Month: October 2025
City Grants Two New Liquor Licenses to Pair of South End Restaurants
By Sun staff The City of Boston Licensing Board on Oct. 24 approved four new liquor licenses for restaurants in the city, including two all-liquor licenses for a pair of South End establishments: El Barrio Mexican Grill and Mondo, both…
Fur Baby Pet Studio Brings Museum-Quality Pet Portraiture to Beacon Street
By Dan Murphy Soon after Susan Symonds was granted a second chance in life following a nearly fatal brush with ovarian cancer three years ago, co-owner of the longstanding Beacon Hill photography studio, Infinity Portrait Design, turned her attention to…
News in Brief
Marlborough Street partially closed for trick-or-treaters on Halloween For Marlborough Street Trick-or-Treat, presented by the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay, Marlborough Street between Berkeley and Fairfield streets will be closed from 5:30-8 p.m. on Halloween, Friday, Oct. 31. Berkeley…
Election Department Issues Reminders Ahead of Election, Issues Call for Poll Workers
Special to the Sun The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the General Municipal Election will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. This election will determine the Mayor of the City of Boston as well as the 13…
Sen. Collins Backs Bill Expanding PAs’ Authority in Involuntary Treatment
Backs giving PAs expanded authority under Section 12 & 35 of State Public Health Law Special to the Sun Senator Nick Collins, a member of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Abuse and Recovery, recently submitted testimony in support…
Celebrate on the Freedom Trail
Historic Holiday Strolls kick-off Friday, Nov. 21 Special to the Sun The Freedom Trail® Foundation invites revelers to celebrate this holiday season on the annual Historic Holiday Strolls. The festive atmosphere of the city, set against the unique backdrop of…
Josiah Quincy Elementary School Hosts their Annual Dragons F.I.R.E. Fundraiser on Nov. 20th
Special to the Sun On November 20, 2025, the Josiah Quincy Elementary School will celebrate 178 years of educating Boston’s children with their Dragons F.I.R.E. Fundraiser. The evening event will be filled with tradition, live music, and a delightful 10-course…
Get Out and Vote on Tuesday
Many of us view local government in the same way that we think about the weather: Everybody complains about it, but nobody does anything about it. However, unlike the weather, there actually is something we can do about the future…
It’s Halloween Season — Enjoy it Safely!
With the Halloween season reaching its peak this week — Halloween itself is this Friday — we urge all of our readers to enjoy the festivities in a safe and responsible manner. Halloween has come a long way since we…