Fifteen-year-old Teens in Print journalist Yasmin Mohamed pressed a button on a short story dispenser located just off the Prudential Center’s central atrium last week. As the story emerged from the machine, Mohamed saw her name printed at the top. …
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
News Briefs
ELLIS COMES OUT IN FAVOR OF COMPASSIONATE ORGANICS The Ellis South End Neighborhood Association voted on Jan. 22 to support and give a letter of non-opposition to the medical marijuana store proposed by Compassionate Organics for 633 Tremont St. –…
Police Briefs 01-24-2019
D-4 POLICE NEWS Unmasked On Monday, Jan. 14, at about 1:12 a.m., police responded to a radio call for an armed robbery at the Symphony Market at 291 Huntington Ave. Upon arrival, officers spoke to the victim, a store clerk…
Thank You, Jay Ash
When Gov. Charlie Baker was elected to his first term of office four years ago, his first major announcement was the appointment of Jay Ash to the post of Secretary of Housing and Economic Development. The announcement by Gov. Baker,…
MFS Squash Pro-AM Championship Tournament
John Russell (left) chases down a shot while Robin Clarke looks on in a quarterfinal squash match on Friday, Jan. 11, during the MFS Pro-Am Doubles Championships at the University Club. Meanwhile, Len Bernheimer, Tournament chairman, and Amrit Kanwal, CFO…
Fenway Community Center Hosts MFA Employees Exhibit
Zoe Billman listens to MFA security guard Stephen Holness talk about his piece “Hydrant On Park Drive” during the art show by employees of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts hosted at the Fenway Community Center.
Major Projects Slated for Copley Library, BPL President Says
In his State of the City speech Tuesday night, Mayor Martin Walsh spoke about the state of libraries in the City of Boston, and how less than a decade ago, several libraries were slated for closure across the city. In…
Councilor Edwards Files Petition to Discourage “Flipping” Homes in Neighborhoods
On Monday, Councilors Lydia Edwards and Kim Janey proposed a Home Rule Petition to combat housing speculation and establish an investor and commercial property transfer fee. The proposed bill would enhance the City’s housing toolkit by generating millions of dollars…
Controversial Cast Glass on Facade of 256-260 Newbury St. Approved
Several buildings on Newbury Street will be a little more see-through, thanks to the approval of a once-controversial proposal for 256-260 Newbury St. After an advisory review, a regular hearing, and a subcommittee hearing, Adam Gilmore of Meyer and Meyer…
Seniors Learn About Milkweed Seed Sowing With Fenway Garden Society
Though it’s still hat-and-glove season, Elizabeth Bertolozzi of the Fenway Garden Society said it’s time to start thinking about the butterflies that will flutter around the Victory Gardens this summer. Last year, the Fenway Victory Gardens received a grant from…