Special to the Sun Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) announced the six locations across the city at which the organization will host choir rehearsals for their 21st season. BCC will provide access to high-quality chorus programs in neighborhoods including the South…
Month: August 2023
Enjoy a Great — and Safe —Labor Day Weekend
With the weatherman predicting a superb Labor Day weekend (as we’re writing this), we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. Although the Summer of…
School’s Back —Drive With Caution
With schools going back in session this week and next after the summer vacation, morning rush-hour commuters need to readjust our driving habits to ensure that we take into account the thousands of children who will be filling our streets…
Letter to the Editor
Flynn Organizes Trainings on Ethics, Civility, Professionalism Dear Editor, During his term in leadership at the Council over the last twenty months, Boston City Council President Ed Flynn has organized a series of training sessions with colleagues and staff aimed…
Ward 4 Ice Cream Social
FOPG Committed to Ongoing Tree Care in Three Parks
Women’s Lunch Place, City Unveil Community Garden at Newbury and Berkeley Streets
Special to Sun A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Monday, Aug. 14, at the new community garden in front of Women’s Lunch Place. Funded by a grassroots grant from the City of Boston’s Office of Urban Agriculture, the garden will…
Free Concert on Sept. 27 To Highlight Program That Brings Chamber Music to Area Shelters
An ongoing program that brings an orchestral quartet to perform at area homeless shelters, among other locations, will be showcased during a free public concert on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at 7 p.m. at St. Cecilia Parish at 18 Belvidere St.…
City Councilors Encourage Residents To Apply For Community Preservation Funds
Special to the Sun Boston City Council President Ed Flynn and Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty are urging residents of Boston to apply for the 2024 funding round of the Community Preservation Funds. Every year, the Community Preservation Act (CPA) uses…
The Boch Center’s City Spotlights Leadership Program
Story by Marianne Salza The Boch Center Shubert Theatre’s City Spotlights Leadership Program utilizes performing arts to teach Boston teenagers organization, critical thinking, and problem solving to inspire kinder, more self-aware youth. “It’s leadership training through arts and social justice,”…