As flu cases climb, BPHC urges people to get vaccinated Special to the Sun The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is informing residents that flu has been associated with the deaths of two children under two years of age in…
Month: January 2026
Mayor Wu and the Office Of Youth Engagement and Advancement Announce 2025-26 Mayor’s Youth Council Cohort
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) recently welcomed the 31st cohort of the Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). The 20 high school students in the new council cohort were inaugurated with…
Proud of Our Mayor
As we were watching this past Monday’s inauguration ceremonies of city officials, and then listening to the inspiring Inaugural Address of Mayor Michelle Wu, it really hit home for us the extent to which Mayor Wu and our City Council…
Thank You, Stranger Things
The long-awaited conclusion of the hit Netflix series, Stranger Things, finally arrived over the holiday week. It’s hard to believe that it has been more than nine years since the show became a cultural phenomenon when the first season debuted…
Our Christmas Trees may be Forlorn, but are not Forgotten
The holiday season is over, and the best evidence for that are the discarded Christmas trees that lie forlornly along the sidewalks in front of our homes as they await pick-up by our DPW workers. We do not want to…
Looking back on ’25 in Boston
By Dan Murphy 2025 was yet another noteworthy year in Boston, marked by a number of milestones and memorable events throughout the city. The organization formerly known as Fenway CDC (Community Development Corporation) officially became Fenway Forward in September, marking…
Wu announces inauguration 2026 week of programming and community events
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced a week-long series of programming to mark the City of Boston Inauguration 2026 and create space for Boston families to celebrate in community. The events and activations will provide an opportunity…
State public health officials alert residents about potential exposure to measles in multiple locations
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) confirmed that an out-of-state adult visitor who spent time in Boston and Westborough earlier this month was diagnosed with measles and was present in a number of locations. This…
City of Boston Planning Department advances zoning reforms in support of new housing, small businesses
Special to the Sun The City of Boston Planning Department this year made its first substantial changes to the development review process in decades, continued comprehensive zoning reform of the City, and made progress on revitalizing Downtown Boston. Staff also…
New BCCE rates, providing energy savings to residents and small businesses
Special to the Sun The City of Boston announced new electricity rates for the Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE) program, allowing Boston residents and small businesses to save money on their energy bills. These rates, which go into effect this…