Kristen DeTroia

The all-vegetarian café Life Alive that opened last October in Central Square is "serving fresh, organic, wholesome foods—with no meat," because that is what people want, owner Heidi Feinstein said. 

Kathleen Montero

Alex Goldfeld, the president of the North End Historical Society, said he has proof the earliest African Americans in New England settled in the North End.

Thomas Carroll

66 Charles St., located at the corner of Charles St. and Mt. Vernon St., may be changing from Charles Street Market to a Capital One Bank. Residents of Beacon Hill are not happy.

Brent Walkoff

The Boston City Council approved a resolution to make Fenway a state-recognized Cultural District. The district is now awaiting final approval from the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

Kat Vicente

The Codman Square market is part of the growing trend to accept SNAP/EBT, otherwise known as food stamps. Organizers work to make healthy food accessible to low-income local residents.

Matthew Haviland

Residents of Boston's North End neighborhood complained about a late-night noise problem at the February 2012 public safety meeting. Boston Police officers also notified the public of several drug arrests and recent iPhone theft.

John King

Jon Sarkin is an artist known for his exhibits in the DeCordova Museum  and his unique life story. His "Line by Line" showcase is his first solo show in Boston.

Erin Greene

Charlestown against Drugs is collaborating with Friends of the Training Field to use money paid by the producers of the film "RIPD" to repair a fence in Winthrop Square. 

Katie Finnell

Massachusetts Sen. John Kerry and Secretary of Education Arne Duncan will visit Emerson College Monday to meet with the presidents of 12 area colleges and later answer questions from students.

Amy Hansen

A developer's plans to build a tower on the site of the former Filene's Basement store in Downtown Crossing brought mixed reactions from nearby store owners, excited about the possibilities yet wary after broken past promises.

Caitlin Flaherty

Boston-area supermarkets are preparing for second largest "food holiday" of the year this Sunday. That's right: It's the Super Bowl.

Abdulrafiu Lawal

Eastern Service Worker's Association (ESWA), on Bowdoin Street in Dorchester, is a free membership association for some of the lowest paid workers in Boston. Established in 1977, the association now has more than 30,000 members who come in daily to get help with their utility bills, legal and health matters and sometimes food donations

Jalaluddin Kasaat

The Islamic Society of Boston has offered the Islam 101 class once a week for the past nine years. It serves as a credible source for those curious to learn more about Islam, says Rashid, who has been teaching it for the past five years. 

Jeeyoon Kim

State authorities are working with the Fenway Civic Association to improve the Agissiz Parkway.  Improvements are intended to make biking, walking and jogging more safe and desirable.