By Dan Murphy The City Council voted 11-2 on Wednesday, April 2, to pass an ordinance that beginning next January, will require third-party food delivery drivers to obtain permits to work in Boston. Food delivery apps, including DoorDash, UberEats, and…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Wu Officially Kicks off Reelection Campaign
By Adam Swift Mayor Michelle Wu officially kicked off her reelection campaign for a second term in office on Saturday. During a speech to supporters at the Boston Center for the Arts Cyclorama in the South End, Wu highlighted her…
Registration Opens for 26th Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup
Special to Times Registration is now open for the 26th Annual Earth Day Charles River Cleanup which will take place on Friday, April 25, and Saturday, April 26. This much-loved event brings together over 3,500 volunteers each year to rejuvenate…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Love Your Block tomorrow!! The Beacon Hill Civic Association (in collaboration with the Beacon Hill Business Association) will be participating in the 2025 Love Your Block event organized by the City of Boston on Saturday, April 12th, from 9am to…
Rogerson Communities Mourns Passing of Board Member Philip Johnston
Special to the Times Rogerson Communities last week announced the loss of longtime board member Philip Johnston. Phil served on the Rogerson Board of Directors since 2019 and was a cherished friend and mentor of President and CEO Walter Ramos…
Court Rules in City’s Favor on White Stadium Project
By Adam Swift Last week, a Suffolk County Superior Judge ruled that the renovations at White Stadium at Franklin Park can continue and that the stadium is not protected as park or conservation land under Article 97 of state land.…
Martin Luther King III, Embrace Boston to Commemorate Anniversary of the 1965 Freedom Rally
Special to Times On April 23, 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and other prominent civil rights leaders led a defining moment in the civil rights movement, emphasizing the urgent need for systemic change, powered by a rally that drew…
Wu Calls for Residents to Come Together with Acts of Kindness on One Boston Day
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston released the annual call to action for community-based organizations, businesses, and city of Boston residents to come together for volunteer events and acts of kindness in recognition of…
News in Brief
City to hold virtual public meeting to discuss proposed projects The city’s Planning Department will sponsor a virtual public meeting to discuss two proposed projects that would both repurpose West End office space for residential purposes on Monday, April 28,…
Logan Joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Program discreetly identifies passengers who may need extra support Special to the Times The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is partnering with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program; a worldwide program that helps create accessible and inclusive places for all those with disabilities.…