Anthony Lacina
@antflac.bsky.social
Bostonian (JP) & catdad (to Aster & Flora - and forever to Eleanor); public health nerd & professor (health promotion @ MCPHS); lover of cycling, safe streets, transit, & nature.
Blossoms of days to come.
Blossoms of days to come.
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Rita Hester was a beautiful soul and a fixture of the Boston queer community who lived large and unapologetically. Her unsolved murder sparked Transgender Day of Remembrance, but her story is often forgotten.
Today, we celebrate her life and continue the work to end violence against trans women.
Today, we celebrate her life and continue the work to end violence against trans women.
November 20, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Rita Hester was a beautiful soul and a fixture of the Boston queer community who lived large and unapologetically. Her unsolved murder sparked Transgender Day of Remembrance, but her story is often forgotten.
Today, we celebrate her life and continue the work to end violence against trans women.
Today, we celebrate her life and continue the work to end violence against trans women.
Korean Street Food Restaurant Gangnam Spice Opening Friday in Jackson Square
"Gangnam Spice will focus on Korean fried chicken, along with popular Korean street eats in a quick, counter-service format."
-- can't wait!
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"Gangnam Spice will focus on Korean fried chicken, along with popular Korean street eats in a quick, counter-service format."
-- can't wait!
jamaicaplainnews.com/2025/11/19/k...
Korean Street Food Restaurant Gangnam Spice Opening Friday in Jackson Square - Jamaica Plain News
A new fast-casual restaurant is bringing Korean fried chicken and street food to Jackson Square. Gangnam Spice is holding a grand opening and ribbon cutting on Friday at 4 pm at 225 Centre St. Restau...
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November 20, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Korean Street Food Restaurant Gangnam Spice Opening Friday in Jackson Square
"Gangnam Spice will focus on Korean fried chicken, along with popular Korean street eats in a quick, counter-service format."
-- can't wait!
jamaicaplainnews.com/2025/11/19/k...
"Gangnam Spice will focus on Korean fried chicken, along with popular Korean street eats in a quick, counter-service format."
-- can't wait!
jamaicaplainnews.com/2025/11/19/k...
"Moutafis said the distinctive orange bike made her fear the worst. "I see him, when he rides his bike, and I was like, 'oh no,'" she said. "We recognize the orange bike and it's just so sad. Can't even ride your bike in your own neighborhood.""
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Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Framingham, driver arrested
Police have arrested a driver who was allegedly involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in Framingham.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:37 PM
"Moutafis said the distinctive orange bike made her fear the worst. "I see him, when he rides his bike, and I was like, 'oh no,'" she said. "We recognize the orange bike and it's just so sad. Can't even ride your bike in your own neighborhood.""
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"two buildings with a total of 218 apartments on Smith Street, between Mission Church and the Mission Main development on Mission Hill."
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Two proposed apartment buildings behind Mission Church first approved in 2005 win new approval
The Zoning Board of Appeal today approved plans for two buildings with a total of 218 apartments on Smith Street, between Mission Church and the Mission Main development on Mission Hill. Read more.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:29 PM
"two buildings with a total of 218 apartments on Smith Street, between Mission Church and the Mission Main development on Mission Hill."
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Riding to the "Ride for Your Life" event yesterday I passed George Clemmer's ghost bike on Mass Av at Huntington Av
A reminder that even in places we know are deadly, we've done nothing to prevent crashes by protecting vulnerable street users traveling outside of cars @bostonaruban.bsky.social
A reminder that even in places we know are deadly, we've done nothing to prevent crashes by protecting vulnerable street users traveling outside of cars @bostonaruban.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Riding to the "Ride for Your Life" event yesterday I passed George Clemmer's ghost bike on Mass Av at Huntington Av
A reminder that even in places we know are deadly, we've done nothing to prevent crashes by protecting vulnerable street users traveling outside of cars @bostonaruban.bsky.social
A reminder that even in places we know are deadly, we've done nothing to prevent crashes by protecting vulnerable street users traveling outside of cars @bostonaruban.bsky.social
Two different views from today. 🏙️🐈
November 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Two different views from today. 🏙️🐈
With America on My Last Fucking Nerve, I, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Dissent
"Let the record reflect: I can’t stand these people. You won’t catch me riding shotgun in Neil Gorsuch’s midlife-crisis convertible..."
