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Boston Reparations Task Force mulls how to focus the project going forward
Members of the Boston Reparations Task Force are debating a path forward in the wake of the city’s move to drop a study of slavery in Boston that found itself mired in controversy. Historians and an archeologist who have examined Boston’s history with slavery discussed possible paths forward after...
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How the family-owned Wollaston’s Market became central to Northeastern culture
If you ask Northeastern students about their most frequented spots on campus, Wollaston’s Market is bound to be on the list. Wollaston’s Market is a staple of Northeastern’s Boston campus, offering convenient everyday essentials and more than 50 deli menu options beloved by students. With its two locations, Wollaston’s Market, colloquially referred to as Wolly’s, exists only on Northeastern’s Boston campus.
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Documentary demonstrates the lasting power of Pinocchio’s
One by one, Harvard Square’s old-school haunts are slipping into memory. Whitney’s closed in December 2024, and Charlie’s Kitchen, which shuttered after a devastating flood in January, has confirmed it will not reopen. Over in Inman Square, S&S Deli closed this spring after 107 years. Pinocchio’s, the...
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Papa Gino's Parent Agrees to Craveworthy Acquisition
Papa Gino's, the pizza chain founded in East Boston in 1961, is poised to get new owners. Chicago-based Craveworthy Brands has signed an agreement to acquire New England Authentic Eats LLC, the Dedham-based parent company of Papa Gino's and D'Angelo Grilled Sandwiches, with the deal expected to close by the end of the year.
Dorchester Reporter
Editorial: There’s help on hand for winter heating bills
Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. We lucked out this fall with milder than average temps. But you could feel the change this week: Colder weather is coming, and with it another round of punishing heating bills for households already struggling with the rising costs of food, housing, and groceries. This winter promises to be especially difficult for families and seniors on fixed incomes.
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Boston’s Christopher Columbus Park Trellis Lighting Returns Nov. 23 With 50,000 Blue Lights
One of Boston's most beloved holiday traditions is set to return to the waterfront later this month as the annual Christopher Columbus Park Trellis Lighting celebrates its 24th year. The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park will host the event on Monday, Nov. 23,...
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Ribbon cutting for YES headquarters draws large crowd
Arguably the largest attended ribbon cutting in recent years and certainly with the longest ribbon – about 40 feet – was the Oct. 29 ceremony opening the new YES (Youth Enrichment Services) headquarters at 267 Amory St., Jamaica Plain. The standing-room-only event in the third floor Martin’s Room...
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Places to go in Boston on Christmas
A beautiful and cozy market to go shopping that’s open seven days a week. They have wonderful Christmas decorations and more than 130 stores to go around. It is at Seaport Common and it closes on December 27th, so, if you are intending to give awesome gifts this year, you better hurry up!
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Sip, Socialize, and Support Fields Corner at Dotini on Saturday
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Head to Modern Party Art in Fields Corner on Saturday, November 14th, for Dotini, an art-filled evening bringing neighbors and local businesses together for a good cause. Hosted in support of Fields Corner Main Street, the event will take place from 6pm...
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Boston is among the least pet-friendly cities for renters, new Zillow report shows
Advocates at the (MSPCA) say the reality in the state is much less welcoming for pet-owners than even this survey implies. Boston often ranks as a top city by many measures, but according to a recent analysis of Zillow’s rental listings, it’s near the bottom when it comes to being pet-friendly.
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Weekend Picks: Morrey from Love is Blind Takes Over
You may recognize Morrey Eglin from Netflix’s Love Is Blind: Boston, where his Boston accent and personality made him a fan favorite. The Braintree native, boxer, and entrepreneur works the door at many of the Broadway Restaurant Group’s hot spots, so he knows his way around the neighborhood.