The Boston Common, the Public Garden and the Commonwealth Avenue were left in tatters after Sunday afternoon’s peaceful protests over George Floyd, a Minneapolis man who allegedly died there at the hands of police, took a destructive turn after nightfall.…
Author: Dan Murphy
Crush Boutique to Close Newbury Street location
While its Charles Street location will remain open, the owners of Crush Boutique made the difficult decision last week to close its store at 264 Newbury St. in Back Bay. “We’ve been on Newbury Street for eight years now and…
Fundraising Now Underway for ‘Super Doc’ Memorial on the Esplanade
The Esplanade Association is now raising funds to build a permanent memorial and landscaped tribute in the park to a Navy surgeon known as the “Super Doc” who died in a rescue mission during the Vietnam War. Dr. Melvin “Mel”…
Beacon Hill Books Moves Forward with Plan to Open on Charles Street
Despite the ongoing health crisis, Beacon Hill Books is pressing on with its plan to open on Charles Street. “I’m still moving forward, even though this is a crazy moment to be embarking on a new enterprise,” said Chestnut Streetresident…
Online Startup Partners with Two Hill Restaurants to Offer Consumers High-Quality Groceries
An online startup is partnering with two Beacon Hill restaurants to offer curbside pickup of premium groceries at their respective locations. Grocery Outpost, which recently launched to help local restaurants provide quality fruits, vegetables and meats to consumers, is working…
Rep. Livingstone and Councilor Bok Help Transform St. Joseph’s Church Into City Meal Site
Through the efforts of State Rep. Jay Livingstone and City Councilor Kenzie Bok, St. Joseph’s Church in the West End is now serving as an official City of Boston meal site. Beginning Tuesday, May 26, the city started delivering pre-pared…
Artu to Permanently Shutter Charles Street Location May 30
Artu will permanently close its 89 Charles St. location on Saturday, May 30, making it the first restaurant in the neighborhood to fall casualty during the COVID-19 pandemic. “We wish to thank each and every one of you for your…
Restoration Work on Shaw 54th Memorial Now Underway
Work on the $2.8 million facelift of the Robert Gould Shaw and the 54th Regiment Memorial on the Boston Common, which pays tribute to the first Northern black volunteer infantry unit enlisted to fight in the Civil War, kicked off the last Wednesday,…
Still Hopeful: Church on the Hill Unsure of When On-site Services Will Resume
While places of worship have been allowed to reopen under Phase 1 of Gov. Charlie Baker’s four-part plan for Massachusetts, Church on the Hill won’t be holding on-site religious services any time too soon. “We have a little, tiny chapel,…
BHAC Approves Application for Renovation of the Athenaeum’s South Balcony
The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission approved an application as submitted for the renovation of the Boston Athenaeum’s south balcony during a virtual hearing on Thursday, May 21. The applicant, Matthew Bronski, a principal with the Waltham engineering firm Simpson Gumpertz…