Boston is a lively city, well-equipped to serve businesses, students and residents. In a city so full of life, there are some especially pertinent topics that may pop up in scholarly discussions or casual conversations. Here’s a brief rundown of some current hot topic issues to know about in Boston.

The Boston Public Improvement Commission unanimously voted Thursday to change the name of Yawkey Way next to Fenway Park back to its original name, Jersey Street. Residents of the Greater Boston area had conflicting opinions on the name change, some in favor and some strongly opposed to the change.

The Boston Public Improvement Commission unanimously voted Thursday morning to return Yawkey Way to its original name, Jersey Street, due a city-wide discussion over former Boston Red Sox owner Tom Yawkey’s supposed racist history.