D-4 Police News When nature calls On Tuesday, May 22, at about 6:14 a.m., police responded to Abe & Louie’s restaurant at 793 Boylston St. for a reported breaking and entering. Upon arrival, police spoke to a witness, who said…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Remembering Those Who Gave All
This Memorial Day, we remember and honor the American heroes who gave their lives for our country. Our Gold Star families deserve respect this day, and every day, of the year. My own father, Andrew, was a World War II…
WGMS Hosts ArtSE aT SOWA
Genaro ‘Gio’ Ortega – the lead artist in painting the new Peters Park mural last summer – is shown at the blockbuster ArtSE fundraiser and party on Tuesday night, May 22, in the SoWa Art and Design District. Here, he…
Tropicaliente
IT’S A RINGER! Kim Chan, parent of two students, plays the ring toss game during the 10th annual TropiCaliente School fundraiser for the Hurley K-8 School in the South End last Friday night, May 18, at the Benjamin Franklin Institute.
News Briefs
VOTE ON SHORT-TERM RENTALS POSTPONED New rules regulating short-term rentals in Boston have been put on hold until their next hearing on June 6. The City Council was set to vote at the hearing this past Wednesday, May 23, but…
Back Bay Preservationists are Honored by the City
As part of the kickoff for the City of Boston’s Preservation Month celebrations, the Boston Landmarks Commission recently presented four Back Bay residents with its second annual Citizen Preservation Award. “This award was established to recognize the volunteers and the…
Winthrop Square Tower Moves Forward with Key Approval
After two years of review and numerous public meetings and hearings, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) gave their final nod of approval to allow the 115 Winthrop Square Tower to move forward. The tower will replace a City-owned…
Police Briefs 05-24-2018
D-4 POLICE NEWS Bag man On Monday, May 14, at about 2:25 a.m., police responded to a radio call for a robbery in progress at Dartmouth and Stuart streets. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, who said an unknown male…
Time to Start Diggin’ the Clams Again
There are a select few in Boston who have had the experience of diggin’ clams out in the mudflats of Boston Harbor – with their little shovels, picks and buckets, they bring home a treat starting about this time of…
Memorial Day Is a Time for Reflection
The Memorial Day weekend is upon us, a three-day weekend that for most Americans marks the start of the summer season. Many will celebrate appropriately with barbecues and outdoor activities with family and friends. However, amidst our festivities, we should…