September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and for many the subject of suicide is off limits. They believe the mere mention of suicide around friends and family can cause suicidal thoughts for them. Nothing could be further from the truth.…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Boston Election Department Announces Preparations Ahead of the 2021 Municipal Elections: Early Voting, Ballot Drop Boxes Both Avail.
The City of Boston’s Election Department on August 30 announced its preparations ahead of the 2021 Municipal Elections, including the availability of vote by mail and early voting for both the Tuesday, September 14, 2021 Preliminary Municipal Election and the…
City of Boston Credit Union Invests $350,000 to Support Women’s Student Athletics
City of Boston Credit Union has committed to investing $350,000 to support women student-athletes at two of the city’s renowned higher educational institutions, Boston College and Northeastern University. “As a community credit union based in Boston, we’re proud to support…
News Briefs
Welcome Back to SoWa The SoWa Artists Guild welcomes the public back to its First Fridays and Second Sundays, when more than 90 artists at 450 Harrison Ave. in SoWa open their doors so you can meet the artists in…
Enjoy a Safe Labor Day Weekend
There’s a temptation for people to splurge at the end of things. We all are familiar with the idea, “If this is the last, let’s make it a blast!” We don’t have anything against that sentiment, but all too often…
The 13 Service Members Were True Heroes
Every American was saddened last week upon hearing the news of the suicide bombing by a terrorist in Afghanistan that claimed the lives of 13 U.S. service men and women, 11 of whom were Marines and one each from the…
Mingling With the Mayor
Janey Announces Winners of Mayor’s Garden Contest
Mayor Kim Janey today announced the winners of the 25th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest with a grand prize provided by JetBlue and prize packages donated by Mahoney’s Garden Centers. The Mayor’s Garden Contest recognizes gardeners who have landscaped, planted flowers,…
Boston Police Patrolmen Endorse Erin Murphy for At-Large City Council
Boston At-Large City Council candidate Erin Murphy is proud to announce the endorsement of the Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association, reflecting Erin’s commitment to public safety in all city neighborhoods and the growing momentum behind her campaign before the Sept. 14…
Councilor Flynn Urges South End Neighbors to Apply for CPA Funds by Sept. 3
As the deadline for the 2022 funding round for the Community Preservation Act grants approaches, Councilor Ed Flynn is urging South End residents to apply for CPA funding for relevant projects. Interested applicants would need to contact the Community Preservation…