The Boston Guardian

Back Bay Parade Season Begins

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Back Bay Parade Season Begins
By Jules Roscoe
Back Bay parade season used to be a resident nightmare. In summers with busy road closing events, residents and businesses have often struggled to get around, as the city provided little to no communication about how events would impact roads and parking.

More Transport Options Are Here

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

More Transport Options Are Here
By Will Nelson
What sets them apart is that they’re offering people a way to get around without sacrificing the ability to take stuff with them. Cargo bikes have for a long time been a part of bike share programs in European cities.

Diamonds Are a Hotel’s Best Friend

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Diamonds Are a Hotel’s Best Friend
By Mannie Lewis
Seven Boston hotels rated 5-Diamonds in AAA’s annual ranking that was just released, the second highest number in any American city except New York with 12 and ahead of Beverly Hills and Chicago with five each..

Before the Combat Zone There Was Gay Times Sq.

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Before the Combat Zone There Was Gay Times Sq.
By Mannie Lewis
Before the Combat Zone, lower Washington Street was Gay Times Square, a mecca of bright lights, entertainment and a tolerance for life beyond the societal norms of heterosexuality..

Correction

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

A story in The Boston Guardian's last issue on the annual Charles River water quality report card mistakenly characterized the Muddy River as swimmable between 55 and 70 percent of the time.

Stakeholders Meet To Discuss Safety

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Stakeholders Meet To Discuss Safety
By Brendan Cassidy
Braving extreme temperatures surpassing 95 degrees, a swarm of elected officials, park rangers, police officers and members of the Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association met up and walked through the streets together as part of a public safety walk on Tuesday, May 19.

America’s 1st Modern Hotel

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

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.

THE PASTORAL HILL

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

THE PASTORAL HILL
Yes, there is greenery on Beacon Hill as was evident last Thursday during the 97th annual Hidden Garden Tour sponsored by the Beacon Hill Garden Club..

More Affordable Housing Destined for Beacon Hill

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By Jules Roscoe
Last Friday, the state announced over $2 million in funding for an affordable housing gut renovation of a long-abandoned building at 27-29 Hancock Street, run by community developer Fenway Forward. The project has been approved since last year, but now has all of its funding.

BHCA’S OSCAR

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

BHCA’S OSCAR
O’Hagan came to Boston in the late 1990s to work as a nanny on Beacon Hill. She now owns Rugg Road Paper Company and Paws on Charles and is known for her contributions to the neighborhood..

55 Bus Is Still in Play

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By Brendan Cassidy
Jamie Culbertson, a community organizer for Fenway Forward, said there are many residents who are physically disabled who struggle to get around in the evening without the bus. Culbertson noted that many of the area’s subway stations are not ADA accessible.

10 YRS. OF COMMUNITY

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

10 YRS. OF COMMUNITY
The Fenway Community Center held its 10th Annual Gala on May 21 at Eastern Standard..

Forum Focuses on St. Resurfacing & Garbage

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Forum Focuses on St. Resurfacing & Garbage
By Brandon Hill
Residents pressed Boston officials on trash collection, sidewalk conditions, traffic safety and public safety concerns during a lengthy South End Forum meeting on Tuesday of this week.

“New” Group Has A New Name

Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:00 GMT

By Daniel Larlham Jr.
“The nice thing about the combined association and the website and the data and the digital age, all of our history is preserved.