Sunday, January 27, 2013
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from Jan. 20 to 26.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): Panera Opens "Pay-it-Forward" Style Community Cafe in Government Center: Panera is expanding its network of restaurants that help those who can't afford full-priced meals. Boston Unveiling Three New Student Assignment Proposals: Boston Public Schools continues to overhaul its system to provide more schools close to home. Beacon Hill's Annual Winter Dance This Saturday at the Taj Breakfast and Blackboards: A Free Meal for BPS Kids: This school year, Boston began providing free breakfast for all students, sometimes right in the classroom. Not starting the day hungry is just the first benefit. Patrick Files $34.8 Billion Budget Proposal Wednesday: The …
Sunday, January 20, 2013
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from Jan. 13 to 19.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): Villa Mexico Cafe to Leave Grampy's Gas Station By End of Month: The redevelopment of the Cambridge Street spot that houses Villa Mexico will begin next month. New 2013 Tax Rates and Standard Deductions: Standard deductions go up, but the ceiling for itemized deductions go down in 2013, plus other changes that will affect your taxes this year. SOLD: Beacon Street Condo Sells for $2.3 Million Do You Agree With Patrick's Gun Control, Mental Health Proposals? Patrick: We Need to Increase Income Tax to Invest in Our Future: Do you think we need to increase taxes to strengthen education and transportation? Seniors Rally at State House to Demand Home Care …
Sunday, December 30, 2012
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from Dec. 23 to 29.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): First Night Boston 2013: Schedule, Highlights of the New Year's Celebration: Family fun, ice sculptures, musical performances and more. Police: Woman Pickpocketed at Beacon Hill Bar Boston to Cape Train Planned for Next Summer: The Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority will oversee the CapeFLYER service, which will launch Memorial Day weekend. U.S. Rep. Markey to Run For Kerry's Senate Seat: After hinting that he'd make a run for Sen. John Kerry's seat should he be tabbed to be Secretary of State, U.S. Rep. Ed Markey will run for Senate in 2013, according to a Boston Globe report. TELL US: Should Licensed Gun Owners' Information be Public?: If you are …
Sunday, December 16, 2012
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from Dec. 9 to 15.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): Police: Woman Arrested After Throwing Coffee Cup in Dunkin' Donuts on Beacon Hill Walgreens To Open Flagship Store in Downtown Crossing: The shop will feature a grocery section with sushi chef station, pastry case, adult beverages and more as well as a health and beauty section, all incorporating interactive technologies. Boston Looks To Ban Billboards from Beacon Hill Menino: Making Boston a Safer City for Bicycling: Boston Mayor Thomas Menino writes about bicycling safety in the city after yet another cycling accident took the life of a BU student last week. Should Massachusetts Keep Jobs For Toll Collectors?: Gov. Deval Patrick says the state’s toll…
Sunday, December 9, 2012
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from Dec. 2 to Dec. 8.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): Dramatic Police Chase Follows Attempted Armed Robbery on Beacon Hill Police: Man Pulled Off Bicycle, Robbed on Joy Street PHOTOS: Hundreds Celebrate the Season at the Beacon Hill Holiday Stroll: Strollers enjoyed sales, songs and horse-drawn carriage rides on a relatively warm night. MBTA Driver Fired, Called 'Solely Responsible' for Crash: The operator had been working an overnight shift at a second job before the morning crash. Thousands of Massachusetts Families Would Be Affected by Federal 'Fiscal Cliff': A study finds that Bay Staters will pay more if the child and college tuition tax credits expire. Pop-Up Stores Sprout in Time for Holidays on …
Sunday, December 2, 2012
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from Nov. 25 to Dec. 1.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): Details Emerge in Beacon Hill Rape Case and How Police Caught Suspect: Police were able to track the GPS signal on the victim's phone to a store Williams sold it to hours after the attack. $1 Million Winning Ticket Bought on Beacon Hill: The winning ticket was sold at the City Convenience Store on Beacon Street. MBTA Releases Video of Boylston Crash: Riders were visibly thrown when the two trolleys collided just before noon on Thursday. PHOTOS: Thousands Turn Out for Holiday Show and Tree Lighting on Common Government Center Station Closing for 2 Years: A $90 million renovation project will shut down the station through 2015. Suffolk DA Official: …
Sunday, September 30, 2012
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from Sept. 23-Sept. 29.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): Is Boston the Most Racist City in America?: Gawker and Deadspin writer aims to rank the country's most racist cities—and Boston is at the top of his list. Who Won the Brown-Warren Debate?: Incumbent Scott Brown and challenger Elizabeth Warren squared off in their first debate Thursday night. Police: Man Takes Out Hammer in Apparent Road Rage on Cambridge Street Police: Suffolk Student Alerts Police to Attempted Grove Street Break-in Sandwich Shop in Former Boston Common Bathroom to Open in October: The Earl of Sandwich company spent more than a million dollars to restore the former men's bathroom. School Choice: Boston Public Schools Proposes Five …
Sunday, September 23, 2012
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from Sept. 16-Sept. 22.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): UPDATE: Man Trapped Under Red Line Train Tuesday in Critical Condition Who Won the Brown-Warren Debate?: Incumbent Scott Brown and challenger Elizabeth Warren squared off in their first debate Thursday night. Second West Nile Virus Case Reported in Boston: A Dorchester man in his 40s was recently hospitalized with the West Nile Virus. YOUR TURN: Was Romney Right About the 47 Percent, or Will This Doom his Campaign? Police: Woman Robbed Near Beacon Hill ATM Police: Man Punched in Wallet Robbery Charles Street Market Looks to Stay in Current Spot with Expanded Services: With the threat of a bank moving in now gone, neighbors heard ways to keep a favorite…
Sunday, September 16, 2012
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from Sept. 9-Sept. 15.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): Priest Living on Beacon Hill Accused of Molesting Child in 1990s Where to Go Apple Picking Near Boston: There are lots of great places near Boston you can get to in less than an hour. SOUND OFF: Who Should Be Allowed to Use the Boston Common? Developers Scrap Office Plans to Build More Residential Space: Two of the city's biggest developers recently changed proposals, reducing office space in favor of more residential space. Why that might be good for Boston. Beacon Hill Block Party This Sunday: Catch up with hundreds of your neighbors this Sunday at Beacon Hill's social event of the fall, the Neighborhood Block Party. Romney + Adultery Billboard: …
Sunday, September 9, 2012
A look back at Beacon Hill Patch's top stories from Sept. 2-Sept. 8.
Check out our top stories of the week below (just click the link to see the full story): UPDATE: Man Shot in Public Garden in Stable Condition Police: Man Attacked After Telling Dog Owner to Pick Up After Pet Mass. Auditor Trashes Romney, Defends Obama: State Auditor Suzanne Bump took a jab at former Gov. Mitt Romney's job-creation credentials during an appearance Monday at the Democratic National Convention. Selvaggi of Beacon Hill Wins in 8th District Congressional Primary: Joseph Selvaggi will move on to challenge Rep. Stephen Lynch in November. Sinaloa Drug Cartel Members Arrested: Gang ran meth ring in Boston. Police: Irving Street Home Broken Into By Force Confirmed Case of West Nile Virus on Beacon Hill: A Beacon Hill resident was …
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10:31 am on Tuesday, October 2, 2012
It's the Irish Catholics who seem themselves as the underdog. Maybe they are xenophobic because Ireland is an island. They are good at getting up 3 a.m. to sneak around and commit hate crimes. more ›