It’s that time of year again. Store windows are covered in heart decals and flower shops are practically shoving roses down everyone’s throats. But regardless of how you feel about Valentine’s Day, all of us at Union Park Press hope you’ll consider being our valentine! If you take us up on the offer, you’ll be [...]
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Discovering the Boston Harbor Islands
Those of us who live in and around Boston are likely familiar with the recent discussion about potential MBTA fare hikes and service cuts. These proposals come as a way of dealing with massive deficits and a struggling system. However, it has been brought to our attention by the Boston Harbor Island Alliance that some [...]
With those crazy caucuses in Iowa finished, the nation now turns its eyes towards the oft-overlooked state of New Hampshire. In the days ahead of the January 10th presidential primary, the Granite State becomes the de facto headquarters for the candidates, their staffs, political junkies and the media that follow their every move. While New [...]
A few months ago, while flipping through a few of our titles, we realized how lucky we were to have access to such beautiful photography of Boston and New England here at Union Park Press. After all, when you publish books about New England’s historic houses and landscapes, Greater Boston’s parks and gardens, and underwater [...]
Image courtesy of bu.edu With Christmas and Hanukkah over, we’re through the heart of the holiday season… but there’s still one more event to plan for, and it’s right around the corner. If you haven’t nailed down plans for New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day, don’t worry. Boston’s Best Cruises and the Friends of [...]
Here we go again. Another plan floated to build a casino on the Boston Harbor Islands. With Massachusetts recently passing legislation legalizing the establishment of casinos, attention has turned to where those casinos will be located. On an appearance on 96.9 WTKK radio, the new head of the Massachusetts Gaming Commission was asked about Peddocks Island [...]
The Trustees of Reservations and Union Park Press are teaming up to give away an incredible gift this holiday season: a family membership to The Trustees of Reservations and one of the three Union Park Press books that feature the properties, so that you can read up and fully enjoy the sites as you visit [...]
