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Library ‘bibliocycle’ returns to JP
The Boston Public Library (BPL) Bibliocycle, a bike and book trailer, has returned to the streets of JP in its second season. The bike-drawn trailer will visit street fairs, markets, and community events to deliver library services on-the-go. Its first…
Casey Overpass will close for demo this weekend
The Casey Overpass will being shutting down forever this Saturday in preparation for its demolition, currently slated for the week of May 18. Major detours and construction of the new Casey Arborway surface streets will continue for more than 18…
London protester: Olympics damaged park
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Rally calls for all-affordable housing in new project
EGLESTON SQ.—A grassroots group held a protest rally on April 29 in Egleston Square, calling on the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) and the developers of 3200 Washington St. to make that development 100 percent affordable. About 35 to 40 young…
Informe: BPS necesita nuevo plan para los varones afroamericanos y latinos
Boston Public Schools (BPS) publicó el mes pasado la segunda fase de un estudio que investiga los malos resultados académicos de los varones latinos y afroamericanos en el sistema escolar. La segunda fase revela que se necesita “un enfoque más…
Marathon rescue hero joins anti-Olympic protest
By Rebeca Oliveira and John Ruch/Gazette Staff Carlos Arredondo, the nationally known peace activist and Boston Marathon bombing rescue hero, has joined the protest movement against the Boston 2024 Olympic bid. Arredondo joined NoBoston2024 protesters at an information table at…
Anti-Olympics speakers to talk displacement, surveillance
The anti-Olympics group NoBoston2024 is staging two panel discussions in Jamaica Plain on Olympics-related housing and security impacts. Among the speakers is Dave Zirin, the sports editor at the magazine The Nation. The first event, May 14, 7 p.m. at…
Boston 2024 changes Franklin Park plan
Boston 2024 has altered its plan for Olympics horse-racing in Franklin Park so that the track would be built around rather than on the golf course. The Franklin Park Coalition says the change raises new questions about park impacts. The…