Author: The Boston Sun Staff
God’s Grace Enables Progress and Joy, Say Christian Scientists at Annual Meeting
By Kevin Ness In a year often defined by uncertainty, Christian Scientists gathered at their online annual meeting, including from Boston and 41 congregations throughout Massachusetts to acknowledge the ways in which God’s love and mercy have opened paths of…
Juneteenth Wreath-Laying Ceremony Set for Morning of June 19 at Harriet Tubman Memorial
In observance of Juneteenth, Consul General Rodger Cuzner and the Consulate General of Canada in Boston will hold its second Juneteenth Wreath-Laying Ceremony on Saturday, June 19, at 9:30am at the Harriet Tubman Memorial in the South End (Columbus and…
State Launches the “Let’s Go Out” Campaign
Last week, the Baker-Polito Administration announced the launch of the “Let’s Go Out” campaign, an effort to raise public awareness of the importance of supporting local restaurants across the Commonwealth. Baker joined Acting Mayor Kim Janey and Secretary of Housing…
Santiago Releases Plan for LGBTQIA+ Equity, Empowerment, and Inclusivity
Informed by community leaders, activists, and advocates, Jon Santiago released his policy platform focused on uplifting and empowering LGBTQIA+ community members across the city of Boston. In this plan, Santiago affirms that LGBTQIA+ rights are human rights, and the ability…
Has America Gone from on the Brink to over the Edge?
With Americans emerging cicada-like from the restrictions imposed by COVID-19, one would think that this would be a time of joy as we resume participating in all of the things that make life worth living. But rather than embracing in…
Guest Op-Ed: Boston Needs More Affordable, Affordable Housing
By Councilor Annissa Essaibi George Right now, Boston’s residents are struggling to pay rent, our families can’t find or afford stable housing, and too many individuals are experiencing chronic homelessness. The past year has only emphasized these realities and the…
Flag Garden Makes Full Return to Common
School of Fashion Design scholarship recipient pursues dream 50 years in the making
It’s never too late to follow your dream. That’s the rationale of Newton resident Marcia Rosenthal, 72, a student at the School of Fashion Design. Rosenthal remembers walking by the school, located on Newbury Street, while she was a student…
BPL to Welcome Patrons Back Into BPL Buildings
The Boston Public Library (BPL) last week announced its plans to reopen its spaces to the public. On June 1, the Central Library in Copley Square will reopen for limited in-person services, and June 14, those services will be expanded, and…