The MBTA announced upcoming service changes this month on the Orange, Green, and Red lines. Because of the continued demolition of the Government Center Garage by private developer HYM Construction, Orange and Green Line service changes will take place in…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
We Are Living – and Dying – With COVID-19
Although the restrictions — masking, social distancing, etc. — that were imposed during the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic are largely gone and forgotten by the vast majority of Americans, the unfortunate reality is that COVID-19 has not…
Pele, the One and Only
Over the course of the past 60 years, there was one person who indisputably was the most famous man on the planet — and that person was Pele. Even those who knew nothing about soccer — or any other sport…
Guest Op-Ed: Those Who Are Grieving and Suffering Loss
Dr. Glenn Mollette Throughout the years, many of us watched Barbara Walters from NBC to ABC. I always tried to watch her special interviews. Often, the people she interviewed on primetime television specials were “the” high profile people at that…
BPDA delivers more than $11 million in mitigation funding to local organizations
The Boston Planning & Development Agency announced earlier this month the delivery of approximately $11 million in funding to the West End Museum, Museum of African American History, Boston Preservation Alliance, Old West Church, the Boston Transportation Department, and the…
Penguin ice sculptures on display at New England Aquarium
An ice sculpture of several Aquarium penguins, designed and carved by Don Chapelle of Brilliant Ice Sculpture of Lawrence, will take over New England Aquarium’s Central Wharf, beginning Dec. 28, weather permitting, and in time for this year’s Boston Waterfront…
Wu announces reappointments to Boston School Committee
Mayor Michelle Wu last week announced the reappointment of Jeri Robinson, currently the Chairperson, and Quoc Tran to four-year terms on the Boston School Committee. The Boston School Committee is the governing body of Boston Public Schools. “I’m proud to…
Boston Public Health Commission issues flu advisory
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) issued an advisory to Boston health care providers alerting them about concerning levels of flu activity during the early stage of flu season, as well as the slow uptake of flu vaccinations and COVID-19…
Wu announces First Night public safety preparations
Mayor Michelle Wu joined City leadership to share the City’s preparations for First Night, Boston’s annual New Year’s Eve celebration. The City is a partner of the New Year’s Eve event, which is formally run by Boston Celebrations, Inc, and…
Wu celebrates 2022 graduating class of Immigrants Lead Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu celebrates the 20 immigrant leaders graduating from Immigrants Lead Boston, a program by the City of Boston Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement. This year’s graduates represent eight Boston neighborhoods, come from 17 countries, and speak 14 languages.…