Saturday, June 15, 2013
Here are some of our top stories of the week on Beacon Hill Patch.
Here are some of the highlights from Beacon Hill Patch's coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out our Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself —no application necessary! Former Gov. Paul Cellucci was honored by the commonwealth he served Thursday with a memorial service at the State House. Cellucci passed away at 65 over the weekend after a long battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Beacon Street was closed to traffic temporarily around noon as a state police-led procession brought his casket to the place where Cellucci served as governor from 1997…
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Saturday, June 8, 2013
Here are some of our top stories of the week on Beacon Hill Patch.
Here are some of the highlights from Beacon Hill Patch's coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out our Local Voices bloggers' latest posts , and start blogging yourself —no application necessary! Boston Police are investigating three sexual assaults that took place on Beacon Hill last week. They released two videos of a person they'd like to question in connection with the first of the three assaults. Police are also providing tips for women who are walking alone in the area. A new bar and restaurant, named Carrie Nation Cocktail Club, has opened on Beacon Hill,…
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Here are some of our top stories of the week on Beacon Hill Patch.
Here are some of the highlights from Beacon Hill Patch's coverage this past week. This is only a small sample—to see all the coverage, click on the News tab on the navigation bar. To see your neighbors' news, check out our Announcements section under News. Also, check out our Local Voices bloggers' latest posts, and start blogging yourself—no application necessary! Dozens of garden enthusiasts turnout out Thursday for the 84th Annual Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill Tour from the Beacon Hill Garden Club. Twelve gardens from garden club members were selected for the tour, as well as four "ribbon" gardens in the neighborhood from non-club members. Long lines wrapped around several streets where onlookers hoped to grab a glimpse of the fine …
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Sunday, April 14, 2013
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from April 8-13.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): Firefighters Knock Down Rooftop Blaze on Beacon Street: A wooden rooftop deck fire results in $1 million in damages. Five Things: Restoration Hardware Closer to Opening: Despite its rocky opening night party and subsequent delayed opening, Restoration Hardware, now known as RH, should open at their 234 Berkeley St. location soon. Former Back Bay Resident 'Clark Rockefeller' Found Guilty in California Murder Case: A man who once passed himself off as a member of the wealthy Rockefeller family while living in the Back Bay was convicted of killing the son of his California landlord 28 years ago and burying the remains in the victim's backyard. VIDEO: …
Sunday, April 7, 2013
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from April 1-6.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): New Train from Boston to Cape Cod For $35: Train service begins at 5:12pm on Fridays and operates on Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 8 a.m. in Boston, adding Braintree to its route. It will run from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Welfare Office Starts 100-Day Crackdown on Waste and Fraud: The 100-day plan, called "Bridge to Stability," is designed to not only enhance program integrity and improve services for clients, but to restore public trust in the welfare office. Gun Rights Rally on Boston Common Draws Hundreds: Taking aim at Democrats, the media and others they say are attacking the Second Amendment, hundreds of gun rights activists gathered on …
Sunday, March 31, 2013
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from March 24-30.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): Police: Pinckney Street Home Broken Into, Bassoon Stolen How Much Money Does it Take to Raise a Family in Boston?: The answer might surprise you. Hubway to Reopen Three Stations on Beacon Hill: The system should undergo a “full launch” the first or second week of April. Beacon Hill Garden Club's Fifth Book Part Showcase, Part Primer: The book is "a primer for all urban gardeners who want to learn more about how character, walls, paving, levels, gates and doors, ornaments, furniture, light, color and plants can elevate any outdoor space into an urban oasis." Report: Remington’s of Boston To Close: Rumor has it that, with the building lease up, the …
Sunday, March 24, 2013
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from March 17-23.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): Police: Woman Attacked, Robbed in Cedar Lane Way: A woman who was walking her dog in Cedar Lane Way reported to police that she was struck from behind and robbed Wednesday afternoon. Two of 'Boston's Finest' Give the Scoop on the Show: Boston Police officers featured on the show dish about working with Donnie Wahlberg, and that one has never heard of New Kids on the Block. Where to Eat During Restaurant Week on Beacon Hill: On Beacon Hill, 11 restaurants are participating this round, which is a bit more expensive than the last restaurant week in August. Walnut Street Home Sells for $4.425 Million How Much Snow Will Beacon Hill Get?: Depending on whose …
Sunday, March 17, 2013
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from March 10-16.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): Little Lamb Readying to Open in Cambridge Street Spot: The Mongolian restaurant readying to open in the long-vacant Cambridge Street spot that used to house The Spotten Apron is only one step away from opening its doors. Audrey's Pet Supply Prepares to Close its Doors: While closing Audrey’s is by far the hardest thing I have ever had to do, I believe we have a reason to celebrate everything we have accomplished over the last three years. Amtrak Ridership Skyrockets on Local Line: Short-range Amtrak travel has soared over the past 15 years and Boston’s Back Bay and South Station are stops on the two most popular routes in the Northeast Corridor. …
Sunday, March 10, 2013
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from March 3-9.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story). Police Shut Down Restoration Hardware Opening Party: Restoration Hardware's fancy grand opening party ended in a bust Wednesday night after police had to shut it down due to overcrowding. Five Things: Boston Calling Music Festival Tickets Going Fast Report: Beacon Hill Third Hottest Spot in Massachusetts Real Estate Market: The Boston Business Journal Data Center released its latest quarterly ranking of Massachusetts' top real estate communities. Longfellow Bridge Reconstruction to Start in Spring: The Massachusetts Department of Transportation published an animated video outlining the rehabilitation of the historic bridge that links Cambridge and …
Sunday, March 3, 2013
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from Feb. 24 to March 2.
Check out our most-read stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): Five Things: A Downtown Store Closes After 75 Years in Business: After 75 years in business, sewing and knitting store Windsor Button Shop, at 35 Temple Place, has lost their lease and is closing. Police: Otis Street Residence Broken Into: Police received a report from Otis Street residents that their home had been broken into during the daytime and a laptop computer, cufflinks and other jewelry was stolen. Patrick Budget Eliminates 44 Tax Deductions: The budget would end such deductions such as the capital gains from the sale of a person's primary home, college tuition, and contributions to a health savings account Parks Department OKs Off-…
