On Tuesday inside the Boston City Council Chambers, Michelle Wu made history and was sworn in, as the first female and first woman of color to ever serve as Mayor of Boston in the city’s history. After Reverend Dr. Arlene…
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Early Voting Dates Set for Senate Special Election
This week the City of Boston’s Election Department, with approval from the Boston City Council, set in-person early voting dates for the 1st Suffolk & Middlesex Senate Special Election Primary. On Tuesday, December 14 District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards…
Edwards Receives More Endorsements
In the special election to State Senate, Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by Senators who hope to see her join them in the legislative body to represent the First Suffolk & Middlesex District, including: Senator Julian Cyr (Truro); Senator Jamie…
Beacon Hill, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Decrease
After increasing 21 percent two weeks ago, Beacon Hill and the surrounding area’s COVID weekly positive test rate decreased last week. According to the weekly report released Monday by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC),1,918 Beacon Hill, North End, Back…
Mayor Janey Delivers Farewell Remarks in Roxbury’s Hibernian Hall
Mayor Kim Janey delivered a farewell address in Roxbury’s Hibernian Hall on November 10, marking her historic term as the first woman and first Black Mayor of Boston. Karen Holmes Ward of WCVB hosted the event, which also included performances…
Annual Pie in the Sky Fundraiser Aims to Raise More Than $750,000 for Medically Tailored Meals
Community Servings is gearing up for its 29th annual Pie in the Sky fundraiser, which raises money for the organization to make and serve meals to chronically ill people across the state. “Community Servings has been feeding critically ill residents…
Virtual Program Examines Lives of Boston’s Domestic Help in Late 19th to Early 20th Centuries
An upcoming virtual program will examine the lives of domestic staff in Boston during the late 19th to early 20th centuries, including help employed by the Nichols and Gibson families. The Nichols House Museum welcomes Gibson House Museum curator, Meghan…
2021 Boston Veterans Parade
Origami Fundraiser to Benefit St. Francis House Has Been Extended
A third annual origami fundraiser to benefit St. Francis House, presented by the Black Ink, a shop at 101 Charles St. specializing in paper goods, in partnership with Garden Street resident Gregory W. Skaff, has already raised $3,500 for the…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Garlands and Greens is Back! When? Wednesday, November 17th from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Where? Hampshire House, 84 Beacon Street Come celebrate the beginning of the holiday season at our much-loved Garlands and Greens event and help us kick off our…