Boston Mayor Michelle Wu delivered her State of the City Address at the MGM Music Hall next door to Fenway Park last week in which the mayor noted the achievements that have been accomplished over the past year and outlined…
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Skating With Friends Returns To the Frog Pond
The Friends of the Public Garden will be hosting its third annual Skating with Friends event on Sunday, Feb. 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Frog Pond on the Boston Common. The event will feature free skate…
Upstairs Downstairs Celebrates Its 12th Anniversary Under Current Ownership
Special to Times On Sunday Feb. 5, Upstairs Downstairs Home at 69 Charles St. will celebrate its 12th anniversary under the ownership of Laura Cousineau. Laura assumed ownership of the business in 2011 on a whim and with meager savings,…
Sports Betting Begins at Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor President Jenny Holaday said it all about the opening of the WynnBET Sportsbook Tuesday at the five-star resort/casino in Everett. “It’s sports betting in the nation’s best sports town,” remarked Holaday. “Everyone is thrilled and excited it’s…
Wu Submits Home Rule Petition To End Urban Renewal
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu on Monday submitted to the City Council a proposed Home Rule Petition to end Urban Renewal in Boston. If approved by the City Council, the Home Rule Petition would be sent to the…
News Briefs
Children’s Winter Fest Returns to Boston Common February 22 Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the annual Children’s Winter Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground on Wednesday, February 22, from 11 a.m. to 2…
Neighborhood Roundup
Nichols House Museum Resuming Tours The Nichols House Museum at 55 Mount Vernon St. is resuming tours this week, with tours taking place Thursday- Sunday at 10 and 11 a.m., and noon. Visit https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book to check availability and purchase tickets.…
‘Make Way for Ducklings, the Musical’ Coming to BU’s Wheelock Family Theatre
Mrs. Mallard and her aquatic kin from Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book will come to life on the stage for the first time when “Make Way for Ducklings, the Musical” comes to Boston University’s Wheelock Family Theatre for performances from…
Wu Leads the 43rd Annual Homelessness Census
Special to the Times With record setting cold weather approaching this weekend, Mayor Michelle Wu on Tuesday night led a group of volunteers, including U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development officials, City officials, State officials, homelessness services providers, and…
Free Tax Preparation for Boston and Mystic Valley Residents Offered
Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) urges all residents of Boston and the Mystic Valley who earned $60,000 or less in 2022 to schedule a FREE in-person tax prep appointment at one of our neighborhood sites by calling 617-348-6329 or…