Historic New England’s app for the Otis House provides a new way to virtually “visit” the last surviving mansion in Bowdoin Square, offering a close look at its architecture, furniture and one-time inhabitants, as well as at the changing face…
Author: Dan Murphy
St. Joseph’s Parish Program Offers Helping Hand to Neighbors in Need
There are times when we could all use a helping hand and other times when we could lend one, and that’s the underlying sentiment behind Neighbors In Need Neighbors In Deed (NIN NID) – a program that connects St. Joseph’s…
Dalit Ballen Horn Joins Vilna Shul as Incoming Executive Director
As the new incoming executive director of The Vilna Shul, Dalit Ballen Horn intends to put the focus for Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture on the people themselves. “Now’s the moment when The Vilna needs to focus on the people,”…
Esplanade Association Marketing and Events Coordinator Remains Committed to the Park
Emma Feeney, who was promoted to marketing and events coordinator of the Esplanade Association this month, was admittedly unfamiliar with the nonprofit before April of 2019, when, shortly before earning a bachelor’s degree in public relations from Suffolk University, she was…
South End Artist Proposes Monument to ‘Star Trek’ Icon and Native Bostonian Leonard Nimoy
A South End resident is proposing to build a monument in the city’s West End that would pay tribute to one of that neighborhood’s favorite native sons, Leonard Nimoy, while also honoring Mr. Spock – the character he immortalized on…
BHAC Approves Application to Rebuild West Cedar Roofdeck
During its most recent monthly public hearing, which was held virtually on Jan. 21, the Beacon Hill Architectural Commission approved an application to rebuild a roofdeck at 64 West Cedar St., with the proviso that an existing mockup remain in…
New Zip Code Quota would Mean Half as many Seats Available in 02114
The new zip code quota adopted by the Boston School Committee for the 2021 incoming classes at Boston Latin School, Boston Latin Academy and John D. O’Bryant School of Math and Science would mean a 50-decrease in seats available for…
One-time Hill Resident Training to Compete in Olympics
A one-time Beacon Hill resident, Myles Silverman is now in Austria training in Alpine snowboard racing, with the goal of competing in the sport as a U.S. Olympian. Silverman, now 23, began skiing as a 1-year-old and took up snowboarding…
Esplanade Association Celebrates 20th Anniversary
With this year marking its 20th anniversary, the Esplanade Association recently debuted “Hatched: Breaking through the Silence” – an ongoing visual and audio experience at the DCR Hatch Shell – while also looking forward to resuming other activities in 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…