Details of a proposed office-to-residential redevelopment project that would transform an 11-story, block-long building at 31 St. James Ave. in the Back Bay into 476 residential units were discussed during a city-sponsored meeting held virtually on Oct. 14. The Vanbarton…
Executive Director of the Boston Public Art Triennial Kate Gilbert guest speaker at BHWF
Public art champion, Kate Gilbert, first became aware that art has the potential to spark dialogue during a drive with her parents to a Hamden, Connecticut, supermarket in the late 1970s. She remembers her father expressing his displeasure upon seeing…
You can make soup
For those new to cooking at home, soup is a great place to start. Food writer Ruth Reichl said, “If you’ve got chicken stock, you’ve got a meal.” And it doesn’t have to be chicken stock. You can make soup…
‘Bending Towards Justice’ at West End Museum connects Beacon Hill’s revolutionary legacy to America’s ongoing struggle for freedom
Beacon Hill has long stood at the center of Boston’s political and civic life, where the ideals of liberty first championed during the American Revolution have continued to be tested, debated and redefined. Bending Towards Justice,, a dramatic presentation spanning…
MBTA releases new round of collectible CharlieCards celebrating Boston
The MBTA shared it has released five new special edition collectible CharlieCards featuring iconic Boston landmarks including: the Massachusetts State Capital building, Bunker Hill Monument, the Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum, the Old State House, and TD Garden. The…
Wu announces Elsie Diaz as new Cape Verdean Cultural Advisor
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced the appointment of Elsie Dias as the City of Boston’s new Cape Verdean Cultural Advisor within the Office of Cultural Affairs. The office, within the Equity and Inclusion Cabinet, is composed of Cultural Advisors who…