Special to the Sun With summer approaching, the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) reminds residents to take recommended common-sense precautions to keep everyone, especially young children, safe this summer. “Summer is a time to make the most of being…
Month: June 2025
Beacon Hill Friends House Endures amid Little Fanfare
By Dan Murphy Beacon Hill Friends House has fostered a cooperative residential community rooted in Quaker values in the neighborhood since 1957, even though many residents of that neighborhood likely aren’t even aware that this unique, independent nonprofit has been…
The Museum of African American History Marks Juneteenth with Free Music, Dance, Tours, and Family Friendly Offerings
Special to the Sun The Museum of African American History I Boston & Nantucket (MAAH), in collaboration with the Boston Ujima Project, Heritage Marketplace, and Black-owned businesses, will celebrate Juneteenth with programs for visitors of all ages. On June 19 beginning at 12…
Council Votes to Permanently Establish the Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement
Special to the Sun The Council has officially passed an ordinance establishing the Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement as a permanent part of city government. The newly codified office, originally launched by the Mayor in 2022, will continue its mission to…
Boston Saves Provides Financial Boost to BPS Students, Setting Them up Future Success
Special to the Sun During the 2024-2025 school year, Boston Saves, City of Boston’s children’s savings account (CSA) program, offered two promotions to give families a financial boost for their child’s future. These incentives were created to increase awareness and…
Our Healthcare System is on the Critical List
Anyone who has been to a hospital emergency room lately has seen firsthand the health care crisis that we are facing in this country. ERs routinely are filled beyond capacity, with patients lying on their hospital beds in corridors while…
There Must be Zero Tolerance for Violent Protests
We completely understand the anger and frustration on the part of many Americans with the manner in which members of immigrant communities are being arrested and deported not only without any semblance of due process of law, but also in…
Plans for New South End Branch Library Move Forward
By Dan Murphy A new South End Branch Library could be occupiable in between 24 to 30 months, according to a team member on hand for the sixth community meeting on the project held virtually on May 28. The two-story…
Remembering George Wendtat Hampshire House Gathering
By Dan Murphy One week after his death at age 76, George Wendt, the late actor best known for his portrayal of beloved bar regular Norm Peterson on the classic TV sitcom ‘Cheers,’ was remembered on Tuesday, May 27, during…
News in Brief
SoWa Artists Guild to hold June events SoWa Artists Guild will hold its SoWa First Friday on June 6 from 5 to 9 p.m., as well as its SoWa Sundays on June 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 11 a.m.…