Sometimes special places don’t seem entirely unique when they’re in one’s backyard. That just might be the case for The Anchor venue in the Navy Yard, which this summer is gaining accolades from near and far – even as far…
Author: Seth Daniel
New-FOUND-land
Harvard Kent, Constitution Museum mini-boat found in Canada Though bound for Europe, the HK Pride mini-boat has made a pitstop on one of the most remote coastlines in Newfoundland – and the five-foot boat built by Charlestown fourth graders in…
Students will likely be wearing masks on return in September
Supt. Brenda Cassellius and Acting Mayor Kim Janey have signaled over the past week that while students will be returning full-time to the Boston Public Schools in September, they will probably be mandated to wear masks during school time. They…
DA Rollins nominated for US Attorney by Biden
U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Monday the nomination of Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins as his pick to be the next permanent US Attorney for the District of Massachusetts – a post that would include the entire state.…
House passes sports betting legislation, likely no quick action in the Senate though
By Seth Daniel The race is on in the State Legislature on sports betting as the House voted last Thursday to approve a wide-ranging sports wagering bill after years of state government trying to get passage of some sort of…
Essaibi George nabs first spot on mayoral Preliminary ballot
The City Elections Commission held a lottery on Friday afternoon to draw the positions for the Sept. 14 Preliminary election – including the position for the eight mayoral candidates and the 17 at-large candidates. Drawing out of a little gold…
After a Year of No Baseball, Charlestown Babe Ruth Sets out to have Fun this Summer
Everyone likes to win, but coming out of COVID-19 and not having Babe Ruth baseball last summer, perspectives on the game have changed. Coaches and players strive their hardest to win the game, as the Charlestown Babe Ruth team did…
Climate Ready Boston ready for Phase 2 in Charlestown
The Climate Ready Boston initiative is preparing to take its Phase 2 process to the public next month with an online open house on Aug. 3 at 6 p.m. to discuss the preliminary recommendations for Phase 2 planning – a…
Clarion Call: Committee Chair Says Now They Must Focus on All High Schools
One of the key discoveries coming out of the laborious Exam School Admissions process changes had very little to do with the exam schools. As the months went on, long meetings played out, and tremendous thought went into the small…
‘Powerhouse’ PR Agency Moves to Charlestown
Over the last several decades Collette Phillips and the many off-shoots of her high-powered public relations company, including Get Konnected, have built a known brand and clear advocacy for clients from a large space deep in downtown Boston. Now, in…