By Dan Murphy The potential future redevelopment of the state-owned, 5.5-acre site of the connected Linemann and Hurley buildings was the matter at hand during a public meeting held on Wednesday, June 4, at the West End Museum. The Division…
Charlesgate Alliance Dedicates 14 New Trees, Honors Environmental Advocate Fran Gershwin
Special to the Sun The Charlesgate Alliance, in partnership with the Emerald Necklace Conservancy and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), hosted a tree dedication ceremony on Thursday, June 5, in Charlesgate Park to celebrate the planting of 14…
Orange Line Service to be Suspended from June 21 – 29
Special to the Sun Between North Station and Forest Hills on Weekends, Between Back Bay and Forest Hills on Weekdays This notice serves as a reminder of the upcoming Orange Line closure previously announced on May 20. The MBTA is…
News in Brief
SoWa Artists Guild to hold June events SoWa Artists Guild will hold its SoWa Sundays on June 15, 22, and 29 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. All events will be held at 450 Harrison Ave. Visit http://sowaartists.com, http://facebook.com/SoWaArtistsGuild, or…
Boston Common Frog Pond Spray Pool Opens June 24
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu, Chief Climate Officer and Interim Boston Parks Commissioner Brian Swett, and The Skating Club of Boston invite children and their caregivers to kick off the 2025 summer wading season as the Boston Common…
Project Bread Welcomes Michele Caroll as Chief Operating Officer
Special to the Sun A passionate advocate for equity and systems change, Michele Caroll steps into the role of Chief Operating Officer at Project Bread, bringing over 20 years of experience across corporate leadership, nonprofit innovation, and community empowerment. From…
2025 Boston Parks and Recreation Summer Program Guide Now Available
Special to the Sun Looking for outdoor fun this summer? Check out the Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Summer Guide, a complete schedule of free events and activities for all ages. Visit boston.gov/parks to view the Summer Guide in a…
Four Tips for Preventing Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers
Special to the Sun Can you picture a member of your family attacking a mail carrier? Of course not, but it happened over 6,000 times last year across the nation. “I was bit by a dog on my leg recently…
The Bridge Project Expands to Boston, Bringing Groundbreaking Support to Moms and Babies
Special to the Sun The Bridge Project – the nation’s largest unconditional cash program focused exclusively on providing support to low-income mothers and their babies – is expanding to include the City of Boston. With this launch, The Bridge Project…
Fetterman, McCormick Discuss a Range of Issues at Edward Kennedy Institute
Special to the Sun United States Senators John Fetterman (D-PA) and David McCormick (R-PA) embodied bipartisanship last week at the most recent installment of The Senate Project series at the Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate. During a…
Massachusetts Department of Public Health Offers Summer Safety Guidance
Special to the Sun With summer approaching, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds residents to take recommended common-sense precautions to keep everyone, especially young children, safe this summer. “Summer is a time to make the most of being…
Beacon Hill Friends House Endures amid Little Fanfare
By Dan Murphy Beacon Hill Friends House has fostered a cooperative residential community rooted in Quaker values in the neighborhood since 1957, even though many residents of that neighborhood likely aren’t even aware that this unique, independent nonprofit has been…