By Mark Duffield On Oct. 20, 2022, Marika’s Antique Store at 130 Charles St. and its beloved owner, Matthew Raisz, took their last breath. As Secretary of War, Edwin Stanton opined when President Abraham Lincoln had passed away: “He now…
Charlesbank Playground Closed due to Construction
Special to the Times On Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) closed the Charlesbank Playground on the Esplanade in the City of Boston to replace the existing playground with the new Gronk Playground, which is expected…
Public gets First Look at Conceptual Plan for North Station Gateway Project
By Dan Murphy A conceptual plan for the North Station Gateway Project, which would replace three existing buildings with a 40-story mixed-use building, including residential, hotel, and retail components, was unveiled on Thursday, Nov. 21 during a virtual public meeting…
Neighborhood Roundup
Hill Holiday Stroll returns Thursday, Dec. 5 The Beacon Hill Business Association’s long-running Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll returns Thursday, Dec. 5. Starting at 5 p.m., Charles Street between Cambridge and Beacon streets will be closed off to traffic, allowing for…
MGFC Holds Annual Storybook Ball Fundraising Event
The energy was palpable as nearly 600 guests came together for Mass General for Children’s (MGfC) Storybook Ball on Saturday, November 2, celebrating 25 years of the spectacular fundraising event. Led by Co-Chairs Sarah and Walter Donovan and Laura Will…
City Receives $9.8 million to Build a Climate-Ready Workforce
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu recently joined Senator Ed Markey, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officials, state officials and local partners to announce that the City of Boston has been awarded $9.8 million from the Inflation Reduction…