanimously Approves Outdoor Signage for Proposed Charles Street Nut Store
At its monthly public hearing, which was held virtually on Thursday, Aug. 18, the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved as submitted an application for new outdoor signage for a shop specializing in roasted nuts proposed for the former location…
Rosales’s Planned Alabama Pedestrian Bridge Awarded $20 Million Federal Grant
A planned pedestrian bridge in Huntsville, Ala., designed by Beacon Hill bridge architect, Miguel Rosales, was recently awarded a $20 million federal grant to fund its near-term construction. “It is rewarding that one of my bridge projects has received a…
Open Newbury Returns for Six Consecutive Sundays Beginning Aug. 21
Newbury Street will again be transformed into a pedestrian-only walkway when Open Newbury returns for six consecutive Sundays between Aug. 21 and Sept. 25, Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Transportation Department (BTD) announced last week. “Open Newbury Street has…
Mt. Vernon Street Residents Fall Prey to Breaking-and-Entering While Away on Vacation
A Mt. Vernon Street couple returned home from vacation last week, only to learn that they’d fallen prey to a breaking-and-entering while they were away. According to Boston Police, one of the victims, who live on the 100 block of…
Mass General Physician and River Street Resident Pens Debut Novel
The idea for Dr. Judith A. Ferry’s debut novel, “Parallel Lives,” had been gestating for quite a while before an invitation from her neighbor on River Street helped make it a reality. A native of New Orleans and graduate of…
Following Fire, Fabled Antiques Expects To Reopen in Early Fall
After closing for repairs following a fire upstairs in the building on April 22, Fabled Antiques at 93 Charles St. now expects to reopen in the early fall. “We’re very much looking forward to getting Fabled Antiques reopened as soon…
J. Pace & Son Closes West End Location
After serving the West End for more than two decades, the family-run grocery store, J. Pace & Son, closed its 75 Blossom Court location on July 31. “After many years at 75 Blossom Court, the Pace family has closed this…
Bike-Lane Activists Form ‘Human Bike Lane’ on Charles Street During Tuesday-Morning Rush Hour
An estimated 150 activists formed a “human bike lane” that spanned the entire stretch of Charles Street between Charles Circle and Beacon Street during morning rush hour on Tuesday, Aug. 2. They occupied one of three travel lanes on the…
BHAC Approves Application for Otis House Museum Mailbox
At its July 21 monthly public hearing, which took place virtually, the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved as submitted Historic New England’s application for the installation of a mailbox outside its headquarters, the Otis House Museum at 141 Cambridge…