Imagine if a foreign government or some terrorist group were to hack into the U.S. government’s computers and bring all of its operations to a halt. Everyone in the country would be outraged. That is the scenario we are facing…
Month: September 2023
Can Nuclear Power Save the Planet?
As it becomes increasingly clear that renewable sources of energy — wind, solar, hydropower, and hydrogen fuel cells — are not going to become available on a large scale anytime soon, the only real hope for the U.S. both to…
Councilor Durkan Puts First Order on Floor During Maiden Speech Before City Council
During her maiden speech before the City Council at its Sept. 13 meeting at City Hall, District 8 Councilor Sharon Durkan put her first order on the floor for a hearing to review the mental health and wellness resources available…
News in Brief
Fun with Sherry Eskin this Summer at South End Library Park The Boston Public Library presents Fun with Sherry Eskin on Thursdays, Sept. 21 and 28, at 10:30 a.m. at the South End Library Park, 685 Tremont St. Children ages…
Wu, Boston EMS Celebrate New EMTs, Promotions and Cadet Program
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu, along with Boston Public Health Commission Executive Director Dr. Bisola Ojikutu and Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Chief James Hooley, celebrated the graduation of 15 Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Recruits and three promotions…
Esplanade Association Named Official Charity of 128th Boston Marathon
Special to the Sun The Esplanade Association (esplanade.org) has been selected to be a part of the 2024 Bank of America Boston Marathon Official Charity Program. Fifteen runners will have the opportunity to support the Esplanade Association’s work to revitalize,…
Child Fountain Restoration Project Now Underway in Public Garden
Conceived as one of three transformational projects initiated during the Friends of the Public Garden’s 50th anniversary year in 2020, the Child Fountain Restoration Project – and accompanying landscape enhancements at the park’s Arlington Street entrance – is now underway,…
Changes to Marketing and Leasing Processes for IDP Housing Units
Special to the Sun The City of Boston announced a series of changes aimed at simplifying and adding transparency to the process of marketing and leasing up income-restricted housing produced through the Inclusionary Development Policy (IDP) program. This spring, officials…
Fiesta En La Plaza Opening Full of Rhythm and Latinx Talent
Special to the Sun Fiesta en la Plaza, the series of events to celebrate Latinx Heritage Month in Boston, kicked off last Sunday with a varied musical program that had the audience dancing to Boston’s City Hall Plaza for hours.…
Llena De Color, Ritmo Y Talento Latino La Apertura De Fiesta En La Plaza
Special to the Sun Fiesta en la Plaza, la serie de eventos para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Latina en Boston, arrancó el pasado domingo con una variada programación musical que hizo bailar durante horas a la audiencia que…