Dominick Zheng has sequenced DNA. He’s published medical papers. He’s researched the human immune system. And he just graduated high school. Zheng, a Mission Hill resident, has achieved so much so early partly because he got lucky. Dr. Richard Stevens,…
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‘Parklet’ en vez de lugares para estacionarse
Mission Hill obtendrá uno de los primeros ‘parklets’ en la ciudad el año que viene. Un parklet es un pequeño espacio público semipermanente que resembla un patio, hecho de dos o tres lugares para estacionarse. Posiblemente incluirá mesas y sillas,…
Best Seats in the House
Apartment project sent back to drawing board
S. HUNTINGTON—The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) has sent developers back to the drawing board with a luxury apartment project proposed for 161 S. Huntington Ave. After strong community opposition, including a letter criticizing the project signed by 11 of 13…
Heads of the Class
NU intends to grow up, not out
Northeastern University (NU) wants to grow taller, not wider, in its next Institutional Master Plan (IMP). The university is planning to create more academic space by renovating older buildings and constructing taller buildings within its current boundaries, officials said at…
Boutique hotel coming soon
S. HUNTINGTON—A new “boutique” hotel, long in development at 81 S. Huntington Ave., is aiming to open for business on Aug. 1, according to its website. The 41-room hotel in a former nursing home was originally announced as a possible…
Community centers may lack written deals
It remains unclear what, if any, operating agreement there is between the City and the local organizations that help run community centers. The only known document covering their operation dates to the 1970s. Earlier this year, a committee was formed…
Digging In
Interim president takes over RCC
Roxbury Community College (RCC) has a new leader, with Dr. Linda Turner being chosen as the college’s interim president, according to a press release. Turner, whose appointment was confirmed by the Massachusetts Board of Higher Education last week, takes over…