By Dan Murphy At a Nov. 9 reception at the Boston Marriot Copley Place that drew around 1,100 attendees, West End branch librarian Helen Bender was among 21 Community Heroes honored by ABCD (Action for Boston Community Development). A lifelong…
BHWF Hosts Evening with Architect, Ann Beha
By Christine Thuy-Anh Vu The Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) hosted a scintillating evening of convivial company at the Hampshire House, featuring renowned architect Ann Beha as the honored speaker on Nov. 14. Introduced by friend and Program Director Debbie…
Police Briefs 11-21-2017
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny/Shoplifting 11/10/17 – At about 10:28 a.m., a male suspect was arrested for larceny/shoplifting and trespassing. A Charles Street sporting-goods store employee chased down the suspect when he fled on foot after…
Building a Future for all of Us
By Mayor Marty Walsh I’m lucky to call Boston home. My parents immigrated here with little more than their hope for a better life. They raised me in Dorchester, where I learned the value of hard work, second chances, and…
Letter to the Editor
Deplorable, unsafe state of Beacon Hill brick sidewalks Dear Editor, This letter is addressed to everyone on Beacon Hill. I am an 82-year-old man in good health. In the last two years, I have tripped on the bricks and I…
Remember Those in Need
For the vast majority of Americans, Thanksgiving and the holiday season is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many of our fellow…