By Dan Murphy China Altman never imagined the Rose Brigade she established three decades ago to tend to the rose beds in the Public Garden would grow into what is reportedly the longest, sustained volunteer group operating in the city.…
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Boston Public Library to Gain New Trustees
By Beth Treffeisen In an effort to diversify the Boston Public Library leadership and funding sources, the Boston City Council voted to pass a home rule petition proposed by the Mayor to expand the number of BPL Trustees from nine…
BHCA Community Corner
Evening on the Esplanade Wednesday The Beacon Hill Civic Association invites families and friends to an Evening on the Esplanade, a summer evening filled with music, camaraderie and tasty food that will take place Wednesday, July 19th, at the DCR…
Downtown View:Following Up on the HarborWalk Walk
By Karen Cord Taylor A few weeks ago seven friends and I explored the HarborWalk from Lovejoy Wharf to Congress Street. We were dismayed by the blind alleys, signs pointing in the wrong direction or no signs, parking lots and…
Boston Landmarks Orchestra Returns to the Hatch Shell
By Beth Treffeisen With summer in full swing, it is time to sit back, relax, and enjoy a free night of classical music, courtesy of the Boston Landmarks Orchestra. Under the leadership of Music Director Christopher Wilkins and Executive Director…
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…
Sandwich Board Signs Regulations Will Soon be up for Debate
By Beth Treffeisen In bright colored letters across chalkboard signs, witty remarks or inspirational quotes entice a passerby to stop, look in and see what’s inside. These free marketing tools aid many small and larger businesses alike to get shoppers…
Esplanade Association’s Healthy Fit and Fun off to a Great Start
The Esplanade was hot and steamy on Tuesday evening with over 300 people dancing and jumping to the rhythms of Zumba at the kick off of the Esplanade Association’s summer long free fitness series Healthy, Fit and Fun! For the…
Leventhal Map Center Gala
Hilary and Chris Gabrieli at the Map Center Gala, which raised over $1.5M to support educational programs.
Summer Dock Party Returns on July 20
On Thursday, July 20, the Esplanade Friends Council will host the seventh annual “Esplanade Summer Dock Party” on the Community Boating Docks on the Charles River Esplanade from 7 to 10:30 p.m. Set against the incomparable backdrop of the Charles…