I felt like a kid in a candy store last month at the Museum of Fine Arts admiring the paintings of gifted Mission Hill artist, Itsuo Kiritani. The paintings were on display for one day at the Shapiro Courtyard. Among…
Jason Gallagher to become next headmaster of Boston Latin School
By John Lynds It was recently announced that the principal of the Harvard-Kent Elementary School for the last 11 year, Jason Gallagher, will become the next headmaster of Boston Latin School (BLS). Gallagher, who led Harvard-Kent’s transformation into a top…
Mary Skipper selected to lead Boston Public School as new superintendent
In a 4-3 vote at Wednesday night’s Boston School Committee meeting, Mary Skipper edged out Boston Public School Region 1 Superintendent Tommy Welch to become the next BPS Superintendent. During a time of upheaval as BPS has recently starved off…
Designing Motherhood exhibit opens at Mass Art Art Museum
In its first installation in more than two years, the Mass Art Art Museum (MAAM) is now presenting Designing Motherhood: Things That Make and Break Our Births, in the Sandra and David Bakalar Gallery on the museum’s ground floor. The…
Jamaica Pond reopens after algae bloom
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced on June 16 that Jamaica Pond was reopened less than a month after an algae bloom closed the popular recreational pond to swimming, fishing and boating. “At the recommendation of the Massachusetts Department…
Mayor’s Garden Contest deadline scheduled for July 13
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the 26th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest highlighting the hard work of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the skills of all Boston residents who contribute to the beauty of the…