Special to the Sun Allison S. Cartwright, Esq., was sworn in January 1 as Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Suffolk by SJC Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd, in a ceremony that took place in the…
Month: January 2025
Exploring the Blackstone River Valley: Recreational Hike Series
Special to the Sun The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) invites the public to participate in the “Exploring the Blackstone River Valley” recreational hike series. These free programs are open to individuals ages 12 and up. Registration is not…
Old North Illuminated joins prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program in anticipation of 250th anniversaries
Special to the Sun Old North Illuminated, the non-profit organization that stewards Old North Church & Historic Site, announced that it has been selected to join the Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program. This initiative helps cultural organizations across the U.S.…
Jimmy Carter practiced what he preached
The passing of former President Jimmy Carter at the age of 100 brings to an end the extraordinary life of a man who ascended from the small town of Plains, Georgia (population 552) to the highest office in the world.…
Even When the Patriots Won, They Lost
Heading into the final week of the NFL season, the Patriots were in prime position to claim the #1 draft pick, which held the promise of trading that pick to a team that needs a quarterback in return for a…
Fenway CDC Named Developers of 27-29 Hancock Street Housing
By Dan Murphy After a lengthy process involving extensive community input and collaboration with city and state officials, Fenway CDC (Community Development Corporation) has been selected to redevelop two adjacent properties at 27-29 Hancock St. into 15 affordable homeownership units.…
Wu, Cox highlight Reduction in Crime
Special to the Sun Boston Mayor Michele Wu and Police Commissioner Michael Cox, along with Isaac Yablo, a senior city advisor for public safety in the mayor’s office, held a press conference at Boston Police Dept. (BPD) headquarters this past Friday to…
WLP Receives $1 million Gift from Individual Donor
By Dan Murphy As The Boston Globe first reported on Christmas Eve, Women’s Lunch Place recently received an unprecedented $1 million donation from an individual philanthropist. The donation came from Anne Bromer, a retired businesswoman and longtime housing advocate. She…
Appreciation: Remembering Stephen T. Kunian
By Sun staff Known as a ‘man of the modern Back Bay,’ Mr. Stephen Toby Kunian died with his family close by on Dec. 20. He was 85. Mr. Kunian lived on Marlborough Street for nearly 58 years – first…
City Announces Copley Square Park partially Reopens on New Year’s Day
The City of Boston today announced updates in the reopening timeline for Copley Square Park. The northeast triangle of the park, located between Trinity Church and Boylston Street, will reopen on New Year’s Day 2025 following a renovation. The Plaza…