Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Street Sweeping Resumes, Short-Term Rentals Working Session, Fiber Arts, Public Safety Meeting

Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, March 1 and the Boston Public Works Department has officially resumed regularly posted street sweeping in the North End, South End and Beacon Hill. Starting today, any violators who do not move their cars during street sweeping hours will be subject to a ticket and towing, see Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: New Italian Restaurant, Meet Nicola Orichuia, North End Street Food

Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, February 28 and if you’ve noticed how weathered the Italian Heritage Month banners have been looking around the neighborhood, you’re not the only one. Neighbors are unhappy about the weathered banners that remain raised after four months since the celebration, continue reading.  Here’s what else you need Read More…

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Tuesday’s Brief: Adult Yoga, Wharf District Council Meeting, Learning to Curl

Things to know for Tuesday It’s Tuesday, February 27 and if you thought it was all of the regular commuters making you late for work this morning while you’re stuck sitting in traffic, maybe you should consider ditching the Lyft or Uber in favor for a less congested route. Here’s what else you need to Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Kids Block Party, Paul Revere House Tour, Friday Film Series, Public Market Demonstration

Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, February 23 and the weekend is officially here! While it may not be as warm as it was earlier this week, that doesn’t mean you need to spend the weekend on the couch! Here are 10 things to do around the city this weekend.  Here’s what else Read More…

Announcements

Charlotte Cushman (1816-1876): America’s First International Star

Who was America’s most famous Romeo? Who made Lady Macbeth more important than Macbeth? Join Martha Vicinus, Eliza M. Mosher Distinguished University Professor Emerita of English, Women’s Studies, and History at the University of Michigan, as she discusses Boston’s own actress, Charlotte Cushman, triumphed against all expectations in America and Britain. She grew up in Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: Colonial Kids Corner, Public Market Demonstrations, Kids Crafts, Free Movie Night

Things to know for Thursday It’s Thursday, February, 22 and here is everything you need to know to get your day started… 10:30AM Colonial Kids Corner at the Paul Revere House. Join the Paul Revere House at 19 North Square and try on reproduction colonial clothes, write with quill pens and play 18th century games with Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured Photos & Videos

Local Talent Highlighted at Love Is… A Valentine Coffee House [Photos]

On the evening of February 15, the North Bennet Street School atrium was magically transformed into a Valentine Coffee House hosted by the Friends of the North End Library. Photo credits: Meredith Piscitelli Local talent found their inner poets and entertained the enthusiastic audience with love themed poetry, letters, and music recited and sung. A vivacious Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: Patio Weather, Modern Gefilte Fish, Hansel & Gretel, Colonial Kids Corner, Salt Art and Free Movie Night

Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, April 21…I mean February 21. Spring weather is here, at least for today, and Boston’s patio restaurants are taking full advantage! Check out the running list of restaurants’ around the city with warm-weather plans for this week. Here’s what else you need to know for Wednesday… 12:30PM Read More…

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Tuesday’s Brief: Public Market Demonstrations, New Frattaroli Restaurant, Gentle Yoga & Free Movie Night

Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, February 20 – day 2 of school vacation week. If your vacation is actually a staycation and you’re looking for something fun and educational to do with the kids, be sure to visit the New England Aquarium and learn more about the powerful capabilities of Loggerhead Sea Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Presidents’ Day, Boston Public Market Demonstrations, Free Movie Night

Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, February 19 – Presidents’ Day! Don’t let celebrating our founding fathers slow down your day. Be sure to check out the list of what’s open, what’s closed, hours of banks, shopping, government, travel and more.  Here’s what else you need to know for Monday… 12:00PM Fresh & Read More…