As construction continues on what will be the fourth tallest building in the city and the tallest structure in Downtown Crossing, the developer of the $1.35 billion, mixed-use Winthrop Center in the Financial District is seeking to reduce the skyscraper’s…
Author: Dan Murphy
Rep. Livingstone and Councilor Bok Help Transform St. Joseph’s Church into City Meal Site
Through the efforts of State Rep. Jay Livingstone and City Councilor Kenzie Bok, St. Joseph’s Church in the West End is now serving as an official City of Boston meal site. Beginning Tuesday, May 26, the city started delivering pre-pared…
St. Anthony’s Feast Cancelled This Year Due to Pandemic
St. Anthony’s Feast – a beloved North End tradition dating back to 1919 that traditionally takes place the last weekend of August and has grown to become the largest Italian Religious Festival in New England – will take a reprieve…
North End Restaurateur Finds Flaws in PPP
One North End restaurateur believes the federal Paycheck Protection Program could unwittingly hinder recipients. “When they gave out PPP money, the first thing you have to use 75 percent of it on help while 25 percent can go towards paying…
City Councilors Propose Cap on Fees for Third-Party Restaurant Delivery Services
Several City Councilors are proposing that Boston follow the example set by Cambridge and other cities by capping fees for third-party delivery services for restaurants. City Councilors Ed Flynn, Matt O’Malley and Michael Flaherty participated in a virtual public hearing…
COVID Relief Coalition Offers Pro Bono Legal Work to State’s Small Business and Nonprofits
One neighborhood lawyer has joined a number of fellow attorneys to provide pro bono work to the state’s small businesses and nonprofits in the age of COVID-19. Christian Westra, an attorney with the Ropes & Gray and a Charles River…
Michlewitz Facing Unforeseen Challenges in State Budget
This year has brought a set of unique and unforeseen challenges for Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, who is charged with managing the state’s annual fiscal budget in his role as House Chair of the Joint Committee on Ways and Means. “Because…
Local Restaurants Find Unique Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day
While a traditional meal out with Mom to celebrate Mother’s Day is out of the question this year, some local restaurants offering takeout and delivery are thinking of other ways to mark the occasion. Bin 26 Enoteca at 26 Charles…
Opening of New North Washington Street/Charlestown Bridge Expected to Coincide With Zakim Bridge’s 20th Anniversary
The new $180-million North Washington Street/Charlestown Bridge is expected to open in 2023, which fortuitously happens to mark the 20th anniversary of completion on the adjacent Leonard P. Zakim Bunker Hill Memorial Bridge. “As the bridge designer of the new…
Antonio’s Turns 25
Antonio’s Cucina Italiano celebrates 25 years at 288 Cambridge St. today, Thursday, May 2. Steven Colarusso, owner of the popular Italian eatery, said upon first seeing the space a quarter century ago, he and his business partner at the time…