Tom McManus strolled by the Elm Farm Market at Brigham Circle about 60 years ago when he crossed paths with his former Mission High School teacher, Father McDonough. The wonderful priest, who would later become famously known as “The…
Councilor Bok running for re-election; will focus on recovery and moving forward
District 8 City Councilor Kenzie Bok has announced that she will be running for a second term, after winning the seat formerly held by Josh Zakim in the 2019 election. So far, Bok is running uncontested. With a…
Positive test rate remains steady in Mission Hill during April
The weekly COVID-19 positive test rate in Mission Hill/Roxbury stays the same throughout April. According to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) 1,270 residents were tested last week and 4.6 percent were positive.…
DA Rollins unveils mural commemorating homicide survivors
Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins unveiled a mural at the DA’s Offices at One Bulfinch Place. “We announced the commissioning of this work at the 10th Annual Survivors of Homicide Breakfast and we are amazed by its power, beauty…
New city recycle bins made from ocean waste delight local environmentalists
Boston resident Magdalena Ayed founded The Harborkeepers with the goal of working to improve environmental justice, harbor stewardship and access to the neighborhood’s 15 miles of coastline. “Our mission is building coastal community resiliency and environmental advocacy through…
Money in Boston budget earmarked for local projects
Last month acting Boston Mayor Kim Janey proposed her administration’s recommended $3.75 billion Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) operating budget and $3.2 billion Fiscal Year 2022-2026 (FY22-FY26) Capital Plan. Janey said the budget focuses on providing the resources for the…