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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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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...
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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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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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.
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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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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...
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...
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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.
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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...
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...