Made for walking, alien invasion, college fashion art show, Hale House gardening, 77 degrees.
1. Boston is the place to be if you're a pedestrian, so says a new study by Transportation for America, an organization that ranked the city as the least dangerous place for people on foot. The study indicates that about 5 percent of Boston residents walk to work -- also that the annual fatality rate here is 1.1 (per 100,000 people). Want to read more about the study? You can check out a report from the local CBS affiliate or go directly to the source, here. 2. What would happen to Boston if there were an alien invasion that obliterated most of the Earth's population? You can find out next month when Falling Skies, a new TV show, airs next month on TNT. The show is set in Massachusetts after aliens attack the planet -- and a state militia …
Lost dog, Hill House senior dinner, 2011 Summer Guide, Ultimate Bootcamp challenge, continued rain.
1. This black and white pooch was found wandering the South End on Monday morning. Shoot us an email if you or someone you know owns this dog and we'll put you in touch with the people who found him. 2. The Hill House's monthly senior dinner is tomorrow night from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The dinners are free and open to all neighborhood seniors. Those interesting in volunteering to help should email Brian at bkoslosky@hillhouseboston.org. 3. Although you wouldn’t know it from the weather, summer is, in fact, on the horizon. In anticipation, the city’s just released its 2011 Summer Guide – your resource for what to do with the kids and visiting friends and family. In tandem, the city’s also launched an @summerboston Twitter feed and Facebook page. 4…
Boston Harbor swim, Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill, military discounts at Uno's, Chuck Turner posts from prison, another cloudy day.
1.Swim across the Boston Harbor to help fight cancer. The 17th annual Boston Harbor 22-mile relay swim is on Friday, July 15, and raises hundres of dollars for the Perini Quality of Life Clinic at the Dara-Farber Hospital. The all-day event starts at 7 a.m. from Rowes Wharf behind the Boston Harbor Hotel. A minimum fundraising pledge of $1,500 is required for individuals to participate. Teams of five or more must raise a minimum of $1,000 per swimmer. The minimum age for participation is 18, and registration is now open. 2. Yes, we're in Back Bay, but the Hidden Gardens of Beacon Hill is a sight to behold. The price is $30 in advance and $35 the day of the tour, which is all day Thursday, May 19, rain or shine. Come see some of the Hill's …
Haircuts to support Children's Hospital, win a free boot camp session, Boston Pops opening night, adopted pets, cloudy and more rain.
1. Need a haircut? On Sunday, more than 50 salons, many of them on Newbury Street, will participate in a cut-a-thon to benefit Children's Hospital Boston. They'll chop your locks for a $40 minimum donation, with all proceeds going to the hospital. The event runs from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. but check with your salon to firm up a time or make an appointment. See the list of participating salons here. 2. Whether your trying to lose weight for a particular occasion (channeling Kate Middleton in her wedding dress), have tried everything and nothing seems to work, or you have your own unique reason (we hope you do), Patch has teamed up with Ultimate Bootcamp for a new advertising promotion where we'll give away a free fitness program to someone who …
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Help improve handicapped accessibility, Mark Wahlberg movie, zombies, BPL annual meeting, cloudy and windy.
1. If you'd like to weigh in on how the city can improve its handicapped accessibility, Kristen McCosh, Boston's new Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities, is holding a public meeting and open reception on Thursday, May 19, from 1 - 4 p.m. It's at the Boston Redevelopment Authority on the 9th floor of City Hall, and is being co-sponsored by the Boston Center for Independent Living. 2. Film crews were at the Public Garden Monday morning, shooting a scene from Mark Wahlberg’s new movie Ted. Our reporter stopped to snoop around a bit, talk to an anonymous crew member, and dug up some dirt. We'll have that up later today. 3. Speaking of something from a movie, the Boston Public Library is holding a Super Zombification Event at 3 p.m. in …
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Obama at BCA, Mothers Day, bottle bill, petition to protect sunlight, sunny and breezy.
1. President Obama is holding a fundraiser for his 2012 Presidential Election Campaign at the Cyclorama at Boston Center for the Arts on Wednesday, May 18, the Boston Globe reports. In honor of the occasion, Pops Restaurant will open its patio at 11:30 a.m. for patrons to dine while catching a glimpse of Obama as he makes his way down Tremont Street. The event is scheduled for 3 p.m. 2. Don't forget: this Sunday is Mother's Day so do something nice for mom. And if you're curious about the history of the holiday, read our column here. 3. Mayor Menino joined mayors from Newton, Cambridge and Salem yesterday to support legislation to add water bottles and sports drink bottles to those that are redeemable. Right now that list only includes …
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Stroller survey, MGH's new ER locator ap, adding cameras at red lights, trip to Tahiti and Bora Bora, rain today.
1. Should people have to fold their baby strollers before boarding the bus? The MBTA posted a survey asking customers whether this should be a requirement, saying officials found strollers to be a major complaint (that's not what we would have guessed.) The opposition has taken to Twitter, saying they keep kids safe and are often necessary for mothers using public transportation. We have to agree. Read more here. 2. Massachusetts General Hospital's smartphone application that locates the nearest emergency room, called findER, first came online for the Android system and is now available for the Blackberry. The app is good for when you are traveling or in an unfamiliar part of town. Or when break your leg on a ski trip. Or, you get the …
Swans return, Latin party, BAA 10K, Jazz Week, rain our way.
1. Today the mayor will welcome back Boston's most famous birds at the 23rd annual Return of the Swans. After wintering at the Franklin Park Zoo, Romeo and Juliet will return to the calm, graceful waters of the Public Garden Lagoon. The festivities begin with entertainment at 11 a.m. and a parade at 11:30 a.m. followed by the release of the swans at 11:45 a.m. 2. You don't really need to reason to attend a Latin themed party (ole!) but the one from 6 - 9 p.m. at the Mandarin really pulls on our heart strings. The event, Digging Deep for Dignity, will benefit the Women's Lunch Place, a day shelter for women in the basement of the Church of the Covenant in Back Bay- which is undergoing a much-needed renovation. The evening features Latin …
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Prescription drug drop-off, Alley Rally, gas prices, city gardening, sunny weather.
1. This Saturday, drop off unused/expired prescriptions and over-the-counter drugs at the District D-4 Police Station in the South End. The city is participating in the second nationwide Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, which gives residents an anonymous, safe and environmentally friendly option for drug disposal. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the D-4 station on Harrison Ave. 2. The Neighborhood Assoication's annual Alley Rally is this Saturday. Swing by the Clarendon Playground from 8:30 - 9 a.m. for coffee, juice and doughnuts, then split into teams and join your friends to clean up the Back Bay alleys and side streets. The annual event usually draws a large crowd, and ends at noon, back at the playground for a picnic…
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Superintendent contract extended, design tour with Jeffrey Delvy, foreclosure help, Ragtime musical, possible thunderstorms.
1. Wednesday night the city's school committee unanimously approved the extension of Superintendent Carol Johnson's contract to 2015. Johnson became BPS superintendent in 2007, after serving as superintendent of Memphis, Tenn., and, earlier, Minneapolis, Minn., schools. She also earns a salary of $266,750 a year. Read more here. 2. Tired of your old space? No need to call the movers. If you act quickly, you can win a personal consultation, private design tour, and lecture with renown architect and designer Jeffrey Delvy – winner of the Best of Boston Home 2010 Classic Designer award. Through the special Gilt City deal, your tickets also support the historic Gibson House Museum, of which Delvy used to be a board member. But do it now, …
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