Back Bay News

Richard Weir is the Herald's new "T" beat reporter, covering a subway and bus system that moves 1.3 million people every day and is the lifeblood of the city.

Politics will mix with partying this Pride season as gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people and their allies around the world celebrate President Barack Obama's support for same-sex marriage and protest North Carolina's passage of constitutional amendment banning same-sex unions.

A Cupcake shops have been popping up all over in recent years. This thrills some customers while giving chills to others, taking something that was once a traditional treat and turning it into a loathsome fad-food. However, if you can separate the kitsch of the cupcake shop from the actual dessert itself, you might be pleasantly surprised.

Join Common Struggle members as we stand up against measures that put the cost of the recession on the shoulders of the working class.

Read blog posts from your neighbors on a variety of local topics. Want your voice in the mix? Contact your Patch editor, Cate Lecuyer, to start blogging.

The Republican hopefuls running for state representative and senate stressed the need to make Massachusetts more business friendly and to cut spending by the Legislature, during a candidates night Monday, May 21, in Watertown.

Hitting the road for work needn't be a loathsome chore. Our picks for the best cities for business travel have it all--entrepreneurial culture, stylish hotels, great eats and the elusive "fun" factor.

"If you don't like the way you're living, you can change that," raps Wakefield resident Nick Kermelewicz, known in the Boston music scene as The President.A And he means it.A A self-made musician,A Kermelewicz, 21, is the winner of Patch's "Battle of the Bands," contest , the month-long competition that pitted local acts against one another and ... (more)

Despite Boston Mayor Menino's recent tomato plant giveaway to encourage urban vegetable gardening, Boston area residents still face challenges to citified gardening.

The Republican hopefuls running for state representative and state senate stressed the need to make Massachusetts more business friendly and to cut spending by the Legislature,A during a candidates night in Watertown.

Cash from an elite corps of Massachusetts backers has gushed into the Democratic National Committee, which has much higher contribution limits than the Obama campaign.

The Boston Duck Tour is one of Boston's most unique and entertaining tours. During this 80 minute ride, you will hear many insights and fun anecdotes regarding the history of Boston, while passing by major points of the city, such asA the Boston Common, Copley Square, Faneuil Hall, and more.A What makes the Duck Tour so original and popular among ... (more)

Bars serve food because drinking on an empty stomach all too often leads to dancing on a not-so-empty table.

When you're a member of the audience, you hope to outnumber the performers.A An empty venue is disheartening for those on stage and there's less energy in the room.

It's bad news for renters and, even worse, is the fact that market conditions are allowing landlords to extract higher deposits and fees.

Wild Indigo on Dartmouth Street is closing. Owner Christina Murphy told South End Patch that unexpected events forced the move.

The evening will be partly cloudy, with a low around 52. 2. Look for artists all over the city today, capturing the beauty of Boston for the Copley Society of Art's 24th annual Fresh Paint Day .

Mayor Thomas M. Menino has announced that 26 community groups will receive "Seed Grants" from a Boston Parks and Recreation Department program providing grants to local community gardens.

Synergy Investment & Development inked a deal to buy 441 Stuart St. in Boston's Back Bay for $40 million, according to two sources, less than a week after the Boston firm agreed to buy the InterContinental Garage on the Hub's waterfront.

When you're a member of the audience, you hope to outnumber the performers.A An empty venue is disheartening for those on stage and there's less energy in the room.