Boston Ward 5 GOP to endorse Trump-Vance at Aug. 27 meeting The Boston Ward 5 Republican Committee will endorse the Presidential ticket of Trump-Vance during its meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Boston Park…
Month: August 2024
Arthur Jemison Stepping Down as City Planning Chief
By Adam Swift Arthur Jemison, the city’s Chief of Planning, announced his departure from that position last week. Jemison, who was appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu two years ago, will be returning to Michigan, where his wife and two children…
City of Boston Revamps Environment, Energy and Open Space Cabinet
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced the restructuring of the Environment, Energy and Open Space (EEOS) Cabinet to create a dedicated focus on climate resilience leadership through the Office of Climate Resilience (OCR). The staff of the new…
Wu Announces a Vibrant Season of Free Festivals
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Offices of Arts and Culture announced a vibrant lineup of free arts and cultural events coming to City Hall Plaza. These events will highlight Boston’s diverse artistic community, offer essential…
E-Bikes Discount Program Launched to Boost Sustainable Transportation in Boston
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program. This pilot initiative will provide discount vouchers to eligible residents who wish to purchase an e-bike for personal use. The goals of Boston’s E-Bikes…
Noah Lyles’ — and Our — Olympic Moment
The quadrennial Summer Olympics turns even the least of sports fans among us into active, if not rabid, rooters of the athletes who captivate our hearts and imaginations, both in sports with which we are familiar (basketball, soccer, gymnastics) and…
Guest Op-Ed: What Could Have Been: Amendment #105 as Changed to Bill H4876
By Chris Marchi with AIR, Inc. The basic idea is that all Americans have the right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, right? So it follows that if families living in areas near power plants, chemical factories, or…
Dock Party on the Esplanade
Summer Music Series
Northeastern Outlines Plan for New Multipurpose Athletic Facility
By Dan Murphy Representatives for Northeastern University were on hand for a virtual, city-sponsored public meeting on Monday, July 29, to discuss a proposal for a new Multipurpose Athletic Facility. The proposed new facility will replace the longstanding Matthews Arena…