Charles River May See Even More Pollutants
“From our perspective, it’s still not good enough,” said Emily Norton, the executive director of the Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA), a nonprofit dedicated to preserving the health of the river for the past 60 years, said in a phone call..

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..

Local Cannabis Shops Are Smokin’
While the cannabis Industry in Massachusetts has been plagued by dispensary closings due to oversupply and steep pricing reductions, dispensaries in Boston’s downtown neighborhoods are holding their own..

Spring Delayed
Some long-time residents of Beacon Hill, the North End and the South End associate the appearance of the city’s yellow street sweepers with an unofficial start of spring. They will have to wait this year until May 16 instead of the traditional May 1 as the city continues to clear snow.

Downtown Proposed as National Historic District
This new historic district, named the Exchange District, is centered at the intersection of Devonshire and Water Streets in the North End of Downtown.

New Downtown Liaison
Lin grew up in New Jersey but moved to Massachusetts in 2020. She previously worked in legal aid throughout Boston and most recently served as a case manager on the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence..

Goodbye Upper Crust
A Beacon Hill staple for over 20-years has closed as its lease was not removed. Not to worry as Upper Crust’s successor will still serve pizza but also pasta dishes with dine-in and takeout options. Willie’s” at 20 Charles Street will open in early spring.

The Boston Strangler Victimized the Hill
Beacon Hill is home to narrow streets, old, restored brick houses, modern galleries, and attractions. And if you have been here a while, you will also recognize the Paramount restaurant at 44 Charles Street..

Red Sox Wanting Additional Concert
The Red Sox and the city of Boston have an agreement that states if the Red Sox apply to hold more than 12 concerts any given year, it should be due to unforeseen circumstances and any additional concerts should bring significant cultural value to the region.

Just a Few Changes
Except for the Hotel Buckminster, there have been some changes in Kenmore Square since 1897. Cars, the T to lessen traffic congestion, paved streets, and Fenway Park are just a few..

Mass/Cass Plan Will Take Time
The action plan itself is the culmination of months of effort from a broad coalition of community activists, elected representatives and appointed officials. Published last month, it aims to both completely stop street drug use and accomplish that without sending nonviolent offenders into the criminal system.

Neighbor Wants to Save 150-Year-Old Tree
Though Boston is home to hundreds of Dutch Elm trees, few hardwoods are as old as the one on Warren Avenue Located in near the intersection of Warren and Dartmouth Street, the sprawling tree which witnessed the end of World War II, JFK’s...

Library Plans Mired in Delays
Community leaders say the immediate holdup centers on two issues. Final tweaks to the building’s footprint to address concerns about the serviceability of an abutting alleyway, and a pending authorization needed to release $32.5 million already allocated in the city’s 2026 to 2030 capital plan.