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Same-sex marriage supporters celebrate 9th anniversary in Boston Public Garden

Sun, 19 May 2013 01:56:43 GMT

About three dozen supporters of same-sex marriage gathered in the Boston Public Garden recently to mark the ninth anniversary of its legalization in Massachusetts.

The MBTA: ruining weekends since 1897

Sat, 18 May 2013 00:33:18 GMT

The first portion of the subway line that would become the MBTA opened more than 115 years ago, and by the standards of that time, it's doing pretty well.

Menino outlines $1.8 billion, five-year plan for capital improvements across city

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:32:29 GMT

(Wendy Maeda/Globe Staff) Mayor Thomas M. Menino today at the proposed site of a handicapped friendly park near Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital in Charlestown. Jeremy C. Fox, Globe Correspondent Mayor Thomas M. Menino outlined a five-year capital plan today aimed at...

Menino outlines $1.8 billion, five-year plan for capital improvements across city

Fri, 17 May 2013 23:32:29 GMT

Boston OKs S. Huntington Ave. guidelines that call for 'exceptional' public benefits to go with projects exceeding zoning rules

Fri, 17 May 2013 21:03:32 GMT

The city redevelopment authoritys board Thursday evening unanimously approved new guidelines for development along South Huntington Avenue in Jamaica Plain, which, in part, call for developers to include extraordinary community benefits and public improvements if they want to build projects there that would exceed city zoning requirements.

Results from the second-annual MathRocks competition

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:45:43 GMT

The second-annual MathRocks competition brought mathletes from across the city together for a day of putting their mathematical skills to the test.

City: Help us pick where to put new Hubway stations in South Boston, Jamaica Plain, Dorchester, Charlestown

Thu, 16 May 2013 23:32:57 GMT

Boston residents and area cyclists can provide feedback about proposed locations for new Hubway stations as the bike-share program gears up to expand to the South Boston Innovation District, Jamaica Plain, North Dorchester and Charlestown, city officials announced Thursday.

MBTA to launch faster, more informative 'T-Alerts' system; old system to be discontinued

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:43:41 GMT

The MBTA says riders will soon be able to receive faster, more reliable, and more informative alerts, via text and e-mail, about sudden service delays and disruptions and planned changes.

Charter school systems with Boston branches in running for national award

Thu, 16 May 2013 17:01:21 GMT

Two charter school systems that have branches in Boston neighborhoods are in the running for an award recognizing their efforts to prepare students for college.

Boston picks 3 sites for the city's first-ever 'parklets'

Thu, 16 May 2013 01:05:31 GMT

The city has selected three sites that will be home to Bostons first ever parklets. Each of the parklets will use temporary platforms to convert two on-street parking spaces mini curbside public parks open during spring, summer and fall. The parklets will be dismantled and stored during winter.

Drug disposal kiosks installed at Boston Police stations

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:51:32 GMT

Unused or expired medication can be disposed of at newly-installed kiosks in each of the 11 district police stations in Boston, city health officials said in a recent announcement.

Fundraiser to benefit $250,000 capital campaign for playing field at Curley K-8 School in Jamaica Plain

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:41:48 GMT

A fundraiser on Saturday will benefit a capital campaign that hopes to raise $250,000 to help pay for a long-awaited multi-purpose playing field at the Curley K-8 School in Jamaica Plain.

Mission Hill Pilot School's debate team takes home the gold

Wed, 15 May 2013 17:37:30 GMT

Students from the Mission Hill Pilot School recently returned from a debate competition champions.

Boston seeks public advice for plan to protect, develop parks throughout city

Tue, 14 May 2013 20:14:20 GMT

Boston officials are seeking suggestions from the public to help create a multi-year plan ffor protecting and developing parks and other open space throughout the city.

Boston teen wins Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts Scholarship

Tue, 14 May 2013 18:45:19 GMT

A Boston teen has been awarded the 2013 Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts scholarship for her commitment to Girl Scouting and service.

Boston launching citywide ad campaign to bolster sustainability

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:29:40 GMT

Boston will debut a citywide advertising campaign this week that uses prominent landmarks and local athletes to encourage residents and businesses to adopt more environmentally sustainable habits, like driving less and recycling more. The effort intends to promote Mayor Thomas M. Meninos goal of dramatically reducing the citys greenhouse gas emissions over the coming decades.

Plaque at Jamaica Plain intersection honors Boston Police detective murdered 25 years ago

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:29:23 GMT

A plaque at a Jamaica Plain intersection was installed to honor Boston Police Detective Sherman C. Griffiths, who was murdered during a Dorchester drug raid 25 years ago.

MBTA riders ask why must commutes be so unpleasant

Fri, 10 May 2013 22:08:37 GMT

As another week draws to a close, many local commuters breathe a sigh of relief. They will pass two days without stepping onto an MBTA bus or a train.

City Councilor Matt O'Malley announces May district office hours

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:51:28 GMT

Boston City Councilor Matt OMalley holds his district office hours at different locations in Jamaica Plain and West Roxbury each month.

Boston Public Library announces summer hours

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:49:47 GMT

The Boston Public Library is preparing to cut hours at its central library and branches as summer approaches.

Girls Rock Campaign Boston builds confidence through music

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:38:14 GMT

Although these summer sessions offer an opportunity to learn an instrument and play in a band, the sessions are really about offering the girls a new perspective. In the room that GRCB rents in Spontaneous Celebration, at 45 Danforth St., there are mirrors along the wall covered in images of strong female role models such as Missy Elliot and the band Sleater-Kinney.

Fit City Boston aims to make Hub the healthiest city in US

Tue, 07 May 2013 18:54:31 GMT

On Monday, Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino kicked off a new initiative intended to transform Boston into the healthiest city in the country.

MBTA launches campaign to protect T employees from assaults

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:27:53 GMT

The MBTA is launching a new campaign to warn riders not to assault T employees. Think twice before putting your hands on T staff. We will find you, arrest you and prosecute you, says Transit Police Chief Paul MacMillian in a recorded public service announcement that will soon air in all T stations.

Spring is in the muggy, fetid air on the MBTA

Fri, 03 May 2013 20:24:47 GMT

As April turned into May this week, the weather finally turned warm and sunny, which can only mean one thing: five months of overheated buses, subways, and stations on the MBTA.

Event will voice opposition to plan to build condos inside Blessed Sacrament Church in Jamaica Plain

Fri, 03 May 2013 19:42:03 GMT

A video projection art piece will be overlaid on the façade of the former Blessed Sacrament Church in Jamaica Plain as part of an event Friday night that bills itself as a rally to stop a controversial plan for the church to be converted into condo units.