Overlooking the Boston Common, the William Hickling Prescott House at 55 Beacon St. is not only a time capsule that allows visors to explore Boston’s past, but also unbeknownst to many, it has served as the Boston headquarters of the…
Author: Dan Murphy
Zakim Wins Democratic Endorsement over Incumbent Galvin in Secretary of State Race
At the Massachusetts Democratic Party Endorsing Convention at Worcester’s DCU Center on June 3, City Councilor Josh Zakim scored a major coup when he received the party’s endorsement over longtime incumbent Bill Galvin in the race for the Secretary of State. Zakim, a…
Neighborhood Locksmith Wears Many Other Hats
While many know Bob Whitelock as the neighborhood’s resident locksmith who has faithfully served Beacon Hill for the better part of the past 34 years, he is also an accomplished actor, author and musician. The eldest of nine siblings from…
Longfellow Bridge Reopens
One day after the Longfellow Bridge fully reopened for the first time in five years, this milestone was commemorated Friday with a reception on the Charles River Esplanade. “This is indeed an opportunity for celebration,” Gov. Charlie Baker told the…
New Signs Will Welcome Visitors to the Esplanade
Representatives from the Esplanade Association and the state’s Department of Conservation were on hand Friday to unveil new Welcome Signs for the Charles River Esplanade. “These are going to be the front door to the Esplanade for many years to…
Walsh’s Coffee Hour Comes to Commonwealth Ave Mall
More than 100 neighbors turned out to the Commonwealth Avenue Mall Thursday morning, May 24, for the return of Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour. Now in its 19th year, these events take place each spring and summer at…
Paula O’Keeffe Receives 21st Annual Beacon Award
At Monday’s annual meeting of the Beacon Hill Civic Association at the Union Club, Paula O’Keeffe was presented the 21st annual Beacon Award for her significant and sustained” contributions to the community. A West Newton native, O’Keeffe was admittedly unfamiliar…
Hatch Shell Restoration Project Set to Wrap Up Next Month
The $2.4 million restoration project entailing the replacement of the exterior panels on the dome of the Hatch Memorial Shell on the Charles River Esplanade is expected to wrap up in early June, according to Department of Conservation and Recreation…
Zakim Bridge Architect Explores its Link to Eiffel Tower
While 3,435 miles and the Atlantic Ocean stand between Paris and Boston, the two cities share a common bond in that each are defined by an iconic, architectural landmark as Beacon Hill architect Miguel Rosales will discuss in his upcoming…
Area A-1 sees 8-Percent Drop in Part One Crime so far in ‘18
Area A-1 has seen an 8-percent decrease in violent and property crime to date in 2018, compared to last year. According to Boston Police, 602 incidents of Part One crime were reported between Jan. 1 and April 8 of this…