With Boston’s bid for the 2024 summer Olympics games preliminarily accepted by the U.S. Olympic committee, the Gazette reached out to Mission Hill’s elected officials to get their position on whether they support hosting the games. City Councilor Josh Zakim…
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MassArt grad co-created Boston’s Olympic bid
A Massachusetts College of Art and Design graduate is directly responsible for Boston’s bid to host the 2024 Olympic games. Corey Dinopoulos, a long-time fan of the Olympics, decided to focus his 2006 senior thesis at MassArt, created while he…
Graduado de MassArt co-creó la apuesta olímpica de Boston
Un graduado de Massachusetts College of Art and Design es directamente responsable por la apuesta olímpica de Boston para los Juegos de 2024. Corey Dinopoulos, un fanático de la Olimpiada desde hace mucho tiempo, decidió enfocar su tesis de MassArt—creado…
Suspect charged in armed robberies
A Boston man is facing armed robbery and kidnapping charges in three Mission Hill hold-ups last month, according to the Boston Police Department. Abram Acevedo, 33, is accused of three separate incidents of approaching people on Calumet Street, indicating he…
Trash pick-up woes hit Delle Avenue
Mission Hill resident Robert Francey says that trash pickup woes have struck Delle Avenue with sporadic to non-existent service, leading to overflowing trash bins and waste being left on the street. Similar complaints have been voiced around the city in…
Suspect admits to infamous local killing
The suspect in a notorious 2008 local killing of a college student confessed in court on Feb. 13, where prosecutors revealed that they believe the crime was a drug-related case of mistaken identity. Northeastern University student Rebecca Payne, 22, was…
City unveils new online tools for teen summer jobs
The City recently announced a new online tool called “SuccessLink” that allows teenagers to apply for summer jobs, according to a press release. SuccessLink, which replaces Boston Youth Fund’s HOPELINE, also allows applicants to connect with the City’s Department of…
Snowstorms hit local businesses hard
The record snow that has hit the city has negatively affected businesses on Mission Hill, according to members of Mission Hill Main Street (MHMS). MHMS is a business promotion organization. Michel Soltani, vice president of the MHMS board and owner…
Bus stop to move for tower
The “Serenity” development at 105a S. Huntington Ave. recently appeared before the City’s Public Improvement Commission (PIC), gaining approval for several aspects of the proposal, including moving a MBTA bus stop. But it is unclear where the overall project’s progress…
City student census now lists addresses
The annual student census, required by the city, has been restructured to show individual addresses of student residences. Before this year, it only reported student population by ZIP codes. City officials say it will boost code enforcement. Student reaction in…