It was 20 years ago this week (on May 17, 2004, to be exact), that the first marriage licenses were issued by cities and towns across Massachusetts for same-sex couples. The marriage licenses were precipitated by the decision by the…
Month: May 2024
Plastic, Plastic Everywhere
In the classic 1967 movie, the Graduate, Dustin Hoffman’s character, Benjamin Braddock, a recent college graduate, is taken aside by a family friend at his graduation party, who says to him, “Ben, I just have one word of advice for…
Letter to the Editor
Reflecting on Consequence During the Week of Israel Independence Day Dear Editor, Biden threatens to halt offensive arms delivery, if Israel invades Rafah. Though not talked about openly, American and Israel are in a wartime alliance. The US approved the…
Mayor’s Coffee Hour at Peters Park
Plans Detailed for Greek Seafood Restaurant Proposed for 401 Newbury St.
A growing chain of New York City-based, upscale seafood restaurants with a Greek influence is planning to open its first Boston location at 400 Newbury St. (i.e. the Parcel 12 development above the Mass Turnpike), according to representatives for the…
PJK’s Vincent Phan Receives ‘Poet of the Year’ Award
By Marianne Salza Patrick J. Kennedy School (PJK) 6th grader, Vincent Phan, received the Boston Scores “Poet of the Year Award,” on April 26 in recognition of his eloquence and performance. The 12-year-old was the winner of a poetry slam…
Uniquely Named Donut Shop Opens Pop-Up at DeLuca’s on Charles Street
A donut shop with a uniquely local name has set up shop as a pop-up inside DeLuca’s Market on Charles Street. Mass Hole Donuts, which has a brick-and-mortar location in Somerville’s Teele Square, took over the small space inside the…
News In Brief
Schön Family Art Show Coming Mother’s Day Weekend to West Newton Nancy Schön, the sculptor whose works includes the iconic ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ statue in the Public Garden, will join six other female artists from her kin for a…
Massachusetts House Passes Bill Authorizing Chapter 90 Funding
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed a bill that includes $200 million for the state’s Chapter 90 program, which provides municipalities with a funding source for transportation-related improvements, including road and bridge repairs, as well…
Spirit of Boston Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Story by Marianne Salza Boston Harbor City Cruises’ signature dining vessel, the Spirit of Boston, has returned to Commonwealth Pier, beside the Seaport World Trade Center, after year-long interior renovations following an onboard fire. Executives, corporate clients, members of the…