By Karen Cord Taylor Karen is on a break. We’ve not heard much about this bill since last winter. But jaywalking is still a Bostonian’s best bet. It gladdened my heart last week to read that state Senator Harriette Chandler,…
Councilor Zakim Votes Not to Oppose Initiative to Raise Charter School Cap
By Beth Treffeisen The Boston City Council voted 11–2 to support the charter cap resolution filed by Councilors Tito Jackson and Matt O’Malley opposing the Question 2 ballot initiative to raise the charter cap in Massachusetts. By voting against it,…
Walsh’s Movie Nights Continue Through September 23 on Common
Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s Movie Nights, part of the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s ParkARTS program, give residents and visitors the opportunity to enjoy popular films under the night skies in city parks in August and September. All shows begin…
Boston Center of the Arts Welcomes New President and CEO
By Beth Treffeisen Bouncing from desk to desk as his new office gets some new carpeting, Gregory Ruffer, the new president and CEO of the Boston Center for the Arts (BCA), was at the end of his second week of…
Lantern Tours Explore the Freedom Trail After Dark Starting on Sept 22
Discover the Freedom Trail in a new light – after dark – on the official Freedom Trail® Lantern Tours. Freedom Trail Foundation announces the return of the unique Freedom Trail® Lantern Tours, offering visitors and residents the opportunity to experience…
Police Briefs 08-23-2016
Beacon Hill Beat From Boston Police Area A-1 Larceny from Motor Vehicle 08/14/16 – A victim reported she parked her rented 2016 Nissan Sentra at Charles and Revere streets on Aug. 13 at around 10:30 p.m., but when she returned…