Want less waiting in line and sifting for loose change on the Mass Pike? According to state transportation officials, you’ll soon get your wish. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will install…
Things to Know in the South End Today, April 1st: Don’t Trust What You Read on the Internet. Except This.
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a partly sunny day with a high of 59 degrees. There’s also a 30 percent chance of showers and winds may reach as high as…
Hepatitis B Exposure Scare at Boston Medical Center
Up to five patients at Boston Medical Center may have been exposed to the Hepatitis B virus while they received treatment at the hospital, according to the Boston Globe. “Recently, we…
Street Cleaning Begins Bostonwide on April 1st
Street sweeping in Boston is back Bostonwide starting as of April 1st. This year, many Boston neighborhoods will see a different daily schedule to better align with trash and recycling days,…
Democrats, Republicans Square Off in First Debate
It was a big week in the race for U.S. Senate, with both Republican and Democratic candidates facing off for the first time in a debate Wednesday night. Candidates running…
House Looking to Crack Down on Sex Offender Crimes with Online Database
The recent state auditor report revealing that a large number of sex offenders live at addresses registered as childcare facilities has added fuel to the effort on Beacon Hill to publicize the…
Recipe: Passover ‘Bagels’
Passover “Bagels” (Makes 1 dozen) In my mother’s annual synagogue Passover column, “Leaven Can Wait,” she always referred to these as Mrs. Meyer’s bagels. Yes, the only thing…
Week in Review: Arrest Made in Overpass Stabbing
The following were the top articles on South End Patch from March 25 to March 29, 2013: Man Charged with Murder in Overpass Stabbing, Held Without Bail An Everett man…
Do You Support Mandatory Minimum Sentencing Laws?
Mandatory minimum sentence laws remain popular on Beacon Hill. Just last summer, the state passed the so-called “three strikes” bill, which Gov. Deval Patrick signed despite reservations. However, a new study…
What Was Menino’s Impact in the South End?
Mayor Menino announced on Thursday that he would not seek re-election this year, ending his 20 year career as the longest-serving mayor of Boston. He said in his farewell speech that…