ArtsBoston’s newly renovated Copley Square BosTix Booth returned to service on Thursday, July 31, after being closed for the past five years.The iconic booth, which was designed by the late architect Graham Gund and opened in 1995, closed during the…
Month: August 2025
Fortune Tellers Intend to Set up Shop on Newbury Street
By Dan Murphy A pair of fortune tellers intend to set up shop on the fourth floor of 361 Newbury St., according to the applicant who appeared at the monthly meeting of the Neighborhood of the Back Bay’s Licensing and…
Champagne and Wine Bar atop CitizenM Hotel Opens on Newbury
Special to the Sun Big Heart Hospitality, the award-winning restaurant group led by chef and restaurateur Tiffani Faison, is bringing its beloved Champagne and wine bar, Bubble Bath, to new heights— literally— to the top of citizenM hotel at 408…
Gov. Healey Announces Successful Closure of all Hotel Shelters, Ends State of Emergency
Special to the Sun Governor Maura Healey is announcing that the final hotel shelters in Massachusetts are closed, months ahead of schedule. She is also formally terminating an emergency declaration she issued in August 2023, which paved the way for…
BCBS MA Offers Riders $31 Bluebikes Credit for National Wellness Month in August
Special to the Sun Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”), the title sponsor of Greater Boston’s municipally owned bike-sharing system, is launching the program to encourage active transportation and support healthier lifestyles across Metro Boston. How it works:…
Longtime Environment and Climate Expert Kris Sarri Named Massachusetts State Director of The Nature Conservancy
Special to Sun Kristen ‘Kris’ Sarri has been named The Nature Conservancy’s new Massachusetts State Director, bringing 30 years of deep knowledge about environmental nonprofit work and government leadership to the role and a passion for improving the livelihoods of…
News in Brief
Summer concert series at South End Library Park continues Friends of the South End Library are sponsoring a series of summer concerts, featuring Pat Loomis & Friends playing jazz and blues, on Tuesdays, Aug. 12 and 26, beginning at 6:30…
Grotto to Close after 22 Years on Beacon Hill
By Dan Murphy Beacon Hill will bid farewell to a beloved, longstanding restaurant on Aug. 21, the last night of service for Grotto after 22 years in business at 37 Bowdoin St. Owner Scott Herritt opened the cozy subterranean Italian…
Officials Celebrate New Beer and Wine State Legislation, Promote Available Liquor License Opportunities Available to Businesses
Special to the Sun The legislation, part of the Fiscal Year 2026 State Budget, will be introduced to the Boston City Council in the coming weeks Mayor Michelle Wu and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz recently celebrated new legislation that will…
Back to the Blue
Aquarium returns six more rehabilitated sea turtles to waters off Cape Cod Special to the Sun Six more rehabilitated sea turtles are back in the ocean waters off Cape Cod following the New England Aquarium’s fourth release event of the…