Something has to be done Dear Editor, I do vehemently agree that something must be done to deal with the problem of prescription pain killer abuse. One death is far too many, let alone the much higher number quoted in…
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Downtown View:North Station Transportation Troubles
Consider North Station. The Boston Redevelopment Authority has defined its area as extending from the river to New Sudbury Street and from Cambridge Street to North Washington Street. Parts of that area, especially around the terminal itself, used to offer…
New Tobacco Ordinance Effect of April 1 No Fooling
 An ordinance signed by Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh to prohibit the use of smokeless tobacco and other tobacco products at professional sporting events, collegiate, high school and amateur sporting events will officially go into effect on April 1. No…
Boston’s Public Health Successes Highlighted in the Report
A report that recognized a snapshot of health outcomes across 26 major cities has named Boston for its remarkable strides in improving public health for city residents. Big Cities Health Coalition in its 6th edition of Big Cities Health Inventory,…
Downtown View:My people
It’s when I ride the crowded subway that I feel most Bostonian. “These are my people,†I think. Not that they are much like me. They are younger than I am for the most part. Sometimes one will get up…
GBCVB Has Helped Bolster the Economy for Many Years
One of the primary, if not the primary, private sector marketing and visitor service organizations charged with the development of attracting meetings, conventions and tourism related business to bolster the economy is the Greater Boston Convention and Visitors Bureau (GBCVB).…
Mayor Puts Indy Car Race Plans Forward with No Public Input
Mayor Martin J. Walsh’s private dreams could be a nightmare for others. Hosting several Boston Grand Prix events during Labor Day weekend has already raised many questions and it appears that many area residents are not pleased that the city…
Downtown View:Giving Thanks
You will probably be sitting around a table soon telling friends and family what you are thankful for. We think about the big things—those friends and family members, the good food, good health, a satisfying job. We can easily forget…
Stolen or Missing Drugs Numbers Increasing
Outlined in a new State Department of Public Health report, opioid pills and other prescription pills have been missing or stolen from hospitals and clinics across the state at a 15 percent increase over all of last year. The jump…
Banning Replica Handguns in Public Places a Positive Move
An ordinance banning replica handguns in public spaces throughout the City of Boston, aimed at increasing public safety, has been signed by Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh with support from the Boston City Council. The measure will make residents aware…