Back Bay

Nothing is forever

By adamg - 12/7/19 - 4:07 pm

Forever 21 won't actually be around forever

Scott shows us the harsh lesson being taught today on Newbury Street at Mass. Ave.

Boston bodega that's really a sneaker store sues New York bodega that's really a company that sells planters shaped like sneakers

By adamg - 12/7/19 - 3:23 pm

Bodega, the "secret" sneaker store hidden in a Clearway Street storefront has filed a trademark lawsuit against Bodega Rose, a New York venture that sells planters shaped like sneakers and T-shirts emblazoned with "Bodega Rose." Read more.

T has to confess: Orange Line a mess

By adamg - 12/3/19 - 9:55 am

Update, 10:40 a.m.: T says Orange Line trains are rolling again, but with 10-minute delays.

The MBTA, which first reported 15-minute delays on the Orange Line southbound, has now suspended all service entirely on the line between Haymarket and Tufts Medical Center - and telling riders who want to get anywhere between North Station and Copley Square to use the Green Line instead. Read more.

Ducks are happy that they are not turkeys.

By damaskin - 11/27/19 - 9:06 am

Although some have strange ideas.

Driver falls asleep at the wheel, wakes up when car plunges into the Muddy River

By adamg - 11/23/19 - 11:03 am

Live Boston has the details on an overnight crash at Newbury Street and Charlesgate East.

Post-storm sunset is cold comfort

By adamg - 11/12/19 - 10:17 pm

See it larger.

Jonathan Berk took in this evening's frigid sunset.

Zoning board gives new owners of proposed marijuana dispensary on Newbury Street another year to start work

By adamg - 11/12/19 - 9:55 am

The Zoning Board of Appeal today approved a one-year extension for a company that wants to open a medical-marijuana dispensary at 331A-333 Newbury St., so that it can finalize a formal "host agreement" with the mayor's office and win state approval. Read more.

City looks to extend Southwest Corridor path all the way to the West End

By adamg - 11/8/19 - 10:11 am

The Beacon Hill Times looks at a Boston Transportation Department proposal to continue the Southwest Corridor walking and bike paths that now end at Dartmouth Street to the West End via routes that could include streets and parks in the South End, Bay Village, downtown, and Chinatown. Read more.

Cupcakes are back, baby

By adamg - 11/5/19 - 10:20 am

Sure, you thought we'd passed Peak Cupcake long ago, but Boston Restaurant Talk reports a place called Little Miss Cupcape (it's based in Hyannis) is opening at 250 Newbury St. Can a froyo revival be far behind?

Citizen complaint of the day: Tree jumpers in the Public Garden

By adamg - 10/31/19 - 9:48 am

A concerned citizen files a 311 complaint:

Walking through public garden observed many people climbing and jumping on tree branches

Candidates to replace Zakim square off in forum

By adamg - 10/29/19 - 8:54 am

The Boston Sun reports on a recent forum with Kenzie Bok and Jennifer Nassour, who are running for the District 8 (Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Fenway, Mission Hill) seat that Josh Zakim is retiring from.

The Public Work of Art

By adamg - 10/26/19 - 10:39 pm

Jonathan Berk reports there's nothing quite like the Public Garden on a gorgeous fall day.

Newbury Street losing its hardware store

By adamg - 10/25/19 - 8:56 am

Back Bay Hardware, 221 Newbury St., is closing forever on Oct. 31, after 76 years in business. Lex Stevens, who has owned the store the last 25 years, tries to explain the closing: Read more.

One developer sues another over collapse of Back Bay tower deal

By adamg - 10/24/19 - 10:47 pm

The Boston Business Journal reports Suffolk Construction is suing Weiner Ventures over the end of their proposal for a luxury tower over the turnpike, next to the Hynes.

Chain Italian restaurant on Newbury Street closing, cites increasing rent

By adamg - 10/24/19 - 1:11 pm

Boston Restaurant Talk reports the impending demise of Papa Razzi, 159 Newbury St.

Boylston Street restaurant with a roof deck shuts down

By adamg - 10/21/19 - 11:30 am

Boston Restaurant Talk reports the Globe Bar & Cafe on Boylston Street suddenly shut down for good over the weekend.

Going fast on the Charles

By adamg - 10/20/19 - 7:01 pm

Jonathan Berk took in the Head of the Charles today:

Have to love Boston on days like today with views like this!

Another annoyed citizen posted some audio last nigh of what sounded like "a massive tea kettle going off:" Read more.