An artistic vision at Bartlett Station
In the works, they said, are a community survey and a series of focus groups to gauge what local residents and stakeholders want to see in a public plaza; a soonto-be-launched website and social media presence; a temporary public art installation...

Schools scrambling for funds amid boom times
The austerity being visited on individual school budgets stands in stark contrast to the city’s thriving economy. With unprecedented housing construction bringing in tens of millions of dollars in new revenues yearly, Boston is the state’s wealthiest city with a relatively rosy outlook for municipal finance.

UMB community says ‘no’ to Mount Ida
UMass Boston students, faculty and staff at a community meeting last week expressed anger toward the UMass Board of Trustees for approving the purchase of the Mount Ida campus in a closeddoor vote while the Boston campus is continuously hit with budget cuts and increased student fees.

‘Eric in the Evening’ honored by JazzBoston
PHOTO: DON WEST JazzBoston honored Eric Jackson (second from left) with a Medal of Gratitude for his decades of opening ears and hearts to jazz through his radio show on WGBH-FM “Eric in the Evening.” The honor is extended to a week of recognition during JazzBoston’s annual Jazz Week, which was April 20-30.

Deceptive Republican propaganda
The fundamental premise of a democratic government is that voters will support those policies that benefit them, and they will oppose issues that are harmful. The problem in America is that society has become so complex that it is often difficult to determine whether or not a government policy is really beneficial.

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Time to follow through on Fair Housing Act
This month marks the 50th anniversary of the Fair Housing Act, passed one week after Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination.

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It would be a better city if there were more jobs, cheaper housing and more programs to help people. I’m $28 above the poverty level and I can’t qualify for an apartment..

IN THE NEWS
The Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus announced John B. Cruz III as one of its honorees for this year’s Good Guys Awards. For 17 years, the Caucus has honored outstanding male leaders who have worked in their personal, professional, and civic lives to achieve parity for women.

Black, Jewish, revolutionary: McDew makes his final crossing
If that line elicits a double-take, it’s supposed to — though at the same time it shouldn’t to anyone who recognizes that blacks and Jews are not mutually exclusive. Born in 1938 to an African American Christian family in Massillon, Ohio, at 14 he happened upon the Talmudic verse: “If I am not for.

City prepares to dole out CPA funds for local projects
At a public forum in Roxbury last week, state Rep. Chynah Tyler, Community Preservation Act Committee Director Christine Poff and the committee’s director of community relations, Thadine Brown, encouraged residents to submit project proposals for the Community Preservation Act pilot program by Friday, April 27.

Chicago Police Dept.’s gang database raises questions
In fact, the 77-year-old was one of 163 people in their 70s or 80s in the database, which now includes information about 128,000 people and counting, according to records I obtained through a series of requests under the state Freedom of Information Act.

Black Market
PHOTO:MAYOR’S OFFICE PHOTO BY ISABEL LEON Mayor Martin Walsh and District 7 City Councilor Kim Janey attend the spring opening of Black Market in Dudley Square..

Hyde Park at 150
PHOTO:MAYOR’S OFFICE PHOTO BY JOHN WILCOX Mayor Martin Walsh and Wyatt Jackson enjoy a moment during the Hyde Park 150th Kick-off Celebration at George Wright Golf Course..

State representative moves to add inclusive development to budget
State Rep. Nick Collins has filed an amendment to the House of Representatives Committee on Ways and Means budget proposal that would require all state agencies to ensure participation of minority and women-owned businesses in all phases of development projects involving state property.

Scholars share insights on Cape Verdean music
University of Lisbon professor Otavio Raposo’s research into music and musicians among the 80,000 or so residents of Lisbon’s Cape Verdean neighborhoods delved into the intricacies of the intergenerational collaborations that occur in the neighborhood’s bars, restaurants and nightclubs, showing clips from documentary films he shot in the city.

Fresh and healthy food
Co-owner Kajaal Cupid, a resident in the area, got the idea for a cafe when she noticed that as people walked out of the Dorchester District Courthouse directly across the street, they had nowhere to sit down for lunch. Or when she wanted to grab a bite to eat while she washed her clothes at the nearby laundromat, there were only unhealthy options.

BIZ BITS
Pet parents know that there’s nothing like the love of furry family members. Keeping your pets healthy is a priority because you want them to live as long as possible. However, health care costs for pets are expensive, and if you are dealing with additional expenses such as prescriptions for chronic conditions, it can become a burden to your budget.

Stand out when applying for administrative assistant jobs
Oftentimes, advice will warn you to skip the soft skills on your resume in favor of squeezing in a few more details or statistics about your previous performance. But, you’ll want to take that warning with a grain of salt when applying for admin positions.

‘A FREE MAN OF COLOR’
The play follows wealthy, mixed-race playboy Jacques Cornet (Jeomil Tovar) and his slave Cupidon Murmur (Hubens “Bobby” Cius) in a pre-Louisiana Purchase New Orleans when the city was at its freest. John Guare wrote the play in 2010 with Jeffrey Wright in mind for the lead.

‘A Rose Out of Concrete’
The Boston Conservatory at Berklee’s 2018 “Limitless” spring dance concert ran last weekend with a special twist.

Peruvian artist illustrates the cyclical nature of history
“Fernando Bryce: The Book of Needs,” appears unassuming at first glance. On display at the Harvard Art Museums through May 6, the exhibition features 81 ink-on-paper drawings by the Peruvian artist.

East meets West in the delightful film ‘Pandas’
The new IMAX film “Pandas,” is a connection between people, cultures and animals, says narrator Kristen Bell (“Frozen,” NBC’s “The Good Place”).

BOSTON SCENES
Mélange Boston Day Party Sponsored by Rhum Barbancourt Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Savvor Restaurant and Lounge Host Committee: Farrah Belizaire, LiteWork Events; Kenny Mascary, NYA Boston; James Pierre, Adius Arts Initiative.

Dressing up
If you scan the tables of America’s favorite eateries, from foodie to fast-casual, you’ll witness many variations of a certain salad. A base of leaves, piled high with chicken, shrimp, cheese and croutons, as well as other foods that may or may not be raw, and may or may not be vegetables.

FOOD
The next time you’re about to toss something in the freezer, the University of Missouri Extension recommends that you use only moisture- and vaporproof materials such as heavy-duty alum inum foil, poly ethylene bags, freezer film wraps, glass, plastic and metal containers.