In this week’s column of “You Ask, Patch Answers,” a new feature where we find the answers to your questions, reader Robert Rovenolt asked about the ice melt and whether it was a different substance this year in Boston. “[My question] concerns the different snow/ice melt the DPW spread on the streets during the last […]
Boston Chops, Urban Steak Bistro, Opening in February on Washington Street
When you walk into the South End’s newest steakhouse when it opens in a few weeks, the first thing you’ll notice is the dramatic transformation of the physical space at 1375 Washington Street. The large ornate wooden ceiling that gave a unique Asian feel to former restaurant Ginger Park is now gone, replaced instead […]
MBTA Ridership Has Slight Uptick in 2012
Ridership was up on the MBTA in 2012. According to figures released by MBTA General Manager Beverly Scott Thursday, 400 million riders took trips on the MBTA in 2012, which is good for a 2.3 percent increase over ridership in 2011. Analysts projected ridership would decrease by 5.5 percent once the June price […]
Markey or Lynch: Who Would You Vote for Today?
We have a race. On Thursday, U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch became the second candidate to officially enter the race to fill the Senate seat vacated by new Secretary of State John Kerry, following his fellow Democratic Congressman Ed Markey. Lynch and Markey will now face off in a primary set for April 30 […]
Rental Properties Available in the South End
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Group Protests Random Bag Checks on the MBTA Saturday
A pro-4th Amendment coalition with roots in the Occupy movement staged a protest of random bag inspections at T platforms around the city this weekend. Beginning at Harvard Square, South Station, Lechmere, Kenmore and Ruggles T stops, groups marched to the State House Saturday morning, stopping along the way at other T stops to […]
Week in Review: Taylor Street Controversy, Tree Removal on Tremont
The following were the top articles on South End Patch from Jan. 29 to Feb. 1st, 2013: Taylor Street Wooden House Renovations Blocked by Neighborhood The historic wooden house at 8-10 Taylor Street, built in 1899, was approved for renovations by all city agencies, but progress is currently stalled due to neighborhood concerns. […]
Ten Tips for Healthy Eating
Around this time of year, people start re-evaluating their New Year’s Resolutions. They either are still on track and feeling great or they’ve lost their resolve and are feeling frustrated and defeated. One of the common goals set at the beginning of the year is around weight loss. As a yoga teacher, I get […]
Tisei Will Not Run in Special Election for U.S. Senate Seat
A day after saying he was considering running for the seat vacated by Sen. John Kerry, Republican Richard Tisei announced that he will not be in the race after all. On Saturday night, Tisei, a former state Senate minority leader, released a statement regarding his decision: I’ve been humbled by so many […]