Infamous Crime Marks 102 Years
Charles Ponzi launched the fraud that would make his name synonymous with white collar malfeasance in January 1920 from his office on School Street, above what is now a Starbucks next to Old City Hall.

Fenway Projects Caught In Alice’s “Wonderland”
Real estate projects in the Fenway are coming to rely increasingly on a single committee for community input,...

King Memorial Sculpture May Make Common Safer
While designers are aiming to keep the historic 1965 Freedom Plaza, where the memorial is situated,...

Wu Mum on New COVID Testing Sites
More than a month ago Boston officials announced they would set up 11 new wastewater-testing sites to address the troubling fact that COVID-19 testing rates have been plummeting in the city.

Weed Shop on Winter Street?
Seven Peaks, the company seeking to open a cannabis dispensary at 54 Winter St., is trying to head off criticism with a focus on security and safety,...

Bistro Ends Bid To Replace Artu
Michael Djesus had proposed “Ono Bistro” with a menu of “plates inspired by all countries of the world.”

Library May Be Lost for Years
The West End Library is set for a major overhaul, but residents worry they could be left for years without vital public services while the project moves forward.

The New Pickleball?
Pickleball is so 2022. In 2023, the “in” sport just may be Broomball which is like hockey but with shoes instead of skates, a broom instead of a stick, and a ball in lieu of a puck.

FPAC Gets New Executive Director
“A lot of my colleagues are in Boston, live in Boston, freelance in Boston and so I have deep roots in the musical community and arts community through them,” Robinson said.

IBA’s Center Wins Universal Praise
The IBA has been working to establish a community center at the now-demolished 85 West Newton St. since November 2021.

LGBTQ Bar May Become Pot Shop
The East Berkeley Neighborhood Association held the first public meeting about the proposed store at 1220 Washington St. on Jan. 3,...