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Monday’s Brief: Hottest Dining Neighborhoods, Saddest Restaurant Closings, Final Views of 2019

Today is Monday, December 30 and as we close out 2019 this week, Eater Boston is reflecting on some of the saddest restaurant closings of the year including Maria’s Pastry Shop in the North End, read more on Eater Boston. Here’s what you need to know for this week… Notable News: The Hottest Dining Neighborhoods Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Mother and Two Children Fall from Garage, Top Things to do this Weekend

Today is Friday, December 27 and if you’re still looking for a few fun ways to round out 2019, take a look at Boston.com’s 10 best things to do around the city this weekend, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… Notable News: Names of mother, children who fell Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: Best Inexpensive Italian Food, MBTA Christmas, Waterfront Christmas

Today is Thursday, December 26 and if you’ve relied on the T or commuter trains this year, you may not have had as much of a merry or bright day, read a very MBTA Christmas on the Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: Boston’s Favorite Spots For Inexpensive Read More…

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Christmas Eve Brief: Best New Years Eve Parties to Celebrate the New Decade, Boston Named 5th Rudest City, All Saints Way

Today is Tuesday, December 24 – Christmas Eve! But despite all the holiday cheer, Boston has been ranked the fifth rudest city in the U.S., according to a Business Insider survey. Aggressive driving and sports rivalries were listed among the comments suggesting why Boston may have fallen so high on the list. Read more at Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Best Holiday Decorations Around the City, Christmas Throwback, Feast of Seven Fishes

Today is Monday, December 23 and a new movie opening Christmas Day is putting Massachusetts on the map for film fans. Little Women is set in Concord, but features scenes shot around Boston, Canton, Franklin, Groton, Harvard, Ipswich, Lancaster, Lawrence, Stoughton and Waltham, read more on Express UK. Here’s what else you need to know Read More…

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Weekend Brief: KO Pies to Remain on Waterfront Through 2020, ABCD Holiday Party, Kids Movie Night

Today is Friday, December 20 and the Patriots have only two remaining games in the regular season before the playoffs begin. They take on the Buffalo Bills at home tomorrow evening and here’s why they’re in a better position than they were last season, read more on the Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: Lobster Heist, Late Night Cini’s, Cookie Exchange, Burlesque 101

Today is Thursday, December 19 and earlier this week a South Boston man was arraigned in Charlestown District Court after attempting to steal about $10,000 worth of fresh lobster from a box truck, read more on Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:30PM Nazzaro Center Cookie Exchange at 30 North Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: Canal Street Hotel Construction to Begin Next Year, LEGO Club, Book Club, Cape Air Long Wharf Dock Info Session

Today is Wednesday, December 18 and as the end of a decade approaches, Curbed Boston took a look at the Boston area’s most important neighborhoods of the past ten years, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM Kids’ LEGO Club. Drop by the North End Library after school to build Read More…

Featured Health & Environment

What’s the 311? Missing Bricks on North End Sidewalks; Cross St. Lighting Request

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 Sidewalk at 145 Commercial Street North End This 311 user writes, “bricks missing and dislocated- trip and fall hazard. Especially a safety concern as many Read More…

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Tuesday’s Brief: Snow Alert, Alley Makeover Tradition, Starry Nights

Today is Tuesday, December 17 and today’s snow could cause some morning delays for commuters. Here’s what meteorologists are saying about timing, totals and impact – read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: North End alley gets holiday makeover – a tradition for more than 3 decades Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Aquarium Won’t Pay In-Lieu-of-Tax Payment to City, Crafternoon, Boston Tea Party 240th Anniversary

Today is Monday, December 16 and according to a citywide proposal, the Boston Public Library is considering adding apartments to four branches in the West End, Dorchester and Roxbury that are already slated for renovations – a first for the city, read more on WBGH. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Cannoli Eating Dream Job, City & BPD Release Nightclub Safety Guidelines, Friday Films

Today is Friday, December 13 and if you haven’t heard of the Boston mom who makes $400 an hour eating cannolis with strangers, you need to read about Paula Noukas’ dream job giving food and history tours of the North End, read more on Market Watch. Here’s what you need to know for this weekend… Read More…