Special to the Sun The New England Aquarium is looking forward to welcoming guests during the upcoming April school vacation week with extended hours, exciting animal encounters along the exhibit path, and special educational programming on Massachusetts Right Whale Day,…
Month: April 2025
AIA Honors Boston Public Library’s Visionary, People-Centered Spaces
Special to the Sun The Boston Public Library (BPL) has been recognized with the prestigious 2025 American Institute of Architects (AIA) Collaborative Achievement Award for its visionary approach to people-centered architecture—preserving history while shaping inclusive, inspiring spaces for the future. …
Whittier Street Health Center Expands Health on Wheels Program with New Mobile Dental and Vision Service
Special to the Sun As part of its ongoing commitment to improving medical care accessibility, Whittier Street Health Center, a community health center with a mission to serve as a center of excellence that provides high quality and accessible health…
TSA Begins REAL ID Full Enforcement on May 7
Special to the Sun The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced the imminent implementation of its REAL ID enforcement measures at TSA checkpoints nationwide. “Secretary Noem and the Trump administration are enforcing the 2005 REAL ID Act and regulations on May…
Eligible Households Can Now Apply for Financial Assistance for the 2024-2025 Heating Season
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities announced that the Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) enrollment period for the 2024-2025 winter heating season will open on October 1. This critical program provides financial relief…
Happy Passover
Passover, which began at sundown this past Saturday evening and continues for eight days through sundown on this Sunday, celebrates the biblical story of the Exodus, when the Israelites were freed from slavery after the 10th plague on Egypt (each…
Happy Easter
This Sunday is Easter, the holiest and most significant day of Christianity, which marks Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead after his crucifixion two days earlier on Good Friday. Christians believe that Christ died to redeem us from our sins.…
“The Fate of a Nation was Riding that Night”
This week (April 19 to be exact) marks the 250th anniversary of the battles of Lexington and Concord in which civilian militia, known as the Minute Men, routed British troops who had marched from Boston overnight in search of munitions…
Letter to the Editor
Support The BVNA Dear Editor, The Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) Fundraiser is coming up on May 8, and your help to make it a success! One of the most exciting parts of the event is the silent auction, and…
Delivery Apps on the Hook
City Council mandates driver insurance for the Hub or face fines By Dan Murphy The City Council voted 11-2 on Wednesday, April 2, to pass an ordinance that beginning next January, will require third-party food delivery drivers to obtain permits…