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Dorchester Reporter
Boston Reparations Task Force mulls how to focus the project going forward
Above, Attorney Joseph Feaster, chairman of the Boston Reparations Task Force. WBUR photo. Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. Members of the Boston Reparations Task Force are debating a path forward in the wake of the city’s...
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.
Daily Free Press
BU Dining workers face firing threats for speaking to press, policy may violate federal law, experts say
Restrictive employee contracts and explicit threats of termination are preventing Boston University dining hall workers from speaking to the press, which legal experts said may violate federal labor laws and mask possible food safety hazards. Multiple copies of Warren Towers dining hall’s student handbook dating back to 2022 contain policies...
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.
hot969boston.com
A ‘Real Housewives of Rhode Island’ Holiday Party Is Coming to Boston
Rosie and Rich DiMare of The Real Housewives of Rhode Island will bring some holiday cheer to Boston this December with a special event at Rochambeau in Back Bay. The couple will host "A Very DiMare Holiday" on Tuesday, Dec. 15, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the restaurant's Lounge Room at 900 Boylston St.
country1025.com
Win SOLD OUT Tickets to Stella Lefty + Meet Her
The show is SOLD OUT… but Country 102.5 has your way in AND your chance to meet Stella Lefty!. Stella Lefty is taking over Royale in Boston this Tuesday night, and Country 102.5 is giving you the chance to be there!. We're not just getting you into the sold-out...
massfarmersmarkets.org
Edible Boston's Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup
Roasted Balsamic Red Carrots and Onions: A simple, colorful side dish featuring sweet roasted fall vegetables. Roasted Butternut Squash with Maple Butter Breadcrumb and Sage Crema: A seasonal take on winter squash, with the flavors of maple and fresh sage. Cider-Braised Brussels Sprouts: A delicious way to prepare one of...
Caught in Southie
Volunteers Needed for Annual Msgr. Thomas J. McDonnell and Frank Kelly Thanksgiving Dinner
For over 35 years, the Msgr. Thomas J. McDonnell and Frank Kelly Thanksgiving Dinner has been bringing the South Boston community together to make sure no one goes without a holiday meal. This year, organizers are once again looking for volunteers to help make it happen. Volunteers are needed on...
Boston
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.
charlestownbridge.com
Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard welcome Danamary Beane as incoming President
There’s a fresh breeze blowing through the Charlestown Navy Yard this season! On January 1, 2027, The Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard (FCNY) will officially welcome Danamary Beane as its new president. Meanwhile, Lois Siegelman, who has passionately guided the organization, will be stepping up to assume the role of chair.
cambridgeday.com
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...
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.
hoodline.com
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.
bostonagentmagazine.com
Mayor Wu’s proposed zoning changes aim to flatten monetary, logistical barriers to development in Boston
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu proposed targeted adjustments to Boston zoning policies in an effort to reduce monetary and logistical barriers to development in the city. Generally, the changes simplify or reduce benchmarks set for developers in the mayor’s Inclusionary Development and Linkage policies. Specific adjustments would entail:. An extension...
Daily Free Press
‘A good change’: BU’s DAS opens a new accommodated testing center
Boston University’s Disability and Access Services opened a new accommodated testing center late last month, providing students with accommodations an easier way to take exams on campus. The center opened on Oct. 26 after a year and a half of construction. The center is meant to provide all students...
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...