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Photos from around the neighborhood.Karen Fabian hosted a story and yoga time at the library Friday and invited us to take some photos of the action. Here's what we came back with.
The Boston Fire Department responded to 50 Terminal Street Tuesday morning after a passerby noticed a car in the water. Crews verified that the car was empty before responding with equipment to remove it.
Sappi Fine Paper North America partnered with the New England Aquarium to present the traveling exhibit, Whale Day Program at Harvard-Kent Elementary School (Grades 2-5) in Charlestown. The program encourages students, parents and teachers to explore the work of scientists and learn about the habitat and behaviors of a variety of marine mammals. See our video of the Sappi/Acquarium crew inflating the star of the show.
Writer Jeff Kinney, Celtics veterans and the team's bouncy mascot visited the Harvard Kent School, Monday, to talk about the importance of reading. Here's a photographic look at the event.
We know many of you brought cameras to today's holiday stroll. While we'l have our own gallery later, we also want to see your shots. Click the "Upload Photos and Videos" button to participate.
While yesterday's galleries covered the event as a whole, we wanted to use today to bring you some memorable faces from Sunday's Christmas celebration with Mayor Menino and Santa Clause.
Mayor Menino and some special friends stopped by Thompson Square Sunday evening. Here's what it looked like.
We saw cameras everywhere yesterday. We put together our own gallery, but we want to see what you captured. Click on the "Submit Photo & Video" button to add your photos to the gallery.
To learn more about Anthony's Dream, read our Q&A with one of the volunteer committee members or this thank you letter from the team.
Crews from Lumus Construction have been working to install a new wind turbine at the DeLauri Sewer Pump Station in Charlestown, which is Massachusetts Water Resource Authority. You can check out photos from the work here and if you're interested in more details on the project, take a look at our story.
Actor Jeff Bridges appeared in the town today, on the set of R.I.P.D. Bridges joined co-stars Kevin Bacon and Ryan Reynolds to film scenes from their upcoming movie, which follows a squad of undead police officers. R.I.P.D. will be shooting in Charlestown throughout the week. The film also stars Mary-Louise Parker.
Add your photos to this article by clicking the "Add photos & videos" link underneath the graphic to the right. Crews are in Charlestown this week shooting R.I.P.D., a movie about a group of undead police officers. (Really.) Actors Ryan Reynolds and Kevin Bacon were in the neighborhood on Monday, the first day of filming. Neighbors, extras and fans hung around the neighborhood, hoping to get a look. Rumor has it that Sandra Bullock, Reynold's possible (real life) love interest, might be on the set this week.
It was a gorgeous day to experience Art in the Park this year. More than 60 artists and artisans took over City Square, displaying original works of art for sale. It was the 14th annual Art in the Park exhibit. The festival was hosted by The Friends of City Square Park and Artists Group of Charlestown.
With Hurricane Irene just hours away, thousands of Bostonians gathered on City Hall Plaza for the third annual Back-to-School Jamboree. The event, hosted by the Mayor's Office and Boston Public Schools, featured performances, information booths, and giveaways to get students and parents excited about the new school year. Boston's first day of school is Sept. 8, with kindergarten beginning Sept. 12.
The Red Bull World Cliff Diving Series visited Boston on Saturday, and participating divers got a different flavor of competition -- they jumped from the top of the Institute of Contemporary Art into the harbor. Check Patch later for video from the competition.
A number of folks came out to Edwards Park for hot dogs, hamburgers, and activities with their kids last Wednesday night.
This past Wednesday's concert sponsored by the Friends of City Square Park brought neighbors together under the sunshine to enjoy the mellow sounds of Irie Roots. Babies were everywhere, and they especially enjoyed the upbeat-yet-relaxing tunes.
The Harvard Alumni Jazz Band played old and new classics to community members of all ages in a free concert sponsored by the Friends of the Charlestown Navy Yard on Aug. 11. Children played in the water, adults brought picnics, and, in true Charlestown fashion, dogs were everywhere.
