This past Friday, Oct. 18, was Food For Free’s annual Party Under the Harvest Moon fundraiser at MIT’s Morss Hall. The event was attended by roughly 350 guests, raising more than $90,000 for the Cambridge-based non-profit. Food For Free was…
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Uwila Warrior Opens Beacon Hill Storefront, Providing Underwear for the Modern Woman
Several years ago, Lisa Mullan found herself disappointed with the choices for women’s underwear: many were uncomfortable, impractical, or just plain ugly. Mullan had studied business, so in 2015 she and Natalia Martorell, one of her best friends from college…
City Council Candidate Jennifer Nassour Proposes Plan to Make Our Streets and Sidewalks Safe
“Anyone who lives in our neighborhoods knows that our streets and sidewalks are a safety nightmare,” says Jennifer Nassour, candidate for Boston City Council – District 8. “Every time you step outside, you risk life and limb just trying to…
Michael F. Flaherty Highlights His Housing Record, Addressing Concerns
Michael F. Flaherty, incumbent and candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, highlights his advocacy and legislative efforts to address housing issues as he seeks re-election. Flaherty, who continues to reach out to voters over these next two weeks until polls…
Neighborhood Roundup
Pitch in for American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery One of the biggest roadblocks to cancer treatment is lack of transportation. That’s why the American Cancer Society’s Road To Recovery program provides patients with free rides to cancer-related medical appointments.…
Longfellow Bridge Receives ‘Most Important Historic Preservation Award’ in U.S.
Award-winning bridge designer and longtime Beacon Hill resident Miguel Rosales was on hand to receive what is considered the most important historic preservation accolade in the U.S. for restoration work on the Longfellow Bridge on Oct. 11 at the Downtown…
Councilor Edwards Urges City to Prioritize Fair Housing in City Planning
Special to the Times The Office of Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards has released a new report urging the City of Boston and the quasi-public Boston Planning and Development Agency to prioritize civil rights and fair housing in city planning.…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Upcoming BHCA Events Historic Preservation Roundtable Monday, October 21, 6-8 p.m. Museum of African American History 46 Joy Street The Beacon Hill Civic Association presents another Historic Preservation Roundtable with Architect Frank McGuire. Frank McGuire AIA has practiced independently since 2000, focused…
Nassour Supports Walsh’s Call to Assist With Creation of Middle-Class Housing
District 8 City Council candidate Jennifer Nassour has joined Boston Mayor Marty Walsh in his call to the Chamber of Commerce for assistance in the creation of more middle-class housing in the city. Noting that major employers in other cities…
The Handel and Haydn Society to Honor The Diversity of Its Community With Every Voice
Members of the Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra and Chorus will lift their voices to celebrate the diverse communities that make up the city of Boston at the Every Voice concert for peace and justice. Presented in partnership with the…