Eleven Boston-resident obituaries were published this week: Bean, Philip M.; Fenton, Cheryl Ann; Frishman, Yeva; Karol, Edward Joseph "Ed"; Luong, Hoa Thi; Lydon, James E.; Nguyen, Joe; Ortega, Jose Alejandro; Robinson, Eunice "Robbie"; Smalls-Cardona, Vernelle; and Zaborney, John J. De…
Boston council hears hours of testimony on City Hall and sidewalk accessibility gaps. City Councilor Edward M.
Boston's City Council used its Aug. 26 meeting to honor Boston to Belfast Youth Empowerment, a nonprofit now in its seventh year of sending local youth hockey players to Belfast, Northern Ireland, as part of the city's sister-city exchange. This year's travelers include players from All…
This week's obituary notices carry 8 Boston-resident deaths: Connor, Matthew James; Gutkin, Irina; Leonard, Deanie Myers; Poberezhskaya, Shefra; Ratta, Eleanor S. (Figaratto); Ruiz, Luz Vizcaino; Valcimond, Violene; and Whelan, Brian C. All eight died between August 24 and August 27, 20…
Jaylen Brown reflected on his decade with the Celtics during an emotional return to Boston on Sunday, Aug. 30, per Heavy Sports. WBUR flagged uncertainty over the Boston Symphony Orchestra's future ahead of its fall classical season, while Red Sox pitcher Raymond Burgos was optioned to …
Boston lands on a new global smart cities ranking as one of just four U.S. cities to make the cut. Time Out's newly published list of the world's 50 "smartest" cities, out Saturday, singles out Boston among the American entries, a distinction that plays into the city's tech and innovati…
Boston council panel presses VA and city officials on Black veteran lung cancer deaths and women's health gaps. Councilor Edward M.
Boston health officials expanded a public health advisory for the Charles River Thursday after elevated cyanobacteria levels were detected. The warning covers the lower basin and urges residents and pets to steer clear of the water until conditions improve, per Boston Patch's report, "B…
A Boston housing redevelopment project has grown to more than $2 million in funding, according to Boston Patch. The outlet also reported that a Roxbury sunflower garden party hosted by Madison Park Development Corporation returns to Grove Hall this week, while Boston-based Shanghai Ravi…
Boston commission sells 48-year-vacant Dorchester lot, extends stalled Roxbury training project. The Public Facilities Commission voted 2-0 to convey a Willow Street parcel to 87-89 Mountain Ave, LLC for $55,100, with the deed carrying an open-space restriction.