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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.
hoodline.com
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.
Rhode Island Current
nbcboston.com
Boston tops U.S. metro areas in return-to-office numbers, analysis finds
Boston led all major U.S. metro areas in October with the sharpest increase in return-to-work numbers from the prior year, coinciding with Fidelity Investments’ policy of requiring five days a week in the office. Boston office workers made 4.1% more trips to work in October, according to Placer.ai, which...
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Hawksmoor Brings Its Famous Sunday Roast to Boston’s Fort Point
Sunday dinner just got a British upgrade. Hawksmoor, the acclaimed London steakhouse known for its great steaks and legendary Sunday roast, has opened its doors in Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood, bringing one of Britain’s most cherished dining traditions to New England. Located at 15 Necco Street overlooking the...
nbcboston.com
‘World's Greatest Dumplings' coming to Boston's Back Bay?
[This story first appeared on Boston Restaurant Talk.]. A few months ago, it was reported that a group of steakhouses had shuttered one of its Boston locations and that a Taiwanese chain known in part for its award-winning soup dumplings could be moving into its space, and we have now confirmed that it is indeed looking to open there.
Caught in Southie
Mayor Wu Proposes Changes to Boston’s Affordable Housing Rules to Encourage New Development
Mayor Michelle Wu announced proposed changes to Boston’s Inclusionary Zoning (IZ) and Linkage policies aimed at helping new housing and commercial development move forward amid challenging economic conditions affecting cities nationwide, while preserving the City’s core affordable housing commitments. These targeted adjustments are part of the Wu administration’s broader strategy to increase housing production, remove barriers to development, address the housing crisis, and make Boston more affordable for residents.
hot969boston.com
4 Boston-Area Restaurants Offering Thanksgiving Takeout Foods for Your Holiday Feast
Several Boston-area restaurants are making your Thanksgiving meal easy. Guests can choose from takeout options spanning traditional turkey feasts, barbecue, Italian dishes, Greek pies, and seasonal sides and desserts. Tempt your taste buds with this lineup. You can also find additional takeout Thanksgiving recommendations on the BostonChefs.com website. Alma Gaucha.
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Skin Pharm Set to Open Newbury Street Clinic as Nashville Chain Bets Big on Boston
Skin Pharm's Boston page now reads “OPENS THURSDAY, 11/12” — the Nashville-based aesthetic skin care chain is scheduled to open on Newbury Street, offering Botox and Dysport, PRP therapy, filler and microneedling among its treatments, according to Skin Pharm. New patients can book with the code NEWINBOS for 20% off their first treatment, and the clinic's founding special includes a complimentary skin consultation valued at $150.
Boston
This Back Bay ‘Ugly Duckling’ got a $22.5 million glow-up and hit the market
Once an 11-unit apartment building, 18 Commonwealth Ave. has been transformed into a six-story single-family home with an elevator and a two-car garage. What was once dubbed the “ugly duckling” of Commonwealth Avenue has gotten quite the makeover. And it comes with a $22.5 million price tag. Developers...
whatnow.com
Haley House Bakery Café Plans January 2027 Return to Roxbury
A beloved Roxbury café is preparing for a comeback, with a new home, refreshed menu, and familiar mission. The Boston Business Journal reports that Haley House Bakery Café (HHBC) is planning to reopen in a new 2,000-square-foot space at 2147 Washington Street in Nubian Square, just a short distance from its former home on Dade Street. After suspending café operations several years ago, the nonprofit is working toward a January 2027 reopening, a representative for the organization confirmed with What Now Boston.
Dorchester Reporter
Boston’s tree lighting gatherings will begin Nov. 23, peak on Common Dec. 3
A series of holiday lighting celebrations across the city will begin on Nov. 23 and culminate with the lighting of Boston’s official Christmas tree on Boston Common on Thurs., Dec. 3. The festivities kick off on Monday the 23rd from 5 to 6 p.m. with the illumination of 50,000...
Dorchester Reporter
BPS enrollment continues to decline; nearly 2,000 fewer students this year
Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. The latest enrollment figures released by Boston Public Schools officials this month show that the total number of students has dropped by almost 2,000 — or 4.2 percent— since last year.