Editorials

Stolen or Missing Drugs Numbers Increasing

Outlined in a new State Department of Public Health report, opioid pills and other prescription pills have been missing or…

8 years ago

Banning Replica Handguns in Public Places a Positive Move

An ordinance banning replica handguns in public spaces throughout the City of Boston, aimed at increasing public safety, has been…

8 years ago

From Our Readers

Urban Renewal Zone extensions Please be advised that the North End/Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) strongly opposes the BRA’s proposed ten-year…

8 years ago

Downtown View:Reducing Your Carbon Footprint

Let’s pretend. It is 2024. Senate bill 1747, An Act Combating Climate Change, passed the Massachusetts legislature and was signed…

8 years ago

T Fare and Parking Rate Hikes Another Who’s on First Gig

What's the secret? Will Gov. Charlie Baker raise MBTA and parking fees although he has publicly stated on several occasions…

8 years ago

Mayor’s Education Plan as Easy as A,B,C,D

Just about everyone agrees that the best investment that can be made for young people is to support their education…

8 years ago

Downtown View:Air Rage

On August 6, a United Airlines passenger at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport was arrested after he refused to turn off…

9 years ago

Protecting Employees from Illegal Practices Sends a Good Message

The protection steps for workers employed by businesses that have been issued a food and/or liquor license in the City…

9 years ago

Is There Any Room for Compromise on Hotel Proposal?

It appears that there is going to be a lengthily battle between Waterfront residents and the developer (JW Partners) to…

9 years ago

Downtown View:More ideas

Last week this column offered ideas for improving life in Boston. Several brave souls suggested transportation improvements that would reduce…

9 years ago