By Stephen Quigley The first two items on the agenda at last Wednesday’s meeting of Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC] took more time to decide than the other 29 that also were on the agenda. The first item concerned unapproved…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
News in Brief
Bay Village Neighborhood Block Party Coming Sept. 22 to Melrose Street The 50th annual Bay Village Neighborhood Block Party takes place on Thursday, Sept. 22, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Melrose Street between Church and Arlington streets (In the…
A New Bookstore and Café Is Coming to Beacon Hill
Special to the Sun After Covid-related delays, the long-anticipated women-owned independent bookstore and café, Beacon Hill Books & Café, is set to open its Bookstore at 71 Charles Street within a week with the Café to launch in late October…
Storybook Ball Showcases Mass General Newborn Medicine
On Saturday, October 1, Mass General for Children (MGfC) celebrates its annual Storybook Ball at the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA). This year’s gala highlights Newborn Medicine and showcases how MGfC’s state-of-the-art medical and surgical care, in collaboration with obstetrics,…
Wu Announces New Forestry Division and Urban Forest Plan To Enhance and Protect City’s Tree Canopy
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced efforts to bolster the City of Boston’s tree canopy to enhance livability and public health throughout Boston’s neighborhoods. As part of today’s announcement, Mayor Wu is launching a new Forestry Division within…
Get the New COVID Shot Now!
We realize that after two and one-half years of dealing with COVID-19, all of us just want to be done with COVID. But the unfortunate reality is that COVID-19 is not done with us, despite what President Biden suggested in…
America Needs Immigrants More Than Ever
For the first time in the history of the world, there are more people on the planet over the age of 65 than under five. For industrial nations such as the U.S., this is a profound change from what has…
Annual Esplanade Gala
South End Soccer To Host Annual Swings for Unity Fundraising Golf Tournament
Special to the Sun The Swings for Unity golf tournament is South End Soccer’s annual tournament, aimed at garnering awareness and funds to support our mission. After raising over $25,000 in last year’s inaugural tournament, South End Soccer is excited…
Return of ‘Boston Blooms With Daffodils’
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will once again distribute over 15,000 daffodil bulbs for planting on public ways citywide through the “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” beautification initiative started in 2011. Individuals, civic associations, church…