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Dorchester Reporter
20 Years of Service at Tunnel Cap Gardens
Julie Ryan from Councillor John Fitzgerald’s Office and Angela Yarde of Councillor Brian Worrell’s office presented Weinstein and Blumberg with Council certificates of appreciation. Seth Daniel photo. The St. Mark’s Area Civic Association (SMACA) honored husband-and-wife team Sarah Weinstein and Ken Blumberg for their 20-plus years of volunteerism...
Rhode Island Current
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Northeastern baseball rounds out preseason with high-scoring Fall Ball finale
Northeastern baseball players took to Parsons Field in Brookline Oct. 25 to play their last game of Fall Ball for the preseason with several new faces. The 40-person roster, including the freshmen and transfers, had impressive showings, demonstrating their work in the offseason. Fans watched intently as the team played...
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From murals to music, these creators say public art breathes life into Boston
What happens to a work of art when it becomes part of everyday life?. This summer, 100 life-size elephant sculptures transformed Boston’s Commonwealth Avenue Mall into a large-scale public art installation. But beyond large-scale installations, public art also lives in neighborhood murals, monuments and everyday encounters that connect residents to their communities.
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.
Berkeley Beacon
Saathi’s Diwali celebration lights up Emerson with cultural appreciation
For South Asian students away from home, an important festival like Diwali can be difficult to celebrate without being near family and community, but Saathi brought the celebration to Emerson College. On Monday, over 50 Emerson students gathered in the Loft to celebrate the annual religious festival originating in India,...
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
Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition leader will leave post at end of year
Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. MFFC Executive Director Shavel’le Olivier shown during the 2025 Mattapan on Wheels event in Walker Playground. Seth Daniel file photo. The executive director of the Mattapan Food and Fitness Coalition...
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...
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Colliers facilitates $5.775 million sale of auto repair site for housing development
Boston, MA Colliers, a leading diversified professional services and investment management company, arranged the $5.775 million sale of 1590 Blue Hill Ave., a 1.63-acre site in the city’s Mattapan neighborhood. A partnership between the Planning Office for Urban Affairs, a nonprofit housing developer affiliated with the Archdiocese of Boston, and JGE Development acquired the property from the McKeen family. It has secured city approvals for a six-story building with 105 affordable homes. The McKeen family operated an auto repair business at the site dating back to 1976.
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2026 Greater Boston Housing Report Card Released by The Boston Foundation
Efforts to expand housing production through legislation and expanded permitting in Massachusetts have helped slow but not reverse the housing cost and supply trends that have made the state especially challenging for renters and homeowners, according to the 2026 Greater Boston Housing Report Card. The report, which was released November...
Boston
Dorchester Reporter
Codman Academy celebrated its 25th year with a Seaport party
Copyright © 2026 Boston Neighborhood News, Inc. This content may not be re-published or re-used without written permission. Head of School Dr. Derrick Ciesla helped senior Mason Braxter, a Codman Student Ambassador, with his tie before Codman Academy’s 25th Anniversary Gala on Oct. 29. Photos by Kenny Pierre.
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Men's Golf Announces Signing Class of 2027
CHESTNUT HILL, Mass. — Boston College Director of Golf Drew Kayser has announced the signing of Leo Roennau to the 2027 recruiting class. "We are thrilled to welcome Leo to the Boston College Golf family!" said Kayser. "Leo brings an incredible work ethic, high character, and a competitive spirit that aligns perfectly with our program's core values."