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Hubway System to Reopen in April
There’s still snow on the ground and it still feels like the dead of winter, but a staple of summer in Boston will be back online before you know it. Bicycles will be available throughout the Hubway bike sharing system the first or second week of April, according to Nicole Freedman, director of bicycle […]
Things to Know in the South End Today, March 26: Meeting on ‘Parklets’
1. Weather: The National Weather Service is predicting a mostly sunny day with a high near 47 degrees. 2. Parklet Community Meeting: City representatives will be hosting a community meeting tonight to discuss the city’s parklet project, an initiative to turn parking spaces into mini-parks. The meeting will be held at 6:30 p.m. tonight in the […]
Police: Attempted Robbery at Washington Street Bank Failed When Teller Couldn’t Read Note
The following information was supplied by the Boston Police Department. Charges do not indicate a conviction. An attempted bank robbery at the Mount Washington Bank on Saturday morning failed when the suspect handed the teller a reportedly illegible note, called her “stupid” for not being able to read it, and left. Boston Police […]
South End Answers: When’s the Last Day of School for Boston Public Schools?
Welcome to “You Ask, Patch Answers,” a new feature where we find the answers to your questions. This week, we tackled the question, “When’s the last day of school for Boston Public Schools students??” According to the most recent snow days through March 21st, the last day of school for Boston Public Schools […]
How Much Money Does it Take to Raise a Family in Boston?
In Massachusetts, a family of four with two school-aged children needs to earn nearly $ 68,976 to make ends meet without public or private assistance, according to a study released Thursday by the Crittenton Women’s Union. In Boston, that number is slightly higher—$ 69,252. This amount includes rent, utilities, food, transportation, healthcare and personal […]
City Testing Silly Putty, ‘Green’ Material to Fill Potholes This Spring
In an effort to “go green,” the city is testing three alternative pothole filling substances this spring: One, a silly-putty substance, two, a vegetable oil-based binder, and three, a 100 percent recyclable substance. “I expect our city to innovate constantly to better serve Bostonians” said Mayor Menino. “Potholes are a major menace to drivers. […]
Upper Crust: New Owner Says Restaurant ‘Will Be Run Better’
It’s new management and new faces for the South End’s Upper Crust, as it reopens under new management after being closed for several months. The firm UC Acquisitions purchased the property in January along with locations in Wellesley, Watertown and Lexington during an auction after its previous owners filed for bankruptcy last year. The troubled pizza chain’s former […]
Survey: Riders Want Late-Night MBTA Service
A recent survey confirms what most of Boston was already thinking: residents want late-night MBTA service. The Boston Globe reported Friday that about 26,000 people responded to a survey saying they are in favor of late-night bus or train service in Boston. More than 85 percent of respondents said they would be willing […]
Man Found Dead on West Canton Street
A man was found dead on West Canton Street in the South End on Sunday morning, according to the Boston Police Department. Homicide detectives are now investigating the man’s death. Police said they were called to the scene at 6:38 a.m. on Sunday. Police said they observed a white male wearing a brown sweater, […]