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City Tap Hosts Swiftie Trivia Brunch on April 27
Fort Point hotspot celebrates all things Taylor with themed trivia. The (never-ending) era of Taylor Swift continues as City Tap House hosts a Miss Americana-themed trivia brunch on April 27. Gather your friendship bracelet-wearing Swiftie-smarties and get ready to make Travis’ better half proud. In between rounds of T-Swizzle...
The Seaport is now home to the first Formula 1 Racing Arcade in the country!
F1 Arcade is now open in the neighborhood. Located at 87 Pier 4 Blvd, this stunning spot can’t be missed. Inside, there are 69 racing simulators that move, jolt, and rev – emulating the thrills of being behind the wheel of a real race car. With four different...
BPDA Virtual Community Meetings: Reserve Channel Development
The Boston Planning and Development Agency will host two meetings in May to discuss the Reserve Channel Development. Project Proponent: Oxford Pappas (OXP) The BPDA is hosting a virtual Public Meeting to discuss the recently. filed Reserved Channel Development project in South Boston. The. purpose of the meeting is to...
5 Things You Should Know This Week – April 22nd
April 22nd is Earth Day, and there are plenty of simple ways to celebrate right here in the neighborhood! Check out our roundup here!. Be informed. Get involved. The Boston Planning and Development Agency is hosting a virtual meeting to discuss the Reserved Channel on Monday, April 22nd from 6pm-8pm to discuss the Reserved Channel Development project. You can get all the details.
Mayor Wu announces Return of Playoff Hub on Canal Street
BOSTON – Friday, April 19, 2024 – Mayor Michelle Wu, in partnership with Downtown North Association, today announced the return of the Boston Playoff Hub on Canal Street, creating a car-free zone for fans to gather before and during home playoff games at TD Garden. The return of this pedestrian zone builds on Mayor Wu’s commitment to reimagining Boston’s streets and transforming public space in a way that’s enjoyable for residents, small business owners, and visitors.
Fashion but make it art – ICA unveils a handcrafted silk scarf featuring artwork by Firelei Báez
(Boston, MA—APRIL 18, 2024) In celebration of artist Firelei Báez’s first North American museum survey, the ICA Store has collaborated with the artist to create a unique, handcrafted silk scarf featuring one of Báez’s signature map paintings, Untitled (Temple of Time) (2020). Báez’s exuberant, colorful...
High Holiday – 420 Events in the Neighborhood
Happy 420 to all those who garden! Here are some special events happening in and around the neighborhood to celebrate the high holiday!. Join Castle Island Brewery for the high holiday on Saturday, April 20th, starting at 1pm. There will be a special release beer, a tie-dye station, and a learn-to-roll station with Native Sun! Dan Walker will be performing live reggae music from 1-4pm. Make sure to stop by!
Brace Yourself, Boston – the Median Price for a Single-Family Home is $910,000
It looks like the price of homes, in particular, single families, is on the rise in Greater Boston. According to the Greater Boston Association of Realtors, the median price is $910,000, which is more than a 9% increase over the same month last year, setting a new March record. So,...
Weekend Picks – April 19th
Need weekend plans?!? We’ve got you covered! And Happy 4/20 to all those who garden!. Join Castle Island Brewery for the high holiday on Saturday, April 20th, starting at 1pm. There will be a special release beer, a tie-dye station, and a learn-to-roll station with Native Sun! Dan Walker will be performing live reggae music from 1-4pm. Make sure to stop by!
Looking for Love – Here are some single events in South Boston
Are you tired of dating apps? You’re not alone. More and more people are ditching the digital dating game and opting for something more organic. If this sounds like something you’d like – you’re in luck! Check out some of the events happening around Southie – specifically for singles!
Boston History Lesson: Papa Gino’s originated in East Boston
Did you know one of New England’s most popular pizza chains actually originated here in Boston? Papa Gino’s, originally a hole-in-the-wall pizzeria known as Piece O’Pizza, was founded in 1954 in East Boston by Italian immigrant Michael Valerio. A Korean War veteran, Valerio was born in 1930...
Seaport Smalls Outdoor Season of Family Fun
Join Seaport Smalls on Saturdays, from 10AM-11AM outdoors at The Rocks at Harbor Way for a rotating selection of free children’s programming for ages 0-8 years old. Programming partners include Bonaparte Magic with magic, Little Groove Music, music for kids, and Porter Square Books with story hour. Refreshments will be available at Blue Bottle Coffee, including hot coffee, espresso beverages, and pastries.
New York Times: 25 Best Restaurants in Boston including these two in the neighborhood
The New York Times recently announced its list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Boston (and Boston is used loosely as many of these restaurants are in Brookline, Cambridge and beyond)! These two in the neighborhood were included!. Row 34. Chuck an oyster shell in any direction in Boston and...
Southie Spotlight: Old Gold Rugby Football Club
On any given Saturday afternoon in season, you might just find dozens of men ranging in all shapes and sizes, with grass stains on their shorts and a beer in hand at Shamrock Pub in South Boston. That would be the Old Gold Rugby Football Club hosting their opponent for...
Karen Read Trial Begins This Week
The much-anticipated murder trial involving defendant Karen Read starts on Tuesday. The 44-year-old Mansfield woman is accused of backing up her SUV into her boyfriend, BPD Officer John O’Keefe, and leaving him to die outside a Canton home after a night of drinking back in January of 2022. Read’s...
Mayor Wu + BAA Announce the Fastest Bostonian Awards at the 128th Boston Marathon
BOSTON – Monday, April 15, 2024 – Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Athletic Association (B.A.A.) today announced the recipients of the second annual awards for the Fastest Bostonians, given to the Boston man, woman, and non-binary runner with the quickest finish times at the 128th Boston Marathon. The awards will be given to Dr. Miles Batty from West Roxbury, an orthopedic surgery resident who finished the race in 2 hours and 25 minutes; Arianna Maida from Jamaica Plain, a Physician Assistant at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute who finished the race in 2 hours 48 minutes and 50 seconds; and Nonie Anderson from Brighton, a Boston College Law School student who finished the race in 3 hours 44 minutes and 18 seconds. Mayor Wu and the B.A.A. will celebrate these three runners at a reception in the coming days.
5 Things You Should Know This Week – April 15th
Let’s honor and reflect on all that is strong and resilient about the City of Boston! You’re also encouraged to perform an act of kindness! Why not do a good deed by performing a simple act of kindness in the neighborhood? Here are some suggestions!. Morrissey Blvd. Lane...
Guess what? Morrissey Blvd at Norwood Street will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday
Beginning on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, and continuing through Wednesday, April 17, 2024, the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) will implement a lane closure on Morrissey Boulevard at the intersection of Norwood Street in the City of Boston’s Dorchester neighborhood from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. to accommodate utility work. Traffic patterns will be clearly marked, and a police detail will be on site.
BPD Community Alert – Help Identify individual involved in a St. Patrick’s Day attack at F and Tudor streets.
BPD Community Alert: Detectives assigned to District C-6 (South Boston) are seeking the public’s assistance to identify an individual involved in an aggravated assault incident that occurred at approximately 4:41 PM on Sunday, March 17, 2024, in the area of F Street and Tudor Street. Three victims were randomly...
On the Dot – Next Phase of New Large Scale Development Approved by BPDA
On Thursday, the Boston Planning & Development Agency board approved the next phase of Core Investments Inc.’s On the Dot project. This 21-acre strip of Dorchester Avenue near Andrew Square will be transformed into a development of life-science, retail, and residential buildings. According to the Boston Globe, this section...
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