Americans always have taken for granted the sanctity and integrity of our electoral system. For decades, we routinely have sent observers to countries where democracy is a new thing to ensure that those nations conducted their elections on the up-and-up,…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
A Silver Lining to Inflation
We saw a report on the news the other night about the effect that inflation is having on food prices thanks to supply chain issues that have arisen during the COVID-19 pandemic. The report highlighted that inflation is taking a…
Guest Op-Ed: You Can at Least Say Howdy
Dr. Glenn Mollette “Howdy,” was a common everyday word where I grew up. Raised on old Stidham, now known as Milo road in rural Appalachia, I spent a lot of time at my Grandpa and Grandma Hinkle’s store. People came…
Nor’Easter Leaves 2+ Feet of Snow in Back Bay
Boston City Councilors Mejia, Anderson, and Worrell Introduce an Ordinance to Establish a Commission on Reparations
On Wednesday, Feb. 2, Boston City Councilors Julia Mejia, Tania F. Anderson, and Brian Worrell introduced An Ordinance Creating a Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans. This ordinance will formally establish a commission whose goal is…
Avram Goldberg, Former President of Stop & Shop, Dies at 92
Mr. Avram Goldberg, former president of Stop & Shop, father of state Treasurer Deborah Goldberg, and a resident of the Back Bay, died on Sunday, Jan. 30. He was 92. Born in 1930, Mr. Goldberg was married in 1950 to…
District Attorney Hayden Forms Community Advisory Committee
District Attorney Kevin R. Hayden announced the formation of a Community Advisory Committee to assist in the evaluation of the District Attorney’s Office, its bureaus, units, and supervisory functions, and examination of the impact of key SCDAO policies. “Community engagement…
Children’s Winter Fest Returns to Boston Common
Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the annual Children’s Winter Festival on the Boston Common Parade Ground on Thursday, February 24, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This family school vacation event is hosted in…
Get in Shape With City of Boston’s Winter Fitness Series
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) recently launched the 2022 Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts with free virtual classes being held from now through April…
City Accepting Written Comments Regarding Fenway Park Concerts
The Mayor’s Office of Consumer Affairs and Licensing has extended the deadline for written comments regarding the 16 proposed shows at Fenway Park this summer. The new deadline is Friday, February 4. The Red Sox have asked for twelve new…