Monday, December 31, 2012
A look back at the year in news in the South End.
There are only a few days left in 2012, and as the new year approaches it becomes time once again to look back at the year that was—the South End stories that shocked, stirred and sparked conversation around the community. Here they are, the most-read South End Patch stories of 2012: 10. Whole Foods to Open South End Store - In July, the organic supermarket chain announced it would open a store in the South End. The 50,000 square foot supermarket will be the largest retailer of a $200 million mixed use residential and commercial development project known as "Ink Block" on Harrison Avenue. 9. Romney + Adultery Billboard: Funny? Inappropriate? Both? - Although this billboard wasn't in the South End, it sparked a Boston-wide discussion over …
Monday, January 2, 2012
Today is Monday, Jan. 2. Here are five things you need to know today:
1. It is expected to be windy today with temperatures in the low 40s. 2. With New Year’s Day on Sunday, Monday, Jan. 2, is the official government holiday. Government offices will be closed; the T will be running on a Sunday schedule; but most retail and restaurants should be open. Check out our full list of what’s open and closed for more. 3. Go away last week? Our “Week in Review” will get you caught up to speed on everything you missed. 4. Our “Year in Review” coverage featured a list of our top 50 stories of 2011 and a gallery of our top 50 photos of the year. 5. Miss our First Night photos? Check out our galleries of the daytime festivities, ice sculptures and the parade and fireworks.
Sunday, January 1, 2012
A look back at South End Patch's top stories from Dec. 26 - Jan 1.
It's Official: Street Sweeping in South End Extended Two Months: Starting this coming year, the city will extend street sweeping in the South End by two months, the mayor’s office announced Friday. Do You Support An Increase In Street Sweeping? South Enders will have two extra months of street sweeping this year, but is this good news? Top 50 Stories of 2011: Here's the complete list of our 50 most popular stories of 2011. South End Patch: Year in Photos: A chronological look at South End Patch's 50 most memorable images of 2011. PHOTOS: Thousands Gather Downtown to Watch First Night Parade, Fireworks: Boston rings in the New Year with a massive celebration. PHOTOS: The Ice Sculptures of First Night: One of First Night's signature …
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Here's the complete list of our 50 most popular stories of 2011.
No. 50 - 41: 50. ‘Coco Baby’ Opens on Washington Street(Sept. 28) 49. Suzanne Lee, Tito Jackson Advance to November Election (Sept. 28) 48. Modern Furniture Store Arrives on Tremont Street (April 7) 47. Blog: Italian Restaurant Moving to Former Rocca Space (May 23) 46. Five Things: SoWa Announces Winter Farmer's Market (Oct. 7) 45. Five Things: Missing JP Woman Found (July 27) 44. Dunkin' Donuts Developer Eyeing Tremont Street Storefront (Oct. 6) 43. Bombay Club Owner Files for Bankruptcy (March 16) 42. Report: Latin-Themed Restaurant Proposal Off the Table (Oct. 3) 41. Proposed Sidewalk Repair Sparks Debate (April 5) No. 40 - 31: 40. Union Park Tapas Restaurant Delayed (Aug. 4) 39. Demolition Imminent for Unstable Washington Street …
Friday, December 30, 2011
Part five of our five-part series counting down our 50 most read stories of 2011.
Our fifth and final installment of our list of the 50 most popular stories on South End Patch in 2011 features our top 10, including our top three of the Boston Ballet, the Boston Bruins and Whitey Bulger, in order. These rankings were determined solely by online traffic. If you think an important story got left off, feel free to talk about it in the comments section below. Part one: 50 - 41 Part two: 40 - 31 Part three: 30 - 21 Part four: 20 -11 10. Mexican Restaurant Opening Soon on Shawmut Avenue (May 11) 9. Mass Ave. Murder Victim Identified (May 15) 8. CRU Owners Charged With Drug Conspiracy (June 21) 7. CRU Wine and Spirits Closed Following FBI Visit (June 2) 6. PHOTOS: James 'Whitey' Bulger's Santa Monica Apartment (June 23) 5. Two …
A chronological look at South End Patch's 50 most memorable images of 2011. What's your favorite?
Dates above reflect the day the photo was published, not taken.
Today is Friday, Dec. 30. Here are five things you need to know today:
1. Temperatures should be in the mid to high 40s during the day Friday, Saturday and Sunday and drop to the mid to high 30s at night. It’s expected to be partly cloudy Friday and Sunday and rain Saturday. 2. What’s your New Year’s resolution for the South End? There are so many ways individuals can improve their neighborhood. Which ways are you considering for 2012. Let us know. 3. Be sure to take a look at our 50 most memorable photos of 2011. And let us know which one you think tops them all. 4. At 11 a.m. Friday, we’ll reveal our 10 most popular stories of 2011. In case you missed it, we’ve already posted No. 50 – 41, 40 – 31, 30 – 21 and 20 – 11. 5. The city of Boston will be picking up Christmas trees curbside for composting on …
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Part four of our five-part series counting down our 50 most read stories of 2011.
Our second-to-last installment of our list of the 50 most popular stories on South End Patch in 2011 covers a wide range of topics, from preperation for Hurricane Irene, to violence at a Mac Miller concert, to a Mark Wahlberg movie coming to the neighborhood. These rankings were determined solely by online traffic. If you think an important story got left off, feel free to talk about it in the comments section below. 20. Boston Prepares as Hurricane Irene Heads Toward New England (Aug. 25) 19. Fire Ravages West Newton Street Apartments (Nov. 17) 18. Mac Miller Concert Ends in Violence (Aug. 7) 17. Eating Out in the South End on Easter Sunday (April 20) 16. Movie Starring Mark Wahlberg to Film Scenes in the South End (March 23) 15. Buttery …
Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Part three of our five-part series counting down our 50 most read stories of 2011.
Our third installment of our list of the 50 most popular stories on South End Patch in 2011 features a number of stories dealing with tragedy, from a shooting, to the death of an Emerson College student, to the body of a suicide victim being recovered. These rankings were determined solely by online traffic. If you think an important story got left off, feel free to talk about it in the comments section below. 30. FBI Used Ruse to Lure Whitey Bulger From Home (June 23) 29. Man Shot to Death in South End (Aug. 7) 28. VIDEO: Boston Celebrates with a Bruins Parade (June 18) 27. Emerson College Student Dead After Falling from South End Roof (April 17) 26. South End Police Log: Prostitution and Manslaughter Charges (May 21) 25. Police Recover …
Tuesday, December 27, 2011
Part two of our five-part series counting down our 50 most read stories of 2011.
Our second installment of our list of the 50 most popular stories on South End Patch in 2011 features a wide range of topics, from restaurant openings to movie filmings. These rankings were determined solely by online traffic. If you think an important story got left off, feel free to talk about it in the comments section below. 40. Union Park Tapas Restaurant Delayed (Aug. 4) 39. Demolition Imminent for Unstable Washington Street Building (March 18) 38. 4 Things We Learned From The "Whitey" Press Conference This Morning (June 23) 37. Haycon Spills the Beans on 784 Tremont (March 30) 36. Local Restaurant Owner Hospitalized After Saugus Tanker Crash (July 26) 35. 'Ted' Filming to Begin This Morning at Charlie's Sandwich Shoppe (May 3) 34. …
