In an Aug. 10 letter to his fellow councilors, District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn called for an emergency council session to develop a plan for addressing significant public safety concerns in Downtown Boston. Councilor Flynn underscored how the Boston…
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BHCA Community Corner
Upcoming Meetings & Events Architecture Committee – Monday, August 17th, 5:30pm, via Zoom Young Friends Social – Wednesday, August 26th, 7pm, Cheers Streets & Sidewalks Committee – Tuesday, September 1st, 5:30pm, via Zoom Save the Dates Dinner Under the Stars…
Mayor Wu announces City Of Boston to host second-ever National Urban Rat Summit
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the City of Boston will host the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit this fall, from September 23 to 24. The two-day summit will bring together leading experts, academics, researchers, public health professionals, and municipal…
City announces 26th annual Gospel Fest
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that Gospel Fest, an annual City event that showcases local and national gospel talent, will take place on Sunday, August 30, at 5 p.m. on City Hall Plaza. The show will be headlined by Billboard…
West End Museum celebrates Boston roots of Leonard Bernstein with live musical performance
On Friday, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m., The West End Museum, in partnership with Queer History Boston and Crescendo Productions, invites the neighboring communities of Beacon Hill and the West End to a special live musical performance celebrating the legendary…
Salads score despite recalls
This is a great time of year to add salads to your menu. However, with the recent recalls of lettuce, some of you might be dodging this option. Let us remind you that there are salads from all over the…
Archaeological report reveals extent of historic Bunker Hill finds
Months after ground-penetrating radar and historic 1775 maps first pointed to potential buried history at the Bunker Hill Monument, those high-tech clues have resulted in tangible discoveries right beneath our feet. Back in June, the Charlestown Patriot Bridge reported on…
BHAC set to meet Aug. 20
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on August 20 at 5 p.m. ZOOM: HTTPS://WWW.ZOOMGOV.COM/J/1655520374 Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certificates of Design Approval on the agenda below, reviews of architectural violations, and such…
New England Aquarium applauds Boston flood protection plan
Given its location on Boston’s waterfront, the New England Aquarium is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, experiencing flooding during storm surges, king tides, and other extreme weather. Since 2019, the Aquarium has been among those leading the…
Council recognizes community resources supporting health and well-being across Boston
Strong communities are built through access to resources that support residents’ health, connection, and quality of life. During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted resolutions recognizing National Farmers Market Week and National Health Center Week, honoring the organizations, workers,…