The decision by President Donald Trump to assist the Israeli effort in setting back Iran’s nuclear weapons program should be applauded by every person who realizes that Iran’s attainment of nuclear weaponry would be disastrous for the world. The Russian…
Month: June 2025
The Gay Rights Movement Began 56 Years Ago this Week
Although Gay Pride Month is observed for the entire month of June, we wish to make note of the specific date and events of June 28, 1969, when a series of riots and demonstrations against a police raid at the…
Guest Op-Ed: Who’s to Blame?
By Alison Barnet A former neighbor put it in perspective when he said we’re lucky to live near a public hospital where we can’t be deluded about what’s happening in America. Did he also mean we can’t be deluded about…
Mayor’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours Come to Back Bay Fens
Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement Celebrates 30 Years of Youth Council
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement (OYEA) celebrated the 30-year anniversary of the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). Since the first Council year commenced in 1995, the MYC has empowered nearly…
Ducklings Sculptor Nancy Schön gets Political with New Exhibit
By Dan Murphy Though she is likely best known for her whimsical public art creations, including the ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ sculpture in the Public Garden and the Tortoise and the Hare sculpture in Copley Square, venerable local artist Nancy…
News in Brief
Registration open for City Splash public swim on the Charles set for July 12 Registration is now open for the Charles River Conservancy’s annual City Splash, which returns on Saturday, July 12, again offering the public a rare opportunity to…
Performers and Activities Added to Boston Harborfest
Special to the Sun Boston Harborfest is excited to add the arrival of USS Donald Cook to its schedule of free programming from July 2-4, 2025. On Wednesday, July 2, USS Donald Cook will dock at Black Falcon Cruise Terminal…
Garden Tour Offers Rare Glimpse into Private Charlestown Gardens
Special to the Sun Discover the hidden beauty behind the walls of Charlestown on Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, during the highly anticipated Garden Tour of Historic Charlestown, featuring twelve private gardens rarely open to the…
Boston Teachers Union Announces Endorsements for City Council Candidates
Special to the Sun The Boston Teachers Union (BTU), representing more than 10,000 educators in Boston, announced its endorsements for the 2025 Boston City Council preliminary election. The union is proud to support candidates who have demonstrated a deep commitment…