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"Let the record reflect: I can’t stand these people. You won’t catch me riding shotgun in Neil Gorsuch’s midlife-crisis convertible..."
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With America on My Last Fucking Nerve, I, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Dissent
You know me as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Over the past three years, I’ve tried changing the system from within. I’ve wri...
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November 14, 2025 at 9:48 PM
With America on My Last Fucking Nerve, I, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, Dissent
"Let the record reflect: I can’t stand these people. You won’t catch me riding shotgun in Neil Gorsuch’s midlife-crisis convertible..."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/wit...
"Let the record reflect: I can’t stand these people. You won’t catch me riding shotgun in Neil Gorsuch’s midlife-crisis convertible..."
www.mcsweeneys.net/articles/wit...
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BU College Republicans president says he called ICE to ‘detain these criminals’ at Allston Car Wash
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November 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
BU College Republicans president says he called ICE to ‘detain these criminals’ at Allston Car Wash
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Here’s my work from home cat solution where I can keep the full desk to myself.
November 11, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Here’s my work from home cat solution where I can keep the full desk to myself.
Beautiful day to be cycling around Boston.
November 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Beautiful day to be cycling around Boston.
Flora discovered the humidifier. 💨🐈
November 7, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Flora discovered the humidifier. 💨🐈
Two pals cuddling. 🐈🐈⬛
November 7, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Two pals cuddling. 🐈🐈⬛
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We got the sweetest thank-you note from a family who attended East Boston Family Bike Day! Dyani Tisdol, one of the Youth Cycling Program instructors, helped us share the story.
Boston is hosting free, family-friendly Bike Town pop-ups throughout November. Learn more: boston.gov/bike-town
Boston is hosting free, family-friendly Bike Town pop-ups throughout November. Learn more: boston.gov/bike-town
November 6, 2025 at 6:34 PM
We got the sweetest thank-you note from a family who attended East Boston Family Bike Day! Dyani Tisdol, one of the Youth Cycling Program instructors, helped us share the story.
Boston is hosting free, family-friendly Bike Town pop-ups throughout November. Learn more: boston.gov/bike-town
Boston is hosting free, family-friendly Bike Town pop-ups throughout November. Learn more: boston.gov/bike-town
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Two party hounds, one in pajama pants, charged with setting off explosive in #Harvard Medical School building
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#Boston #crime
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#Boston #crime
November 4, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Two party hounds, one in pajama pants, charged with setting off explosive in #Harvard Medical School building
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#Boston #crime
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#Boston #crime
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🎄 Meet the 2025 Tree for Boston! This 45-ft white spruce from Lunenburg County, NS, was nominated by Ronald & Claire Feener.
✨ Arrives Boston Common Nov 18, lights up Dec 4!
Celebrating 108 yrs of Boston–Nova Scotia friendship: boston.gov/holidaylights
📸: Nova Scotia
✨ Arrives Boston Common Nov 18, lights up Dec 4!
Celebrating 108 yrs of Boston–Nova Scotia friendship: boston.gov/holidaylights
📸: Nova Scotia
November 4, 2025 at 5:52 PM
🎄 Meet the 2025 Tree for Boston! This 45-ft white spruce from Lunenburg County, NS, was nominated by Ronald & Claire Feener.
✨ Arrives Boston Common Nov 18, lights up Dec 4!
Celebrating 108 yrs of Boston–Nova Scotia friendship: boston.gov/holidaylights
📸: Nova Scotia
✨ Arrives Boston Common Nov 18, lights up Dec 4!
Celebrating 108 yrs of Boston–Nova Scotia friendship: boston.gov/holidaylights
📸: Nova Scotia
Drawdown Brewing Company’s Liz Nicol Named ‘Brewer of the Year’
"... opened on Washington Street in the Egleston Square neighborhood about two years ago, and quickly became known as a spot to watch women’s sports, as well as RuPaul’s Drag Race."
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"... opened on Washington Street in the Egleston Square neighborhood about two years ago, and quickly became known as a spot to watch women’s sports, as well as RuPaul’s Drag Race."
