With the publication of Atul Gawande’s book Being Mortal in 2014, the difficult subject of death and dying was brilliantly reframed as living to the last with autonomy, dignity, and even joy. In it, Dr. Gawande, a renowned surgeon, writer…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Designing A Dream:Sara Campbell at BHWF Tonight
By Kathy Hull We often wonder whether or not women today can “have it all”: can you happily have a big career and a family at the same time? Can you have a successful business while also working for the…
All Star Pizza Bar Closer to Opening Cambridge Street Location
By Dan Murphy One of the owners of All Star Pizza Bar outlined his plans to open a second location on Cambridge Street during a meeting of the Beacon Hill Civic Association Zoning and Licensing Committee on Wednesday. Kosta Diamantopoulos,…
Boston Public Library Offers Free Homework Help
Boston Public Library’s free Homework Help program is underway and runs through May 25, 2017, offering free afterschool help and mentorship provided by high-achieving high school students. The program, offered Monday through Thursday from 3:30 -5:30 p.m. is open to…
A Day in the Life of Council President Michelle Wu
By Joseph Prezioso In spending a day with Council President Michelle Wu, one quickly sees her talk is her walk. The sun hadn’t quite made it up Thursday morning when City Council President Michelle Wu began rushing around her Roslindale…
City of Boston Permanently Implements Successful Pilot Commercial Loading Project
The City of Boston recently completed a pilot program on Cambridge Street designed to afford better access to curbside commercial loading zones in an effort to reduce the incidence of double parking by commercial vehicles, improve safety for people riding…
Lighting of the Park’s Signature Trellis Set for November 21
Mayor Martin J. Walsh, the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP), and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will host the 14th annual lighting of the park’s signature trellis on Monday, November 21, beginning at 5 p.m. Located at 110…
Boston Children’s Chorus Young Men’s Ensemble Concert Set for November 19
In the Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) season-opener, their Young Men’s Ensemble presents a concert entitled, “We Are…,” with selections that seek to redefine and broaden the definition of what it means to be a man. This ticketed show is open…
Police Briefs 11-08-2016
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny – Bike 10/27/16 – A victim reported he locked his black Hardrock Spec 15 bicycle to a parking meter on Charles Street at around 5:20 p.m., but when he returned a…
Halloween At Hill House
Zach and Benjamin Block, dressed as monsters, graced the Hill House Halloween Party at the Firehouse on Thursday, Oct. 27. Numerous children reported to the event in costume and enjoyed cookies and crafts.