On Tuesday, August 16 at 6 p.m., the USS Constitution Museum hosts From the Shores of Tripoli to the Decks of USS Constitution: The History and Future of the U.S. Marines and “Old Ironsides.” This in-person reception and panel discussion…
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In Memoriam: John Douglas Murphy – 2000 – 2022
John Douglas Murphy, a wilderness enthusiast known to all as “Jack,” died on Tuesday, Aug. 2 near Enos Lake in the Absaroka Mountains of Wyoming. Jack was struck by lightning while on a Wilderness First Responder expedition with the National…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through August 20
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Scheduled Work •…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, August 18, at 5 p.m. Attention: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by going to our…
National Night Out at Paul Revere Mall
J. Pace & Son Closes West End Location
After serving the West End for more than two decades, the family-run grocery store, J. Pace & Son, closed its 75 Blossom Court location on July 31. “After many years at 75 Blossom Court, the Pace family has closed this…
Bike-Lane Activists Form ‘Human Bike Lane’ on Charles Street During Tuesday-Morning Rush Hour
An estimated 150 activists formed a “human bike lane” that spanned the entire stretch of Charles Street between Charles Circle and Beacon Street during morning rush hour on Tuesday, Aug. 2. They occupied one of three travel lanes on the…
Wu Announces Margaret Van Scoy As New Neighborhood Liaison for Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway-Kenmore, and Mission Hill
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Margaret “Maggie” Van Scoy as the neighborhood liaison for Back Bay, Beacon Hill, Fenway-Kenmore, and Mission Hill for the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). She will serve as the primary contact for constituents…
City Council Committee Tackles Growing Rat Issues
The City Council Committee on City Services and Innovation Technology held a hearing on August 1 regarding pest control in the city. This has been a major issue in several neighborhoods, including Beacon Hill and the South End, where residents…
Massport, Elected Officials Celebrate Grant That Will Bring More Electric Vehicles to Logan
For a century Eastie has played host to Logan Airport, a significant source of noise and air pollution to the surrounding communities. According to studies, exposure to degraded air quality is responsible for 1 in 8 deaths globally, and in…