With schools going back into session this week and next after the summer vacation, morning rush-hour commuters need to readjust our driving habits to ensure that we take into account the thousands of children who will be filling our streets…
Month: August 2025
Accurate Inflation Data is Crucial for Senior Citizens
The controversy surrounding the recent firing by President Donald Trump of Erika McEntarfer, the former commissioner of the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), who was a respected statistician (she was approved for the post by an overwhelming and bipartisan vote…
Boston Landmarks Orchestra at The Hatch Shell
Route 55 Bus Line won’t See Extended Service This Month
By Dan Murphy Route 55 line won’t see any service changes when the fall rollout of the MBTA’s ongoing Bus Network Redesign program is implemented on Aug. 24, although expanded hours of operation on the bus line are still a…
WLP’s Spaghetti Dinner Set to Return Oct. 9 to Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel
By Sun staff For decades, the annual Spaghetti Dinner has been at the heart of Women’s Lunch Place’s fundraising efforts, bringing the community together in a shared commitment to support women facing hunger and hardship. This year’s event, called ‘At…
Sen. Collins’ Bill to Reform Involuntary Commitment Law Moves on Beacon Hill
Special to the Sun Senator Nick Collins announced that his legislation, An Act Relative to Life-Saving Treatment (S.1042), is advancing through the legislative process. Recently, the bill received a unanimous vote of approval from the Joint Committee on the Judiciary.…
News in Brief
Ward 4 Ice Cream Social set for Aug. 16 in Titus Sparrow Park The 14th annual Ward 4 Ice Cream Social, co-hosted by Mayor Michelle Wu, takes place Saturday, Aug. 16, from 2-4 p.m. in Titus Sparrow Park, located at…
Eight Grants Awarded via Inaugural Round of Friends’ Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks
By Sun staff Eight community-led projects were selected last month to receive the inaugural round of grants via the Friends of the Public Graden’s Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks to improve and restore greenspaces across Boston. Grantees include the…
Suffolk County Sheriff Indicted for Alleged Extortion of Cannabis Company
Special to the Sun Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkin was charged with extortion involving the purchase of an equity interest in a Boston-based cannabis company by federal authorities last week. Tompkins, 67, of Boston, was indicted by a federal…
Local Leaders Support Governor Signing Updated Shield Law
Special to the Sun Last week, Governor Maura Healey signed the updated Shield Law, which prevents the disclosure of sensitive data, such as a physician’s name, and formally establishes that abortions are to be provided in emergencies due to medical…