Roxbury
Amazon Offers Same-Day Delivery Everywhere in Boston—Except Roxbury
A number of food delivery apps say they service Boston, but exclude Dorchester, the city’s largest and most diverse neighborhood, and Mattapan. But these are relatively smaller […]
GentriWatch: Luxurious, Oceanfront Property on…Revere Beach?
Welcome to GentriWatch, where we look for signs of gentrification happening around the city. What do you think of when you picture Revere Beach? Kelly’s […]
Urban Renewal Goes on Trial at City Council Hearing on BRA Extension
The Boston Redevelopment Authority faced the latest obstacle in its quest for a 10-year extension on its urban renewal powers, answering questions posed by a skeptical […]
The 100 Funniest, Weirdest, Most Curious Boston Street Names
At our request, Mayor Marty Walsh’s office provided us with a copy of Boston’s Streets, a 202-page list of every street, road, avenue, boulevard and footpath […]
Former West Roxbury IHOP to Be Converted into Apartments
The long-vacant International House of Pancakes at 1235 VFW Highway in West Roxbury will soon be converted into an 84-unit, multi-family apartment complex. The Boston Redevelopment Authority’s board […]
Neighborhood Public Art: Roxbury
Roxbury is home to many murals, sculptures, and statues, all rooted in cultural and political backgrounds that speak to the diversity of the community. No matter […]
GentriWatch: European Boutique Hotel for ‘Millennials’ Headed to Cleveland Circle
Welcome to GentriWatch, where we look for signs of gentrification happening around the city. WHEN YOU HEAR the word “Millennials,” what comes to mind? If […]
GentriWatch: Latest BRA Approvals Target Affordable Housing in Roxbury
Welcome to GentriWatch, where we look for signs of gentrification happening around the city. THE BOSTON REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY’S Board of Directors met Thursday night, approving […]
Artist Behind 200 Clarendon Mural Is Bringing Another Art Project to Boston
A few weeks ago, the French street artist known as JR took Boston by surprise. Unannounced, one of his signature large-scale photorealistic murals began unfolding on […]
GentriWatch: ‘The Clarion’ Brings 32 Affordable Housing Units to Roxbury
Welcome to GentriWatch, where we look for signs of gentrification happening around the city. PROPONENTS OF affordable housing tallied a small victory Thursday night, as the Boston […]
Throwback Thursday: How Racist Was Boston in 1982?
On March 13, 1982, William Atkinson and William Grady were walking down Savin Hill Avenue when a brown car with five men inside pulled up alongside […]
Planned 25-Story Tower in Dudley Square Would Be Tallest Building In Roxbury
A 25 story mixed-use high rise is planned for a parcel in Dudley Square currently occupied by a a small bank building on Washington Street. The […]
Roxbury’s Andrea James Wins Coveted Soros Justice Fellowship
On June 17, the Open Society Foundations announced that it will fund Boston native Andrea James to create a national network of formerly incarcerated women. […]
Dedham Selectman Mike Butler Plans to Get Arrested Over West Roxbury Pipeline [Updated]
Updated on Thursday, June 18, at 10:10 a.m. According to Emily Kirkland of Better Future Project, Dedham Selectman Mike Butler was arrested this morning […]
Brandeis Students Creating Plan to Revitalize Land Along Blue Hill Avenue
Officials from the city’s Department of Neighborhood Development have teamed up with students from the Brandeis International Business School for the second year in a […]