With students returning to the neighborhood for the fall semester, many struggle with the rental process, which can be time-consuming and expensive. SplitSpot, a website aimed at streamlining the process of finding an apartment and roommates, has recently picked up…
Author: Lauren Bennett
‘No Current Plans’ for Requiring Proof of Vaccination in Boston
Following an announcement from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio that proof of vaccination will be required for many indoor activities such as gyms, theaters, and restaurants, Acting Mayor Kim Janey was asked Tuesday if she would follow suit…
Two New Members Sworn Into the Boston School Committee
Two new members of the Boston School Committee were sworn in at City Hall on July 22, where remarks were also given by Acting Mayor Kim Janey. Lorena Lopera and Rafaela Polanco Garcia were appointed to the School Committee following…
Janey Talks Public Health, Public Safety in Latest Press Conference
Acting Mayor Kim Janey held a press conference on July 29, where she talked about public heath following a rise in the city’s COVID cases, as well as provided a public safety update as it relates to OPAT’s review and…
Green Line E Branch August Closures Discussed at Public Meeting
The MBTA Green Line Transformation (GLT) team held a public meeting on July 14 to discuss track work that has now begun between Brigham Circle and South Huntington Ave. stations. Angel Pena, Chief of the GLT, said that a year’s…
Mayoral Candidates Tackle Issue of Homelessness in Recent Forum
The Boston Coalition for Homeless Individuals, which consists of Boston Health Care for the Homeless, Pine Street Inn, Project Place, and St. Francis House, hosted a virtual mayoral forum on July 28. Called “Pathways Out of Homelessness,” the forum was…
Delayed by the Pandemic, Grand Opening Finally Held for Hattie Kelton Apartments
More than two dozen of activist Hattie Kelton’s extended family members, some of whom came from across the country, gathered at the Hattie Kelton Apartments at 61 Heath St. on July 17 to celebrate the grand opening of the 47…
Beloved Mission Main Advocate Adline Stallings Has Passed Away
Mission Hill resident Adline Stallings was known for her selflessness and her constant fight for the betterment of others, passed away on June 1 at the age of 76, but she leaves behind a legacy of caring for others and…
State Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz Announces Candidacy for Governor
Senator Sonia Chang-Diaz announced on June 23 that she is joining the race for governor of Massachusetts. Chang-Diaz currently serves as the state senator for the Second Suffolk District, which includes parts of Jamaica Plain. The Boston Globe and other…
City Officials Hold Community Meeting for Cannabis Establishment at 1441 Tremont St.
Richy Pena and his wife Jody Mendoza, owners of Team Green LLC, are proposing a retail cannabis dispensary at 1441 Tremont St. A public meeting was held on June 24, where the proposal was presented and questions and concerns from…