It’s the only red thing on the table at Thanksgiving, but the superfruit that is authentically American has a lot more going for it than it’s bright red color on Thanksgiving. Cranberries are a great resource for New England, and…
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Walsh to Light Common Christmas Tree
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and guests from the Province of Nova Scotia will celebrate the 78th Annual Tree Lighting on Boston Common on Thursday, December 5, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The celebration is presented by the Boston Parks…
Neighborhood Roundup
King’s Chapel’s Tuesday Recitals King’s Chapel, 58 Tremont St., presents its Tuesday Recitals. Admission is by suggested donation of $5 per person; the donations are given to the performing musicians. Programs begin at 12:15 p.m. and last approximately 35 minutes;…
Leonard Lee, Sr. Named to Boston Parks Commission
Leonard M. Lee, Sr. was sworn in as the newest member of the Boston Parks and Recreation Commission at the Commission’s Oct. 28 public meeting at Boston Parks and Recreation Department headquarters at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue in Roxbury. Named to…
Beacon Hill’s Church of the Advent Celebrates 175 Years
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh has proclaimed Sunday, Dec. 1, 2019, Church of the Advent Day. On that day, the Church of the Advent, corner of Brimmer and Mount Vernon Streets, will mark its 175th anniversary with a full day of…
Longfellow Bridge Receives International Accolade for Its Unique Lighting Design
The iconic Longfellow Bridge has been recognized with yet another accolade – this time, the 2018 Lighting Design Award – Heritage Lighting LIT trophy, which was bestowed last month at a ceremony in Budapest, Hungary. “We are very proud to have…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Garlands & Greens 2019 Beacon Hill Holiday Decorating 2019-2020 got off to a great start last week at our 24th Annual Garlands & Greens cocktail party fundraiser at the Hampshire House. Many thanks to the over 140 neighbors who attended…
BTD Holds Community Walk of Neighborhood Before Southwest Corridor Expansion Project
In anticipation of its planned expansion of the Southwest Corridor to downtown, the Boston Transportation Department held a community walk of Beacon Hill on Saturday, Nov. 2. BTD Active Transportation Director Stefanie Seskin wrote that the walk, which was one…
MGH Cancer Center’s CenterStage Brings Natasha Bedingfield to the MFA
Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center’s second annual CenterStage gala celebrates the progress that has been made in the fight against cancer and honors the amazing people who help make it possible, while raising funds for the work that remains. Eileen…
Beacon Hill Women’s Forum Hosts Tatte Owner Tzurit Or
As Lisa Macalaster, the founder of the Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) seven years ago, said at the start of the evening, it was a perfect storm….the weather was decidedly cold outside, there were more attendees than ever before, it…