New Steakhouse Slated for Former Ginger Park/Banq Space: Brian Piccini, the co-owner of dbar in Dorchester and Deuxave in Back Bay, has leasedthe former Ginger Park/Banq space at 1375 Washington St., the corner of Washington and Union Park Streets, and intends to open a steakhouse there for his third Boston restaurant, according to a Union Park Neighborhood Association email.

Five Things: South End Buttery Gets Go-Ahead: The South End Buttery received two Common Victualler Licenses Thursday from the city’s Licensing Board, one for the bakery and café’s new take-out shop going in at 37 Clarendon St., the other for its planned expansion on Shawmut Avenue, according to Boston.com.

POLL: Which Boston Winter Do You Prefer?: What a difference a year makes.

Prosecutors Push for 'Whitey' Bulger Trial to Start: Federal prosecutors in the case against James "Whitey" Bulger accused the notorious mobster of trying to slow down the court process in order to avoid trial, according to the Boston Globe and other media accounts.

Wine Emporium Robbed at Gunpoint Tuesday: A 26-year-old Boston man allegedly robbed the Wine Emporium on Tremont Street at gunpoint Tuesday night.

Man Charged with Urinating in Doorway, Assault: After a Maine man was told to stop urinating in someone’s doorway near the intersection of Columbus Avenue and Dartmouth Street early Sunday morning, he allegedly pulled out a knife and threatened his accuser.

Man Who Fell Into Tracks Was Vision Impaired and On Cell Phone: A 49-year-old man with impaired vision was talking on his cell phone when he fell down onto commuter rail tracks at Back Bay Station shortly after 9:30 a.m.

South End Police Log: Five Arrested on Drug Charges: Arrests in the South End from Jan. 3 - 9.

Are the Fares Fair? T Fares vs. Other Cities: A look at how the proposed MBTA fare increases compare to other cities.

Pembroke Street Condo Sells for Over 800K: Sold properties in the South End area this week, Jan. 5 - 12.

If Broncos Win, Paul Revere Statue Wears Tebow Jersey: Boston and Denver's mayors made a friendly wager on Saturday's Patriots playoff game.

Opinion: Here Comes Tebowmania!: For those of you who are unfamiliar or baffled by the enormous exposure of one Tim Tebow or simply do not follow football, here is the 411.

South End Resident Joins Hostelling Board: Hostelling International New England announced Friday that Richard Olken, a South End resident, has joined their Board of Directors.

Boston Public Schools Registration Season Begins: The new website "Discover BPS" will help Boston Public School families learn more about the school options available to them for the 2012-2013 school year.

City Council: President Can Now Serve 3 Years: The City Council approved a measure Wednesday that would allow a current City Council President to remain in the position for three years instead of two.