The Heights breaks down the best places to eat in Boston, taking a look at various kinds of foods and suggesting restaurants in nearby neighborhoods.
Students Prepare For Effects Of MBTA Changes
By: Tricia Tiedt
The early spring season has already included many major changes for the MBTA, including the extension of its public transit service hours and the two-year closing of Government Center, the T station located under City Hall Plaza in the heart of downtown Boston, and these changes are having an effect on BC students.
Walsh Outlines Plans for Boston to Compete in Global Community
By: Tricia Tiedt
In a recent address, Mayor Martin J. Walsh outlined his plans for asserting Boston’s status as a “word-class city,” which includes an effort to improve the city’s nightlife.
Mayor’s Safety Initiative to Address City Violence
By: Tricia Tiedt
Walsh is now following through on his promise to address city violence with the creation of the Mayor’s Safety Initiative. Last Friday, Walsh announced that the initiative-crafted with the intention of curbing violence in Boston-will be led by Leon Graves and Daniel Mulhern.
‘Repeal the Casino Deal’ Prepares for Legal Action
By: Tricia Tiedt
John Ribiero is chairman of Repeal the Casino Deal (RTCD), a group of citizens who have banded together to stop casinos from coming to Massachusetts
He Said, She Said: Kicking Your Friends Off Your Meal Plan Gravy Train
By: Marc Francis and Tricia Tiedt
This semester I am one of a few people in my friend group with a meal plan. At first, I was happy to pay for my friends’ meals since they had paid for me plenty of times before, but when I recently checked my balance I realized I can’t afford it anymore. How can I tell my friends I have to kick them off the gravy train?
City Deals With Second Major Snowfall of the Season
By: Tricia Tiedt
Boston is currently recovering from its second major snowstorm of the season, marked with frigid temperatures and a bitter cold that had the potential to shut the city down.
Preparing For Action
By: Tricia Tiedt
In a space more often occupied by goalies and point guards than politicians, new Mayor Martin J. Walsh, WCAS ’09, had one simple message to share from his platform above the floors of Kelley Rink: we move forward as one.