As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation's annual…
Month: June 2026
Sen. Collins backs House Mass & Cass Funding Plan in FY2027 State Budget
Senator Nick Collins is backing a series of investments included in the House Fiscal Year 2027 budget aimed at improving public safety, expanding treatment and recovery services, and addressing persistent challenges in and around Mass & Cass. The funding proposals…
News Briefs 6-26-26
SoWa Artists Guild’s June events conclude SoWa Sundays are scheduled for June 28 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All SoWa Artists Guild events, which are free and open to the public, are held at 450 Harrison Ave. Rebecca Mac…
The gay rights movement began 57 years ago this week
Although Gay Pride Month is observed for the entire month of June, we wish to make note of the specific date and events during the nighttime hours on June 27-28, 1969, when a series of riots and demonstrations against a…
Summer Eats returns to feed kids and teens across state this summer
Summer Eats, the Massachusetts Summer Food Service Program, is kicking off across the Commonwealth this summer, providing free meals to all kids and teens ages 18 and under. In 2025, nearly 3 million meals were served at more than 1,500…
Mayor Wu launches Tour250 Interactive Map featuring 25 new markers celebrating Boston’s neighborhood history as part of Boston 250
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic markers across Boston’s neighborhoods that spotlight the everyday people, immigrant communities, youth, and other underrepresented groups whose contributions in education, public health,…
NeighborHealth holds Art of Health Care event
NeighborHealth held its 2026 Art of Health Care event last week. The generosity of area residents and businesses helped make the evening a meaningful celebration of health, healing, and community. President & CEO of NeighborHealth, Jamie Hazard, found the evening…
City Gears Up for Boston Harborfest beginning July 2
Special to the Sun Boston Harborfest has proudly announced that Citizens will serve as the new Presenting Sponsor of Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest and most cherished Independence Day festivals. The partnership brings together two organizations deeply rooted…
Looking for a Ride?
Catch a Boston taxi through rideshare under City’s new pilot program Special to the Sun To support Boston’s taxi drivers and expand choice for passengers, the City and the Boston Police Department today announced a one-year pilot that will, for…
The Tartan Army Leaves its Mark on the Hub following World Cup Visit
No Scotland, No Party The Tartan Army descended upon Boston as Scotland made its first Word Cup appearance in 30 years on June 14 at Boston Stadium in Foxboro, where the team went on to defeat Haiti, 1-0. Scotland played…