After nearly a decade, the Beacon Hill Business Association has brought back to life one of their most creative events – the Beacon Hill Concierge Stroll. The inspired idea was to introduce to the Boston Hotel and hospitality community and…
Month: May 2025
75 Chestnut celebrates five years of outdoor dining
A longstanding neighborhood restaurant, 75 Chestnut, held an intimate ‘patio party’ on Thursday, May 1, to mark the fifth anniversary of its outdoor dining program’s launch, as well as the opening of its patio for the season. “On a good…
City awards CPA grants to two BH historic preservation projects, as well as two West End preservation projects
Two Beacon Hill historic preservation projects, along with two West End historic preservation projects, were among the recipients to receive over $38 million via the latest round of funding from the city’s Community Preservation Act (CPA). On Beacon Hill, Hill…
The U.S. today: From brain gain to brain drain
The founders of the greatest American companies (at least as measured by their stock-market caps) are Bill Gates of Microsoft, Jensen Huang of Nvidia, Elon Musk of Tesla and Space X, Mark Zuckerberg of Meta (Facebook), the late Steve Jobs…
Wu announces return of UnCommon Corner and beer garden on Boston Common
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department announced the return of the popular outdoor performance venue and beer garden on Boston Common for its third consecutive year. This season, the City is proud to continue its partnership…
Wu announces Arts Action Consortium
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the Arts Action Consortium (AAC) launch, a new initiative to strengthen and sustain Boston’s creative workforce. In collaboration with six Boston-based cultural organizations, this two-year program will offer crucial resources, including professional development, technical assistance, and…
Nichols House Museum selected among Yankee Magazine’s Best of New England award winners
Special to the Times The Nichols House Museum has been selected by the editors of Yankee Magazine as a 2025 Best of New England award winner. Every year, the magazine recognizes the region’s “restaurants, attractions, and lodging properties that create…
State to hold both in-person and virtual meetings on redevelopment of the Hurley Building site
With the potential redevelopment of the sprawling 5.5 acre site of the Erich Lindemann and Charles F. Hurley buildings in the West End moving forward, the state will hold an in-person public meeting on Wednesday, June 4, at 6 p.m.…
Beacon Hill Architectural Commission
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold its monthly public hearing on Thursday, May 15, 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 Zoom Meeting or calling 1-929-205-6099 and…
Neighborhood Roundup
Duckling Day Parade returns to the Common on Sunday, May 11 A beloved Mother’s Day tradition continues when the Friends of the Public Garden’s Duckling Day Parade returns to the Boston Common on Sunday, May 11. For more than 30…