By John A. Shope After having been eliminated by statewide referendum 25 years ago, rent control is back under discussion. Oregon and New York recently expanded their rent control laws, and a group of Massachusetts legislators have filed a bill…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Water Lantern Festival at the Esplanade
Swingin’ in the Summah
News Briefs
Enjoy Free Admission During the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Neighborhood Nights This Summer The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum is pleased to announce its summer season of the Neighborhood Nights series. On select Thursday evenings (Aug. 1, and Aug. 22 from…
D-4 Police Briefs 08-01-2019
Footloose On Monday, July 22, at about 2:03 a.m., police responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress at 36 St. Germain St. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim who said two female suspects attempted to remove…
Gov. Baker’s Bold Transportation Proposal
We were talking the other day with a young man who has been a teacher at Chelsea High School for the past couple of years. During our discussion, we were surprised to learn that he lives on the South Shore…
Festival Betances
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‘Ghosts of WFNX’ Exhibit
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Former BCAE Officials Facing Charges for Diverting Funds
As part of her Office’s ongoing efforts to ensure the public’s confidence in public institutions, DA Rachael Rollins announced this week charges against multiple employees of the Boston Center for Adult Education (BCAE) nonprofit organization, located in Bay Village. “I…
News Briefs
South End Library Announces Closing Plans The Friends of the South End Library announced closing plans for the library branch this fall in preparation for a partial renovation of the downstairs. The library will close on Friday, Oct. 25, at…