Watercolor Painting Workshop series returns to city parks The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has announced the return of its popular ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshop series, including stops at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End on Sunday, May…
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Kumiko Panel Workshop held in Boston
By Eowyn Michaels On the third Thursday of each month, Makers Gallery Boston, located in the South End, holds one of the few Kumiko Panel workshops in the area. Kumiko is a centuries-old Japanese woodworking technique that requires no nails…
BHAC Gives Final Approval for Ambitious Project Proposed for Charles and Cambridge Streets
By Dan Murphy The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously approved the last four remaining details of a design review application for an ambitious redevelopment project planned for the intersection of Charles and Cambridge streets, which is now home to CVS…
Fishweir Project returns to Boston Common
By Dan Murphy The 23rd annual Ancient Fishweir Project has returned this month to Boston Common, again paying tribute to a time when Native Americans once lived off this land. The fishweir, which is currently installed near the Charles Street…
Behind the Counter
With Susanne Beck Checking Out Onesies with the Team at Whitney +Winston Even on the coldest, gloomiest days, a stop by Beacon Hill’s Whitney + Winston, a boutique children’s clothing shop at 113 Charles Street, can put a smile on…
Wu Announces the 2026 Open Streets Series Schedule
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu announced the 2026 Open Streets Series, a car-free event series that transforms roadways into vibrant, pedestrian-only public spaces during the summer and fall. Now in its fifth year, Open Streets Boston will return…
Massport Announces New Aviation Leadership Appointments
Special to the Times The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Board of Directors approved the appointment of Sharon Williams as Executive Director of Aviation and David Ishihara as Deputy Executive Director of Aviation, effective July 1, 2026. Williams and Ishihara will…
YGB Names Sonia Chang-Diaz to First-ever Chief External Affairs Officer Role, to Lead Next Phase of Impact and Influence
Special to the Times YMCA of Greater Boston (YGB) President and CEO David Shapiro has announced the appointment of Sonia Chang-Díaz as Chief External Affairs Officer, a newly created senior leadership position that reflects the organization’s evolving role and breadth…
The Beacon Hill Civic Association Holds 104th Annual Meeting
Story and Photos by Marianne Salza The Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) gathered in acknowledgement of the dedicated members and supporters whose contributions embody the neighborly spirit during its 104th Annual Meeting at the Hampshire House on May 21. “We…
ABCD West End NSC Hosts Festive Mother’s Day Party for Neighborhood Seniors
The ABCD West End Neighborhood Service Center (NSC) was filled with laughter, conversation, and celebration as seniors gathered for a joyful Mother’s Day party honoring mothers, grandmothers, caregivers, and friends in the community. Guests enjoyed a delicious luncheon generously sponsored…