An important figure in Boston Latino and Hispanic culture and education, Dr. Ángel Amy Moreno, 69, died on Aug. 20 of cancer at his home in Jamaica Plain. He was one of the first Puerto Ricans to sit on the…
Month: September 2014
Obituario: Ángel Amy Moreno, educador y artista
Un importante figura en la cultura hispana y la educación de Boston, Dr. Ángel Amy Moreno, murió de cáncer a los 69 años el 20 de agosto en su hogar en Jamaica Plain. Fue uno de los primeros puertorriqueños en…
BRA tightens PDA guidelines
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) last month tightened its rules for granting Planned Development Areas—zoning relief for large-scale commercial projects—which has been controversial in the Longwood Medical Area. A PDA offers blanket zoning approval to large commercial developments that may…
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Student Welcome Guide: A student’s guide to Mission Hill
The following is some basic information for students moving into Mission Hill. General Boston Boston does not have a non-emergency police number. Call 911 for emergency and non-emergency police, fire and rescue. Get renter’s insurance. It might seem like an…
Student Welcome Guide: A Guide to Mission Hill Place Names
Welcome to the neighborhood! You just moved to Mission Hill—but did you know you’re actually on Parker Hill? You’ve probably already noticed the spires of Mission Church—which technically isn’t called that, either. And why’s the post office called Roxbury Crossing?…
Student Welcome Guide: Mission History
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Hill Agenda, Sept. 5, 2014
The deadline for Hill Agenda listings is noon, Sept. 30 for the Oct. 3 issue. Email listings to [email protected]. Note: 617 should be dialed before numbers below, unless another area code is given. Meetings Bike lane meeting, Mon., Sept. 15,…
Participación, Sept. 5, 2014
El plazo para la sección de Participación es al mediodía el 30 de septiembre para la edición del 3 de octubre. Escriba a: [email protected]. Note que los números telefónicos empiezan con 617, a menos que diga otro código de área.…