Kid 'n Play reflect on cultural impact upon induction into Berklee's Hip-Hop Hall of Fame

CBS Boston (News) 11/19 3:22A Courtney Cole

BOSTON November is Hip Hop History Month, the time of year that Berklee College of Music in Boston inducts artists into its Hip Hop Hall of Fame. Kid 'n Play, a duo inducted during this year's ceremony, sat down with WBZ-TV for an exclusive...

Will Massachusetts backslide without MCAS graduation requirement?

CBS Boston (News) 11/17 3:17A Jon Keller

BOSTON - Now that Question 2 has passed, removing MCAS as a graduation requirement in Massachusetts schools, are standards for high school graduation in the state practically nonexistent? One civic activist thinks so. Will Massachusetts backslide...

Massachusetts Republicans celebrate gains made across the state and look forward to 2026

CBS Boston (News) 11/10 2:30A Jon Keller

BOSTON - The Republican Party in Massachusetts has struggled in the state for years but after this Election Day, they're celebrating some gains they made throughout the Bay State. GOP makes gains Kelly Garrity of Politico, author of the daily...

Halloween on the Hill

Beacon Hill Times 11/1 2:42A Beacon Hill Times Staff

D. Murphy Photo Halloween inspired some creative decorating this year on Beacon Hill, like these decorations on 3-15 Chestnut St.

Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner

Beacon Hill Times 11/1 2:40A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Halloween Barricade Placement 2024 As in past years, the Beacon Hill Civic Association has worked with the City and local police to block off many streets on Beacon Hill for the safety of our trick-or-treaters on Halloween. The following streets...

Restauranteur and staff voice their strong opposition against passing Question 5

Beacon Hill Times 11/1 2:40A Beacon Hill Times Staff

By Dan Murphy One veteran neighborhood restauranteur, along with his staff who rely on tips for their livelihoods, are voicing their strong opposition against Question 5, which will appear on the Nov....

Top Healey environmental leader calls for reform at Massport

Beacon Hill Times 11/1 2:39A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Special to the Times In a letter to the state’s top environmental leaders earlier this month, AIR, Inc. (Airport Impact Relief, Incorporated) a local community airport environmental activist group, claimed that Massport, the agency which runs...

A look at immigration through the lens of music at the West End Museum

Beacon Hill Times 11/1 2:38A Beacon Hill Times Staff

By Michael Maler Immigration has played a long and significant role throughout Boston’s long and storied history, and along each step of the way has continued to enrich and inspire the City’s cultural landscape. The unique cultural perspectives,...

Neighborhood Roundup

Beacon Hill Times 11/1 2:38A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Memorial service for Henry Lee set for Nov. 1 at King’s Chapel A memorial service for Henry Lee has been set for Friday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. at King’s Chapel at 58 Tremont St. Lee, who helped establish the Friends of the Public Garden, died on Aug....

Beacon Hill Women’s Forum hosts author Elin Hilderbrand

Beacon Hill Times 11/1 2:38A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Nantucket resident, Elin Hilderbrand, shared her journey to becoming a New York Times Best Selling Author of 30 novels during the October 22 Beacon Hill Women’s Forum (BHWF) at the Hampshire House, where she...

Celebrate the holidays on Boston’s historic Freedom Trail

Beacon Hill Times 11/1 2:37A Beacon Hill Times Staff

The Freedom Trail® Foundation invites revelers to celebrate this holiday season on the annual Historic Holiday Strolls. The festive atmosphere of the city, set against the unique backdrop of Boston’s historic sites and centuries of history, makes...

Construction Update

Beacon Hill Times 11/1 2:37A Beacon Hill Times Staff

The Construction Look-Ahead through November 9 for the North Washington Street Bridge is as follows: Scheduled Work • Deck formwork installation • Bridge utilities installation • Architectural trellis lighting installation • City Square median...

News Briefs

Beacon Hill Times 11/1 2:36A Beacon Hill Times Staff

Enrollment Now Open for Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities announced that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) enrollment period for the 2024-2025 winter heating...

Should Boston legalize jaywalking?

CBS Boston (News) 10/31 2:33A Brandon Truitt

BOSTON - New York City is officially legalizing jaywalking starting next year. And when WBZ-TV asked people in Boston if their city should follow suit, most didn't even know they were breaking the law. "A lot of people just going for it" "I think...

FOPG Celebrates Legacy and Support at Annual Members Reception

The Back Bay Sun 10/25 1:48A The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun Last Thursday evening, Oct. 18, the Friends of the Public Garden (FOPG) held its annual Members Reception, an event dedicated to honoring the loyal supporters who make the organization’s vital work in our three beloved parks...