Healthcare workers with 1199SEIU recently announced they are throwing their enthusiastic support behind five candidates for Boston City Council. They are endorsing incumbents Michelle Wu and Annissa Essaibi for two at-large seats, Kenzie Bok for District 8, Ricardo Arroyo for…
State Police Lower Basin Barracks Modernization Project About to Begin
At 11 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 17, the State Police-Boston Barracks, located at 250 Leverett Circle (the barracks next to the Museum of Science and the beginning of Storrow Drive) will be closed in order for a renovation of the…
More Than Words Named eBay Small Business of the Year
More Than Words, a youth-run social enterprise that empowers young people to take charge of their lives by taking charge of a business, is receiving national recognition as eBay’s #1 Small Business of the Year. More Than Words won the…
Three New Art Murals Newly Installed on Esplanade
Three new art murals have been installed on pump-houses along the Esplanade, brightening these often-vandalized utility structures for the benefit of park visitors. Each consisting of vibrant colors and intricate details, these murals have transformed the structures into brilliant, temporary…
Neighborhood Roundup
Summer Activities at the Myrtle Street Playground The Friends of the Myrtle Street Playground and Summer Horizons present summer programming on Thursday from 4 to 5 p.m. at the playground, including Enchanted Animals on Aug. 15; a fire truck visit…
‘I Had To Say It’ : Alzayer Brings Attention to Border Situation Using Ducklings
It took 117 feet of PVC piping, 100 feet of chicken wire, 22-guage wiring and a whole lot of passion – and compassion – for local artist Karyn Alzayer to make a huge Boston statement about the situation at the…