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Mayor’s Weekly Column

From the Desk of Thomas M. Menino

There has been a lot of focus over the last several months on the troubling increase in gang-related youth violence in our neighborhoods. While gang violence is certainly not a new issue, the nature of gang activity among youth has evolved and we have had to adapt our strategy accordingly. In collaboration with state and federal government agencies and community partners, the City of Boston has launched a targeted, community-based strategy to more effectively suppress violence in Boston’s neighborhoods and support the families and residents in those communities. Reducing violence is a job that no single agency can do alone, but it’s one we all can do if we act together.

Poetry of Martin Scorsese’s “Mean Streets”

David Blair’s new book of essays Walk Around discusses Martin Scorsese’s 1973 film Mean Streets as a poetic text and touchstone toward understanding urban geographies and as an introduction to personal art. David will join film series curator Barry Marshall in introducing the movie with a reading from his entertaining work about watching Mean Streets Read More…

Saturday! Take a Stroll to “Meet the Makers” in North End

Meet the Makers is happening on Saturday, March 14th, 1-3 pm, involving 5 North End shops, including Shake the Tree, Cocoanuts, Salmagundi, Ensemble and Lulu’s Sweet Shoppe. To celebrate the real people behind all of the hand crafted things we love and sell in our shops, the stores have dedicated an afternoon to special tastings, trunk Read More…