Lintels: The Silent Killer
Old building materials, new insulation standards and consistently wet summers can spell trouble for many of Boston's historic homes, contractors and experts said, so property owners need to be on the lookout now for warning signs..

New Covid Strain Is Heading East
The Stratus strain has been building momentum for months, officially designated XFG by monitors like the World Health Organization (WHO) when it was first documented in January.

Groundwater Rules May Be Streamlined
City officials revealed the proposal on August 19 in a public meeting organized in collaboration with the Boston Groundwater Trust (BGT).

Beacon Hill Brownstones Carry Special Significance
With just a brief glance around Beacon Hill, one can tell it is a neighborhood of deep historical significance. State and local politics have their seats of power here. Sites that mark milestones in the birth of the U.S. are intermingled with everyday life.

Nucci Retiring After 30 Years
After more than 30 years at Suffolk University, John Nucci is stepping down from his role as senior vice president of external affairs. For colleagues, neighbors and city leaders, his retirement marks the close of a career defined by bridge building between the university and the Boston community.

America’s 1st Modern Hotel
In 1829, the Tremont Hotel opened at the corner of Tremont and Beacon Streets. It had 170 rooms that rented for $2 a day and included four meals. In 1869 the Tremont also became the first hotel in the U.S. to install indoor plumbing. Notable guests were Davy Crockett and Charles Dickens.

To Market, To Market
The nonprofit Muddy Water Initiative is hosting a Farmers Market every Sunday from 10am-2pm under the Bowker Overpass..

Residents Want Cameras And More Police Presence
“What I would suggest is, how do we actually empower the police to do their jobs, to go after the drug dealers? Why can’t we start there?” said de Linden, “I don’t see why that would be a controversial thing to do. And that would, I think, hopefully go a long way.

Dead Group’s Banners Still Fly
Even though the organization no longer exists, Washington Gateway Main Streets (WGMS) banners still fly in areas of South End..

Ferry from North Station Has Started
The Seaport Transportation Management Association (TMA), in partnership with the City of Boston, has launched a commuter ferry connecting North Station to the South Boston Waterfront. The service is designed to ease congestion by closing a gap in last mile transportation that discourages many Seaport commuters from using public transportation.

New Transit Has Arrived
The Boston-based startup, CargoB, works much like other bicycle sharing systems where users use a mobile app to check out a ride at and per-minute fee. What sets them apart is that they’re offering people a way to get around without sacrificing the ability to take stuff with them.