The city’s Community Advisory Committee (CAC) for Fenway Corners met virtually on Tuesday, May 23, for the first time in about a year to discuss the latest iteration of and changes to the project. WS-Fenway-Twins Realty Venture LLC – a…
Hurley School Holds 13th El Tropicaliente Fundraiser
Old South Church Presents Open Door Award to Melvin B. Miller on Phillis Wheatley Sunday
Special to Sun Old South Church in Boston awarded Melvin B. Miller, an esteemed journalist and community leader, its prestigious Open Door Award on Sunday, May 14, as part of the church’s annual Phillis Wheatley Sunday service. The Open Door…
News in Brief
Continues Public Process for Berkeley Street Bike Lane As the city is envisioning a one-way protected bike lane on Berkeley Street that would connect the South End to the Back Bay and the Esplanade, the Boston Transportation Department will continue…
Wu Announces Legacy Business Awardees
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu last week announced the inaugural list of Legacy Business awardees, a group of 30 businesses including Wally’s Cafe and Slade’s Bar and Grill of the South End and India Quality of Fenway that…
Mayor Wu Announces Safety Surge
By Michael Coughlin Jr. In a press conference at Thetford Evans Playground in Mattapan on Monday, May 22, Mayor Michelle Wu unveiled the City of Boston’s Safety Surge, an initiative to make city streets safer for everyone. As part of…
Boston Traffic Advisory for May 24-28, 2023
Events happening in the City of Boston this week will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be…
The City Won’t Be Able To Ever Solve Its Rat Problem Until It Changes the Garbage Pickup Schedule
Editors note: The rat problem, not only affects the Beacon Hill area, but many of the neighborhoods in Boston including the South End and Back Bay. This is one opinion that may alleviate the problem. By Rob Whitney I have…
Let Us Remember Those Who “Gave the Last Full Measure”
Although the Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of the summer season and is observed by families and friends who gather for barbecues and similar festivities, we should keep in mind that Memorial Day is our most solemn national holiday…
Duckling Day Returns For Mother’s Day in Boston
Fenway Porchest Set To Return Saturday, June 10
Outdoor spaces throughout the Fenway neighborhood will again become impromptu concert stages hosting a variety of free music performances across a range of genres when Fenway Porchfest returns for its fourth annual installment on Saturday, June 10. (rain date: Sunday,…
Esplanade Community Day Set To Return May 20
The Esplanade Association’s third annual Esplanade Community Day is set to return on Saturday, May 20, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hatch Shell. This year’s Esplanade Community will feature a full lineup of events and activities in…