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Free funfest set to open Seaport’s Lawn on D

BOSTON – With sunny skies and warm weather finally arriving, the outdoor interactive space Lawn on D in South Boston's Seaport District is slated to open this weekend despite fiscal issues that had raised concerns about its future. The 2.7-acre park, supported by Citizens Bank, provides an adult

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Free sunscreen offered at 200 spots around Boston, New England

BOSTON – With summer just around the corner, locals and tourists alike will soon start soaking up some sun at area parks and beaches. But that means more exposure to potentially harmful rays. To help people protect themselves outdoors in Boston, the Melanoma Foundation of New England and the Boston Parks

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Boston Common Frog Pond reopening set for June 24

BOSTON – With hot summer days ahead, the Frog Pond spray pool on Boston Common will soon offer a place for children of all ages to cool down. Beginning with an 11 a.m. ceremony on June 24, the wading pool and fountain will reopen amid a celebration of the landmark

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Batchelor’s urban projects embrace both past and future

After residents weigh in on how construction should affect their community, Clara Couric Batchelor's interpretations map out a plan that takes into account both their hopes and their concerns. The Harvard-trained landscape architect and her team approach urban rejuvenation projects by structuring proposals with an appreciation of both