Fenway seniors mix things up with creativityChelsea BrownThe Muddy River Gallery, located in the Peterborough Senior Center, displays the art work of residents at the center and locals from the Fenway neighborhood. 
Getting their licks in CharlestownAlexandria BurrisIce cream is back in town in Charlestown. Emack and Bolio's is set to take Cold Stone's place. While residents and business people are happy, they say they'll miss Cold Stone. 
Recycling the system in BrooklineAshley CefaloThe town of Brookline, known for enforcing green standards, is looking to promote more recycling by proposing some different methods for residents. Jamaica Plain bikers hope for a lane of their ownBarry ThompsonJP Bikes and the City of Boston push for a bike lane down Centre and South Streets, though the proposal may affect parking in the commerce heavy area. Chinatown Crime Watch membership falls, but so does crime rateCaylan DavisChinatown has seen a decline in volunteers for its neighborhood crime watch program, but also boasts safer streets. In Fields Corner, groups plead: keep our library openAbdelrahim Abdallah The friends group of the Fields Corner library branch in Dorchester is organizing a campaign to keep their library open. 
Allston-Brighton offers a variety of affordable, ethnic eatsKaitlyn VoyceAllston-Brighton has become a go-to neighborhood to find every kind of food, from Greek and Brazilian to Burmese and Chinese at affordable prices. 
Free police surveys aim to combat crime in homes, businessesSarah MupoCrime prevention security surveys of homes and businesses are a free service provided by the Boston Police Department. But they haven't been used much by Back Bay residents, a concern that was the subject of discussion at last month's neighborhood Crime Committee meeting (see picture). 
Photo Credit: JSONS Staff Oscar nominated director Lee Daniels visits Emerson for Black history monthLauren ShueyOscar nominated director Lee Daniels spoke at Emerson on Tuesday for Black History month. Daniels, director of the Oscar nominated film "Precious" told students that minorities in Hollywood and becoming a successful. 
Cambridge neighbors suggest improvements to Mass. AveStefanie LeNorth Cambridge residents discuss what they'd like to see in their neighborhood. 
North End school embarks on a unique partnershipGabrielle TassoneA new partnership will teach 6th graders at the North End's Eliot School the craft of woodworking in a program whose originators hope might be expanded elsewhere in the Boston Public Schools. Head wrap fashion comes to BostonMariella Minton Head wraps are certainly nothing new to the world, but not many are seen here in Boston. However, they may become a growing trend after Shahidah Ahmad's heard wrapping workshop at the Honan-Allston library held over the weekend. Allston residents fight commercializationLauren MuskettA billboard proposal at the corner of Cambridge Street and Linden Street is causing residents to speak out against commercialization in their neighborhood. Zoning code prohibits any new billboards to go up in Allston-Brighton, but RSA Media is looking for relief from the code. Dorchester Haitians need immigration assistanceAbdelrahim Abdallah From skepticism towards TPS to immigration scams, the Haitian community in Dorchester is facing several challenges regarding immigration issues. Innovation is part of the curriculumChelsea BrownFenway High is a pilot school that encourages academic excellence among its students. As a pilot school, Fenway has control over its curriculum, budget, staffing, schedule and governance. |
Lesbian night life vibrant in Jamaica PlainBarry ThompsonJamaica Plain is making a name for itself as a haven for the lesbian population. Some feel it's the Provincetown of the greater Boston area. Berklee record label propels local musicians' careers
Berklee College's student-run record label, Heavy Rotation Records, sold out its 10th annual release concert for its latest album, "Dorm Sessions: 7," which local artists said is one of the best opportunities to jump-start their musical careers. Pictured above is the label's website. Public art in Brighton celebrates area's proud history
New "art-wings" depicting Brighton's meet-packing past were mounted on lamp posts running down Market Street in Brighton this January. Heavy winds knocked down several, but organizers hope to get the others back up later this month. It's a busy job, but still a mystery to many residents
Somerville city officials are searching for a new director of communications - but residents say they don't really know what that job is all about. North End gets a new tool to enforce trash rules
The Green Ticket Bill, signed into law Thursday February 11, 2010 is set to reinforce trash regulations in the North End, and Boston as a whole. Emerson science department changes curriculum for next year
The Emerson science department has created a new curriculum for next year. Courses are designed to gain student interest and take advantage of new professor's areas of specialty. Professor Jon Honea, who helped develop the new curriculum is shown above. Emerson students find new roommates during "matching" event
In an attempt to meet the demand of students asking to meet others who needed roommates, an event called "'Sweet' Suite/Roommate Matching" took place on February 25 and March 1. Refreshments were served and students were given the opportunity to talk and meet potential roommates. First time national ranking for Lions
The Lions softball team enters the 2010 season nationally ranked for the first time. The team will spend the first week of their season in Panama City, Fla. Project aims to enhance Chinatown civic engagement
A virtual gaming environment using 3D models (above) intends to make land use planning more fun for neighborhood residents. Massachusetts sees a reduction in repeat OUI offenders thanks to hardship licenses
Massachusetts has seen a reduction in drunk driving accidents in the last five years thanks to the creation of hardship licenses under Melanie’s Law, according to MADD Massachusetts program specialist David DeIuliis. "Drunk driving laws were atrocious five years ago," DeIuliis said. New Quincy Center provides opportunity to improve local economy
The proposed new Quincy Center gives the city of Quincy the opportunity to enhance its tourism, according to Quincy city council President Kevin Coughlin. The city's proposed renovations could begin this year. Beacon Hill parents want more public schools
Many parents on Beacon Hill find a shortage of spots in private schools. A quality public education is critical to young families in Beacon Hill. Petition drive grows to save city's branch librariesHunter HughesThe Friends of the Jamaica Plain Branch are circulating a petition opposing plans to sharply curtail hours at city libraries or shut eight to 10 branches down. Nigerian author teaches about African culture through children's literature
Oluwatoyin Adewumi's children's book, Inside Ojo's Shed gives new generations a different perspective on African rural life. Project highlights demand for permanent Chinatown branch
A temporary library project helped raise awareness for the long-standing advocacy effort to bring a permanent branch to the neighborhood. The project's results indicate the need for a branch that provides a variety of bilingual resources. Pianist O'Riley performs at the ICA
Christopher O'Riley, critically acclaimed for his classical renditions of songs by bands such as Radiohead, Nirvana, and Elliot Smith, performed at the Institute of Contemporary Art over the weekend. |
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