News Nearby: Off-Leash Areas for Dogs on Common, Second JT and Jay-Z Show at Fenway
While we do our best to focus on news and events directly concerning the South End, sometimes it’s nice to know what’s going on in other Boston neighborhoods. Welcome to the weekly regional news roundup, which will bring you the top news from other Boston neighborhoods this week. Beacon Hill: Parks Department OKs Off-Leash Dog Areas on Common – The city’s Parks Department approved a plan Monday to designate parts of the Boston Common for off-leash dog recreation areas, but a date hasn’t been set for when the program will begin. Back Bay: Back Bay Hotel Now Officially a Loew’s Property With a champagne toast, the iconic Back Bay Hotel officially became the Loews Boston Back Bay Hotel Thursday. The Loews Hotels & Resorts chain announced plans to buy the building, at the corner of Berkeley and Stuart streets, last month. It had been owned since 2009 by the Doyle Collection, a Dublin company specializing in upscale hotels. Fenway-Kenmore: Second Justin Timberlake, Jay-Z Show Added at Fenway The first concert sold out in about 20 minutes, prompting the organizers to announce a second show at Fenway Park in August. SOUTH END PATCH: Facebook | Twitter | E-mail Updates South End Patch