Watching the daily press briefings of the White House Task Force on the current corona virus crisis, we know we speak for all Americans in being thankful for the calming and professional presence of Dr. Anthony Fauci, who has served…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Thanks for the Memories, Tom
For the past 20 years, there has been no public figure in New England who has been more well-known, and more idolized, than Tom Brady. Regardless of whether you are a football fan, male or female, young or old, everyone…
Guest Op-ed: Through Every Challenge, Boston Stands Together
By Mayor Marty Walsh The coronavirus is a serious public health crisis that is affecting every aspect of life in our city. I know that the changes have been disruptive, and the cancellations have been disappointing. Some working people are…
Guest Op-ed: Turnout Was Up. But It Can — and Should — Be Higher
By Jonathan Cohn During the presidential primary earlier this month, turnout was up across the downtown neighborhoods. Despite minimal growth in registered voters, the number of votes cast in the Democratic primary was typically at least 25%–if not more than…
Letter to the Editor
Looking at the Current Crisis Dear Editor, As an emergency room physician who spends his nights treating patients and his days on Beacon Hill as a state representative, I find that the oath I swore to protect the public health…
A City in Crisis: Boston Coping with the Coronavirus
Time Out Market Boston Closes Temporarily
As Boston businesses make choices about the best decision to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, many are choosing to close their doors. Below is a statement from Time Out Market: Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway is closed…
The World in Self-Quarantine All About Staying Busy, Engaged
Still room for binge-watching Star Trek, some say An Italian ski vacation has led to a very solitary 18 days and a lot of “Star Trek”-binge watching says one South End resident who began to self-quarantine in the earliest stages…
State RMV Re-opened Seven Locations
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced on Wednesday, March 18, it would reopen seven of its 30 customer-service-center locations, while asking that customers who do not have immediate needs for required in-person services delay…
Boston Public Libraries, Community Centers Close Down for COVID-19
As of 6 p.m. on Monday, March 16, all branches of the Boston Public Library (BPL) system were closed until further notice including the Central Library in Copley Square and the Charlestown Branch Library. During this time, BPL will expand automatic renewals, and allow people to…