Month: March 2025
StoryMap for Fenway TAP Unveiled at Public Meeting
By Dan Murphy Representatives from the city unveiled a web-based, interactive StoryMap for the Fenway Transportation Action Plan during a public meeting on Monday, March 24, at the Fenway Community Center. The Fenway TAP – a joint effort of the…
State of The City: Wu: “We will Defend the People We Love with All that We’ve Got”
Staff Report Speaking before a standing-room-only crowd, Mayor Michelle Wu delivered a powerful State of the City address on March 19 at the MGM Music Hall on Lansdowne Street. “Boston is strong,” Wu declared unequivocally in a speech in which…
News in Brief
Fenway Civic’s annual meeting set for March 27 at Fenway Park’s The 521 Overlook The Fenway Civic Association will hold its 63rd annual meeting on Thursday, March 27, at 6-8 p.m. at The 521 Overlook at Fenway Park, 14 Lansdowne…
Wu Releases Anti-Displacement Action Plan‘A Place to Thrive’ Provides Two-year Plan to Stabilize Residents and Small Businesses
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of A Place to Thrive, the City’s first ever Anti-Displacement Action Plan, during her State of the City address on Wednesday. A Place to Thrive lays out a two-year plan…
Boston Women’s Heritage Trail Announces new Executive Director
Special to the Sun The Boston Women’s Heritage Trail (BWHT) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Alexandria Russell as its new Executive Director. Russell brings extensive experience in women’s history, education advocacy, and community engagement. With a strong…
Wu Announces Expansion of Boston Family Days
Special to the Sun At the City Address, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the latest expansion of Boston Family Days. This spring, the City will expand Boston Family Days to include a new pilot program adding performing arts to the wide…
Wu Announces BCYF Creates, an Expansion of Free Art Classes in Community Centers
Special to the Sun At her State of the City Address, Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of BCYF Creates, an investment in free, high-quality arts programming offered at Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) community centers for youth…
Coletta Zapata Leads Passage of Legislation Restructuring of Boston Commemoration Commission
Special to the Sun Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) passed an amendment to the Boston Commemoration Commission Ordinance which restructures the Commission to ensure an efficient and effective process. The Boston City Council voted unanimously in favor…
Fontbonne to Recognize Three Distinguished Alumnae as it Celebrates 70 Years of Empowering Young Women
Special to the Sun Fontbonne, The Early College of Boston, a leading Catholic school for young women serving grades 7-12, will honor three distinguished alumnae for their accomplishments at the upcoming celebration of its milestone 70th anniversary. The gala will…