Special to the Sun As a Black woman who grew up in the Episcopal church, it’s important for Angela Johnson to see Black and Indigenous congregants’ contributions included in Old North Church’s story. As the new Chair of the Board…
Month: February 2025
Old North Illuminated Receives Operating Grant of $20,800 from Mass Cultural Council
Special to the Sun Old North Illuminated, the non-profit organization that stewards Old North Church Historic Site, has received a grant of $20,800 from the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, through its Operating Grants for Organizations program. “The Mass…
Red Bull Heavy Metal Brings Top Snowboarders to City Hall Plaza
Special to the Sun Red Bull Heavy Metal, a showcase of street snowboarding’s grit and creativity, is coming to Boston’s City Hall Plaza on Saturday, February 22, 2025. The event, featuring top athletes including X Games Gold Medalist Zeb Powell,…
The Vilna joins together with JArts
By Sun staff The Vilna Shul, Boston’s Center for Jewish Culture based at 18 Phillips St., has officially joined Jewish Arts Collaborative (JArts) “to elevate and expand access to Jewish culture and community across Greater Boston,” according to a Feb.…
Office of Civic Organizing Announce 2025 Love Your Block Dates
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Civic Organizing (OCO) announced the 2025 Love Your Block spring cleanups will take place on Saturday, April 5 and Saturday, April 12. This year marks the tenth anniversary of…
Flynn Files Hearing Order to Discuss requiring all Road Users to be Licensed, Registered, and Insured
Special to the Sun At last week’s City Council meeting, Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn filed an order for a hearing to discuss requiring all micro-mobility devices and road users to be licensed, registered, and insured. Last week, the city…
Senator Collins Votes to Broaden Public Access to Senate Operations
Rules package aimed at increasing transparency Special to the Sun Last week, the Massachusetts Senate approved rules proposals for the 194th General Court that would increase transparency and public accessibility. The Senate’s rules proposals for the 2025-2026 session aim to…
Lenny Zakim Fund distributes $678K to 53 nonprofit organizations
Special to the Sun The Lenny Zakim Fund (LZF) hosted its 29th annual Awards Ceremony last week celebrating the work of its 2025 grant recipients. A total of $678,000 in unrestricted grants will be awarded to 53 nonprofit organizations, whose…
City Holds Virtual Meeting on West End Branch Library Redevelopment Plans
By Dan Murphy The city’s Planning Department convened a virtual meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 12, to discuss plans for the redevelopment of the West End Branch Library, including its affordable housing component. Preservation of Affordable Housing, Inc. (POAH), a national…
From Charlestown to the Prado: The 57-Year Quest for Boston’s Paul Revere Monument
Special to the Sun The Charlestown Branch of the Boston Public Library will host a special presentation on the remarkable story behind the creation of the Paul Revere Monument. Nancy Blanton, Director of Outreach and Engagement at the Cyrus Dallin…