Ride Along and Rally Set for October 2 The 55 Bus Route Coalition was formed in 2021 after cuts to the #55 route. The #55 bus serves Fenway / West Fenway, Back Bay, Copley, and nearby neighborhoods, acting as a…
Month: September 2025
BVNA Hosts Block Party
First Phase of Charlesgate Revitalization Project Underway
By Dan Murphy The first phase of the two-part Charlesgate Revitalization Project, which will connect Charlesgate Park, Commonwealth Avenue Mall, and the Kenmore Area to the Back Bay Fens while remedying damage done 70 years ago to the Emerald Necklace,…
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum, Boston Athenaeum Celebrate Allan Rohan Crite
Special to Sun A comprehensive exploration of the work of artist Allan Rohan Crite (1910–2007) will take place with two exhibitions— Allan Rohan Crite: Urban Glory and Allan Rohan Crite: Griot of Boston— at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum and…
News in Brief
Free playdate set for Oct. 4 at The Advent School The Advent School, located at 15 Brimmer St., will host a free, family-friendly playdate on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10-11:30 a.m. Kids can explore the school’s library, get creative in…
Laconia Gallery Exhibit Features Works of Susan Heideman
Special to the Sun “Interologies,” a solo exhibition by Susan Heideman, opens Oct. 3 at Laconia Gallery, 433 Harrison Avenue, in the SOWA district of Boson’s South End. The show is curated by James Hull and runs through the Closing…
City Council Committee Convenes Special Hearing on Contractor Parking
By Dan Murphy Contractor parking regulations, permitting, and enforcement in Boston was the matter at hand for a special hearing sponsored by the City Council Committee on Planning, Development, and Transportation held on Thursday, Sept. 18, at City Hall, as…
Esplanade Association’s Moondance Gala Raises over$2.3 million for Boston’s Iconic Riverfront Park
Special to the Sun On Saturday, September 20, 2025, the Esplanade Association (EA) hosted its 16th Moondance Gala, welcoming guests for an unforgettable evening of celebration and generosity within the Charles River Esplanade state park, a property of the MA…
Mass. RMV Announces Driver’s Education to Transition Back to in-Person Format
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is announcing that, all classroom instruction provided by professional driving schools will transition back to an in-person format. The RMV has been in communication with driving schools, customers and…
Mayor Wu Announces 2025 – 2026 Spark Boston Council
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced the newly-selected 2025-2026 SPARK Boston Council. The 38-member group will spend the next year working to connect young adults to leaders in local government, City services, and one another. The SPARK Boston…