As was the case throughout the Commonwealth, President Joe Biden and former president Donald Trump topped the ballot with Boston voters during the Super Tuesday presidential primary on Tuesday, March 5. According to the city’s unofficial election results, President Biden…
Author: Dan Murphy
Ducklings Sculptor’s Proposed North End Project Would Tell the Story of Immigration
Nancy Schön, who brought Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book, ‘Make Way for Ducklings,’ to life in the Public Garden with her iconic sculpture, is now hoping to tell the story of immigration with another work of public art proposed for…
Antonio’s Reopens in Time for Valentine’s Day Following Nearly Five-Week Renovation
Following an extensive, nearly five-week renovation, Antonio’s Cucina Italiano reopened on Monday, Feb. 5. The newly revitalized space at 288 Cambridge St. now boasts a fresh paint job; new ceilings and floors; new furniture, including tables, chairs, and the rear…
City Councilor Flynn To End Two-Year Term As Council President Next Month
After stepping into the role during a time of transition at City Hall, District 2 City Council President Ed Flynn will end his two-year term as Council President in January. ?“It was a tremendous opportunity and an honor to lead…
City Council Candidates on Hand for WECA Meeting
Four at-Large seats in November’s general election were on hand for the monthly meeting of the West End Civic Association (WECA) on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Amy Lowell Apartments. Candidates for the four City Council at-Large seats in attendance…
Henry Santana Makes Bid for City Councilor At-Large
A familiar face around City Hall over the past few years, Henry Santana will be among the candidates for City Councilor at-Large this fall. Santana, 27, who serves as the city’s Director of the Office of Civic Organizing, was born…
Boston Voters Support Healey for Governor in General Election Victory
Like voters throughout the Commonwealth, Boston residents resoundingly supported Maura Healey in her historic victory in the Nov. 8 general election to become the next Governor of Massachusetts. According to the city’s unofficial election results, the bill of Healey, the…
Draft for Proposed Redevelopment of West End Library Released
Ahead of an Oct. 26 virtual public meeting, the city has released a set of “draft development objectives†for the proposed redevelopment of the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library, which include providing an affordable-housing component. The Mayor’s…
Livingstone Spearheading Clean-Water Effort To Replace State’s Lead Pipes
As lead pipes continue to be the cause of tainted water throughout Boston and the rest of the Commonwealth, Rep. Jay Livingstone of the 8th Suffolk is helping to spearhead the effort to tackle this pernicious problem. Livingstone filed legislation…
City Announces Imminent Changes to Cambridge Street
Through its Connect Downtown program, which aims to improve accessibility for both pedestrians and bicyclists in the downtown neighborhoods, the city is planning to make several changes to Cambridge Street this fall, which include plans for a new separated bike…