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Drawdown Brewing Company’s Liz Nicol Named 'Brewer of the Year' - Jamaica Plain News
Drawdown Brewing Company’s owner and head brewer Liz Nicol was named US “Brewer of the Year” by VinePair. VinePair is a drinks publication about drinks culture and trends and topics in wine, beer and ...
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November 3, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Drawdown Brewing Company’s Liz Nicol Named ‘Brewer of the Year’
"... opened on Washington Street in the Egleston Square neighborhood about two years ago, and quickly became known as a spot to watch women’s sports, as well as RuPaul’s Drag Race."
jamaicaplainnews.com/2025/10/31/d...
"... opened on Washington Street in the Egleston Square neighborhood about two years ago, and quickly became known as a spot to watch women’s sports, as well as RuPaul’s Drag Race."
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Mural in Jamaica Plain
November 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Mural in Jamaica Plain
Before and after waking Aster up.
November 2, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Before and after waking Aster up.
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Tomorrow, SNAP benefits are set to expire.
In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.
In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.
October 31, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Tomorrow, SNAP benefits are set to expire.
In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.
In Boston, if you need assistance with groceries or paying the bills, or if you’re looking to donate to our support fund with @bostonfdn.bsky.social, please visit boston.gov/snap or dial 311 to get help.
A Brief Questionnaire Before You Adopt This Rescue Cat
"14. CHICKEN FINGERS is a four on the Enneagram. What is your Enneagram type? Address how compatible you believe it is with CHICKEN FINGERS in at least five hundred words."
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"14. CHICKEN FINGERS is a four on the Enneagram. What is your Enneagram type? Address how compatible you believe it is with CHICKEN FINGERS in at least five hundred words."
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A Brief Questionnaire Before You Adopt This Rescue Cat
Thank you for your interest in CHICKEN FINGERS, an available cat with Furrever Rescue. Furrever Rescue currently has over a hundred cats that despe...
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October 29, 2025 at 9:22 PM
A Brief Questionnaire Before You Adopt This Rescue Cat
"14. CHICKEN FINGERS is a four on the Enneagram. What is your Enneagram type? Address how compatible you believe it is with CHICKEN FINGERS in at least five hundred words."
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"14. CHICKEN FINGERS is a four on the Enneagram. What is your Enneagram type? Address how compatible you believe it is with CHICKEN FINGERS in at least five hundred words."
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Brookline Begins Detailed Design For Beacon Street Bridle Path - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/10/27/b...
Brookline Begins Detailed Design For Beacon Street Bridle Path - Streetsblog Massachusetts
"It's green for climate resiliency, it's creating green infrastructure that can absorb stormwater, and it's green transportation," says Sean Lynn-Jones, President of the Brookline Greenspace Alliance.
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October 27, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Brookline Begins Detailed Design For Beacon Street Bridle Path - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/10/27/b...
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October 26, 2025 at 9:51 PM
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My only goal for today is to purchase a pie. 🥧
October 26, 2025 at 1:02 PM
My only goal for today is to purchase a pie. 🥧
"President Trump is currently choosing to not issue November SNAP benefits that help you and many families put food on the table...
You also may have your benefits cut starting in November because of changes Congressional Republicans and President Trump enacted in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” ... "
You also may have your benefits cut starting in November because of changes Congressional Republicans and President Trump enacted in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” ... "
October 25, 2025 at 8:30 PM
"President Trump is currently choosing to not issue November SNAP benefits that help you and many families put food on the table...
You also may have your benefits cut starting in November because of changes Congressional Republicans and President Trump enacted in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” ... "
You also may have your benefits cut starting in November because of changes Congressional Republicans and President Trump enacted in the “One Big Beautiful Bill.” ... "
MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/10/22/t...
MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - Streetsblog Massachusetts
MassDOT hopes to open its proposed Mystic River bicycle pedestrian bridge between Somerville and Everett before the end of 2029.
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October 22, 2025 at 10:31 PM
MassDOT To Begin Construction On New Mystic River Car-Free Bridge Next Year - mass.streetsblog.org/2025/10/22/t...