In Otherworldly Realms of Wu Junyong, heroes face off in mighty clashes with their enemies; charming animals growl at one another, vying for superiority; and troubled souls retreat into murky caves, searching for inner peace. The exhibition, on view at…
Author: Beacon Hill Times Staff
Happy Hanukkah
The eight-day observance of Hanukkah, also known as the Festival of Lights, starts this Sunday evening, December 18, and will culminate on Monday, December 26. Hanukkah is observed for eight nights and days by lighting the candles of the Menorah,…
Let’s Go Morocco!
Even those who have been casually following the World Cup for the past few weeks are aware of the amazing run by Morocco, a team that has ignited the imagination of sports fans around the world after knocking off two…
Beacon Hill Holds Holiday Stroll
Friends—for Different Seasons and Reasons—Make Life Better
Special to Times Everyone knows friends make life better. The year 2022 was made better by the incorporation of a nonprofit women’s friendship group, Chestnuts Friends Over Fifty (CFOF). It was originally conceived in 2016 by residents Martha McAllister and…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Thank You, Holiday Decorators! The Beacon Hill Civic Association would like to thank all who braved the elements last Friday, Saturday and Sunday to decorate the lampposts. If you have a lamppost near you that was not decorated, call the…
Edwards Secures State Funding Money for Community Projects
Senator Lydia Edwards Secures over $2 Million in State Funding for East Boston, Revere, Winthrop, & Cambridge in the annual State Budget & Economic Development Bill In her first year in office, Senator Lydia Edwards worked with her colleagues in…
Jack Fleming Appointed President and CEO of the Boston Athletic Association
The Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) announced today that Jack Fleming has been named President and Chief Executive Officer of the organization, effective immediately. Fleming brings more than three decades of experience at the B.A.A. to his new leadership role. His…
Neighborhood Roundup
Virtual Program Explores Lives of Domestic Help at the Nichols House The Nichols House Museum hosts “Uncovering Stories of Domestic Staff at 55 Mt. Vernon” – a virtual program on recent research into the individuals who lived and worked at…
News Briefs
Meditation and the Aging Brain With Sara W. Lazar, Ph.D. Many people are seeking techniques to help manage stress, build resiliency, and improve focus. Dr. Lazar will present information about how meditation and yoga impact the brain. These brain changes…