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Boston Public Garden. The construction around the Boston Public Garden to improve accessibility and restore fountains has been ongoing for nearly five months. HALEY ALVAREZ-LAUTO/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

Construction to the Boston Public Garden fountains expected to finalize in summer

Madyline Swearing February 12, 2024
Construction to improve accessibility and restore fountains around the Boston Public Garden is expected to end this summer, marking nearly five months since its start in Sept. 2023.
GALLERY: Hockey at the Public Garden Pond

GALLERY: Hockey at the Public Garden Pond

Hannah Yoshinaga February 2, 2021

Freezing temperatures created a fresh sheet of ice over the Boston Public Garden Pond Saturday, and several skaters took advantage of the opportunity to play hockey at the park.  

Vice President Joe Biden speaks about the Cancer Moonshot initiative at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute Wednesday afternoon. PHOTO BY MADDIE MALHOTRA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Biden addresses nation as president-elect

Daniel Kool November 8, 2020
Former Vice President Joe Biden was elected the 46th president of the United States Saturday following four days of uncertainty during which President Donald Trump threatened legal action as key states’ final tallies trickled in.
Temporary protected bike lanes put up in downtown Boston earlier this year will become permanent, Mayor Marty Walsh said in a Tuesday press conference. VIVIAN MYRON/ DFP FILE

Pop-up to permanent: temporary bike lanes Downtown are here to stay

James Paleologopoulos September 18, 2020
Bike lanes that popped up in Downtown Boston this year are going to be sticking around as the City edges closer to make Downtown jobs more accessible to residents in other neighborhoods.
Wake Me Up Boston: Navigating the city through the lens of autumn

Wake Me Up Boston: Navigating the city through the lens of autumn

Sarah Finkel November 8, 2018

As we head into November, Boston’s abundant display of foliage continues to impress, even though the crisp days of autumn are nearing an end. October came and went (rather quickly), and with its passing,...

The Friends of the Public Garden oppose the decision to turn the Winthrop Square Garage into one of the tallest towers in Boston. PHOTO BY ALEX MASSETT/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Advocates oppose construction of tower casting shadows over Boston Common, Public Garden

Abigail Freeman March 16, 2017

Months after the City of Boston selected Millennium Partners’ proposal to develop a multipurpose tower at 115 Winthrop Square, advocates for public landmarks continue to fight against this construction,...

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