Arthur Rose Turns 107 Years Young
Rose is a well-respected and beloved member of the community. At a party celebrating his birthday last week, a number of elected officials presented citations to formally recognize him. On Monday, a Commonwealth of Massachusetts flag was flown above the State House in his honor.

More Back Bay Housing
The conversion of the beautiful eight-story masonry-built structure would see nothing changed of its exterior. Just steps away from Public Garden, the project would bring much needed rental units to the Back Bay neighborhood..

Candy Hearts Originated From Fort Point Factory
But for several years, there was something missing from the holiday, Necco Sweethearts, the iconic conversation hearts that had been a staple of February 14 celebrations for generations.

Condos Are Cheaper Than Parking Spaces
Last year, a wave of headlines drew attention to the rising cost of permanent parking in Downtown Boston when a parking space at the Brimmer Street Garage was listed for $750,000.

Goodbye Jean
He could be undiplomatic in his critiques, but then again, journalism is not for timid and oversensitive people..

Parker House’s History: Scrod to Ho Chi Minh
“I like to say that it was not invented by the Parker House, but that it was perfected,” said Susan Wilson, the Parker House’s official historian. As desserts similar to the Boston cream pie were around Boston and the country well before the Parker House put their spin on it.

Remember When?
How much really has changed on Washington Street since 1906, almost 120 years ago?.

Hill Residents Were Civil Rights Activists
“Middleton was a striver. [I mention] Walker and Stewart because they were so brash, especially Walker,” said Kathryn Woods, a tour guide for the Freedom Trail Foundation. “I always admire people who get their toes stepped on and say, ‘Get the hell off my foot!’”.

Focusing on Our “Nuts and Bolts”
We need to address issues like snow removal, pest control, and pedestrian safety.

Local Dollars For Local Groups
The Boston Planning Department has awarded $275,000 to 15 community organizations. The money is part of a community benefits package funded by the developer of 1350 Boylston Street in December, 2013.

Prang’s Cards Were Hallmark of Industry
Prang began traveling in Europe, working in printing and textile shops in the early 1840s. Because he became involved in German revolutionary activities in 1848, he was pursued by the Prussian government and he fled to the U.S. in 1850, settling in Boston.

New Smoke Shop Starting Lots of Fire
A smoke shop that recently opened in the basement of a South End wine store is causing concern for some neighbors and city officials..

Foodie’s Market Will Close in June
In a joint press release put out Monday between Foodie’s and its landlord, the market’s general manager Victor Leon said he was “forever grateful” to the South End, but that “operating a small, independently owned grocery store has become increasingly challenging in today’s economic environment.

Two Neighborhood Association to Merge
The Blackstone/Franklin Square Neighborhood Association, which spans the area around and to the south of its two namesake parks along Washington Street, and the East Berkeley Neighborhood Association, further east and running adjacent to I-93, will complete their newly approved merger this spring.