Eliot School Principal Traci Walker Griffith Speaks at the Spring Fling Surrounded by Teachers and Staff

Wednesday’s Brief: Councilors Call to Limit Police Use of Tear Gas, Pepper Spray, and Rubber Bullets, Angles on Bending Lines, Let’s End Ageism, Changing Times in Boston’s Wharf District

Today is Wednesday, June 17 and Boston councilors are calling to limit police use of tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets at today’s council meeting, read more on the Boston Herald. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Angles on Bending Lines: Curator Conversations Series. Presented by the Norman B. Leventhal Read More…

67 Years Ago: Great Brink’s Robbery in Boston’s North End

On January 17, 1950, the Great Brink’s Robbery took place in Boston’s North End at the corner of Commercial and Prince Streets. Still known today as the “Brink’s Garage,” the property marks where $1,218,211.29 in cash and $1,557,183.83 in checks, money orders, and other securities were taken in the “crime of the century” and the Read More…

What’s the 311? Dog Park Broken Equipment, Fleet St. Lights Out, Hanover St. Sign Damaged

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Broken Park Equipment at De Filippo Playground This 311 user says, “RUFF North End dog park – lower level gate bolts detached. Attn: Rob Talevi.” The Read More…