Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston Reparations Task Force recently announced the appointment of former State Representative Byron Rushing to the Reparations Task Force. With this appointment, the task force members will continue to…
Month: May 2024
News In Briefs
SoWa Artists Guild to Hold Upcoming Events SoWa Artists Guild presents its final SoWa Sunday of the month on May 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All events will be held at 450 Harrison Ave. Visit sowaartists.com, facebook.com/SoWaArtistsGuild, or…
ParkARTS Summer Watercolor Painting Workshops Return
Special to the Sun Budding artists ages nine and up are invited to join the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for its popular Summer series of ParkARTS Watercolor Painting Workshops during the month of June at six Boston locations. The…
Tax-Exempt $400 Million Bond Issued on Behalf Beth Israel Lahey Health
Special to Sun MassDevelopment has issued a $400 million tax-exempt bond on behalf of Beth Israel Lahey Health, Inc. (BILH), which is using proceeds to buy, build, expand, remodel, and renovate facilities at multiple locations across its health care system,…
Council To Discuss Removing the Half-Mile Buffer Zone Between Cannabis Establishments
Special to the Sun Whereas, Since the legalization of cannabis in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 2016, there have been numerous cannabis dispensaries opening in the City of Boston in various neighborhoods; and Whereas, Currently, the Boston Zoning Code requires…
Lest We Forget…
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…
Enjoy the Weekend Safely
With predictions for a record travel weekend, we urge our readers to ensure that whatever our celebratory activities may be, we do so safely, both for ourselves and for our loved ones. If friends or family members are showing clear…
Guest Op-Ed: The Fiscal Year 2025 Budget
By Councilor Brian Worrell We are more than halfway through our Fiscal Year 2025 budget process, with nearly 20 hearings and one public testimony session in the books. It’s a great time to reflect on what we’ve learned through these…
Annual Duckling Day Parade in Boston
Eagerly Awaited Folio Bistro Set To Open At Athenaeum
As the last phase of the extensive renovation and expansion of the Boston Athenaeum, its eagerly awaited street-level bistro , Folio, will open on Tuesday, June 25. “Folio will serve as a welcoming extension of the Boston Athenaeum,” said Leah…