By Sun Staff The Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s tree care program, the Olmsted Tree Society, is continuing its seven-year tree inventory and pruning cycle of all trees in the Necklace, this year focusing on the entire Back Bay Fens and Charlesgate.…
Month: October 2024
Somaek in DTX Named to NYT’s Annual Restaurant List
By Dan Murphy A new Korean restaurant in Downton Crossing, Somaek was the only dining establishment in the city, as well as the state, named to the New York Times’ recently published list of 50 restaurants recommended for 2024. The…
Chestnuts Tour Chinatown and Raise Funds for The Boston House
by Marianne Salza The Chestnut Group, a non-profit women’s social organization for friends over 50, has been celebrating the beginning of their 2024-2025 season by enjoying each other’s company over cocktails, coffee, local adventures, and fundraising efforts. Members describe The…
Obamacare is important for all Americans
The revelation that family members of Republican vice-presidential candidate J.D. Vance used the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to obtain private health insurance is a cautionary tale for all Americans, especially those for whom the ACA is their only refuge for…
Has Florida become unlivable?
The damage caused by Hurricane Milton, the latest major hurricane to strike Florida, raises a very basic question: Is Florida no longer safe or affordable for human habitation? That may sound a bit extreme, but the reality is that extreme…
Blessings of the Animals at Trinity Church
Serafina set sights on all-liquor license for Newbury Street location
By Dan Murphy The entity behind Serafina restaurant has set its sights on one of the city’s new all-alcohol licenses for its Newbury Street location. At the Oct. 7 monthly meeting of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay’s Licensing…
South End Historical Society House Tour set for Saturday, Oct. 19
Special to the Sun The South End Historical Society (SEHS) will hold its 56th annual South End House Tour on Saturday, October 19th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The South End House Tour features an inside look at restored…
Wu announces details on applying for liquor licenses
Special to the Boston Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced an update on the distribution of the 225 new liquor licenses that Boston plans to award over the next three years to create new small businesses and enhance cultural and economic…
25 Years of Storybook Ball Impact
Special to the Sun Storybook Ball, Mass General for Children’s (MGfC) signature fundraising event, will celebrate its 25th year of hosting one of the most spectacular nights in Boston on Saturday, November 2, 2024, at the Omni Boston Hotel at…