Finding street parking in the city can be difficult if not frustrating at times for those who drive in the city. Often times, drivers can circle around blocks for what seems like forever, before finally nailing down a spot. Last…
Author: Beth Beth Treffeisen
Residents Call for a Ban on Investor Units
Across the city, corporations are buying up residential units, converting them to short-term rentals through Airbnb and other similar online platforms to turn a quick profit and essentially making a residential unit into a de facto hotel room. As a…
Shadows from 1000 Boylston
A proposed single tower rising from a base podium to be built at 1000 Boylston Street is expected to cast new shadows throughout the nearby neighborhoods, from the Fenway Victory Gardens, to the Esplanade, down Commonwealth Avenue Mall to even…
New England Watercolor Society Annual Members Show Now Going On
Explore the world of watercolors inside the Guild of Boston Artists gallery on Newbury Street, where the New England Watercolor Society (NEWS) is holding its annual Signature Members Show through March 4, 2018. On display are a variety of styles…
Below Stairs at the Ayer Mansion
Standing out amongst the Victorian styled brick row houses in the Back Bay, the Ayer Mansion located at 395 Commonwealth Avenue sticks out like a sore thumb with its white marble exterior and mosaic stained glass. At a special event…
Regulating Short Term Rentals:Council Files Walsh’s Motion Establishing Guidelines
Boston City Council filed Mayor Martin J. Walsh ordinance on Wednesday, Jan. 24, establishing guidelines and regulations to better track and regulate short-term rentals in the City of Boston. As a new global industry that has a strong presence in…
Church of the Covenant Continues Work to Preserve Tiffany Windows
At the corner of Newbury and Berkeley Streets in the Back Bay, one of Boston’s best-kept secrets is found within the walls of the Church of the Covenant. Known for the tall steeple that sticks out amongst the shorter buildings…
Kristen Mobilia Wants to Go “Back to the Basics” in Her Run for District 8
Long-time community advocate and leader, Kristen Mobilia of the Fenway, is taking a bold step into local politics and running against the popular City Councilor Josh Zakim for District 8. “It wasn’t something I planned on doing and it wasn’t part of…