SoWa First Friday and SoWa Sundays This Month SoWa First Friday takes place on April 7, from 5 to 9 p.m. at 450 Harrison Ave. The artists of SoWa Artists Guild will also open every Sunday in April from 11…
Month: April 2023
Encore Announces Red Sox Partnership
Encore Boston Harbor announced a multi-year partnership with the nine-time World Series champions, the Boston Red Sox. With the newly formed collaboration, Encore Boston Harbor now has partnerships with all the region’s professional sports teams, the Boston Red Sox, Boston…
Reflections on Mel King
By Marianne Salza and Dan Murphy Social activist Melvin Herbert King (October 20, 1928-March 29, 2023) believed in the power of unity. His emphasis on compassion, respect, and inclusivity strengthened families, neighborhoods and political institutions throughout Boston. “In the 130-year…
Free Family Fun: Dudley Farm Day at Shirley Place
Looking for a family-friendly way to kick-off Spring Recess? On Saturday, April 15 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, the Shirley-Eustis House, 33 Shirley Street in Roxbury, will host its first Dudley Farm Day. This festival celebrates the arrival of…
Back Bay Architectural Commission To Meet Virtually Wednesday, April 12
The commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at 5 p.m. Please note: This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting link or call…
Wu Announces Kenzie Bok As Incoming Administrator of BHA
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced that Councilor Kenzie Bok will serve as the next Administrator of the Boston Housing Authority (BHA), the public agency charged with providing affordable housing to more than 62,000 Boston residents. Bok will…
Happy Ramadan, Easter, and Passover
One of the things that we take for granted as Americans is our freedom to worship — or not to worship — as we see fit. What brings this thought to mind is the plethora of religious-oriented observances that are…
Good Luck, Mr. Eng – You’ll Need It
Governor Maura Healey last week announced the appointment of Phillip Eng as the next General Manager of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA). Eng is an engineer with nearly 40 years of experience in transportation, including serving as the President…