Hybrid Work Is Hurting City Hall
A cafe on the third floor mezzanine of Boston’s City Hall has quietly shut down after its business became unsustainable due to the city’s remote work policy..

Boston’s Dunkin’ Fanaticism Is Real
America might run on Dunkin’, but it feels like Boston is swimming in it. No matter where you are standing in the city, it is unlikely that you will be more than a few minutes away from that pink and orange sign..

New Cameras a Source Of Relief and Confusion
The cameras, which were installed after efforts lead by the Beacon Hill Business Association (BHBA) and the Beacon Hill Civic Association (BHCA) raised money for what they believed would be a single camera, have led to questions about funding sources and credit for the grassroots effort.

Wanna Be on The 13th Floor?
For high rises in the United States, skipping the number 13 was once a standard convention. Many taller structures referred to their 13th floor as 14 and renumbered the rest of the building accordingly, a bizarre ruse apparently meant to save building managers from their more superstitious clients.

Taking a Winter Break
The Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association sprung residents from their winter cocoons on February 26 by hosting a tour of Winteractive followed by a reception at Merchant..

Wu Promises More Attention to Crime
Over 90 people from 45 organizations attended the meeting, including Mayor Michelle Wu’s team, five Downtown residents and nine senior members of the Boston Police Department. The summit was organized by the Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association (DBNA).

So What Has Changed?
Since 1883, not much on Beacon Hill except the prices. In the Back Bay, there are now high rises galore..

1897
Kenmore Square in 1897 had no Red Sox game day traffic (or bike lanes)..

CDC Head Marks His 1st Anniversary
Reflecting on his first year as the executive director of the Fenway Community Development Corporation (FCDC), Steven Farrell was grateful for taking the wheel of a well-oiled machine and for experiencing the close-knit community firsthand, with a little help from his 74-pound Rhodesian Ridgeback, Colby.

Ellis Is Such a Drag
On Monday, Ellis residents congregated for a little drag bingo at Club Cafe.

Wu Praises Non-Existent Mass. and Cass Efforts
Mayor Michelle Wu praised improvements in public safety at Mass. and Cass, the problematic intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard, at a press briefing last week, despite continuous resident complaints about increasing drug use in the area.

Drinking Well For 116 Years
J.J. Foley’s on Berkeley Street celebrated its 116th anniversary last weekend. Thank God the walls can’t talk in this time of political correctness..

Seaport EMS Facility Is Finally Underway
The $13 million two ambulance bay facility, located in the Raymond L. Flynn Marine Park adjacent to Pier 10 on Dry Dock Avenue, will fill a gap in public services that have lagged behind the commercial and residential development of the South Boston Waterfront.

Corned Beef Not Irish Tradition
Corned beef and cabbage is a popular meal on St. Patrick’s Day, but it did not originate in Ireland..

Top Hits (1965)
1. Wooly Bully - Sam the Sham and the Pharaohs 2. I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch) - Four Tops 3. (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones 4. You Were on My Mind - We Five 5. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - The Righteous Brothers 6. Downtown - Petula Clark 7.