Byron Rushing, a South End Democrat, has been endorsed by City Councilor Michelle Wu, State Senator Will Brownsberger, and State Rep. Jay Livingstone in his re-election campaign for State Representative. Michelle Wu, a former South End resident, finished first in…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Patterned Behavior Art Mural Extended a Year on Esplanade
Patterned Behavior was intended to enliven a concrete-heavy portion of the park and reduce graffiti vandalism. The vibrant and playful design is enjoyed by the thousands of people who utilize this section of the Esplanade every day, including commuters on…
Abutters Informed of BAA Construction Progress
The new Boston Arts Academy (BAA) building is one step closer to becoming a reality. At an abutters pre-construction meeting held at the Fenway Community Center on Aug. 23, Joe Berry, project executive at contractor Lee Kennedy Co., told the…
Police Briefs 08-30-2018
D-4 POLICE NEWS Grab bag On Wednesday, Aug. 22, at approximately 8:21 p.m., police responded to a radio call for a robbery at Public Alley #434. Upon arrival, the officer met with the female victim who was she was standing…
Sen John McCain
In an era when cynicism and a lack of faith in our political leaders and institutions is at an all-time high — the roots of which can be traced back to the 1960s and the subsequent Watergate scandal — Sen.…
Get Out and Vote
This Tuesday, the day after Labor Day, is primary election day across the state for both national and state offices. Although primary elections in Massachusetts generally are of little or no consequence because of the overwhelming Democratic voting enrollment and…
Swingin’ on the Charles
Jimmy Parikh dips Ali Cook during the Community Boating Inc.’s 11th annual Swingin’ on the Charles fundraiser on their dock last Saturday evening, Aug. 18. After a quick-moving storm passed by, dancers flocked to the floor for a night of…
Ward 4 Dems Ice Cream Social
DIG IN! Ezra and Andre Kamili having ice cream together during the annual Ward 4 Democratic Committee ice cream social, hosted by Councilor Michelle Wu. The afternoon event brought out several candidate for office and a lot of neighbors looking…
Councilor O’Malley Holds Third Working Session Concerning Net-Zero Carbon
With construction projects popping up all over the city, working to reduce the city’s carbon footprint is an important factor for many. City Councilor and Chair of the Committee on Environment, Sustainability & Parks Matt O’Malley held a working session…
Fenway Neighborhood Preservation Survey Aims to Strike Balance Between Historic Preservation and Development
This summer, the Boston Preservation Alliance is undertaking the Fenway Neighborhood Preservation Survey, which intends to strike a balance between historic preservation and development. Emily Khan, a historic preservation intern for the nonprofit BPA, which strives to protect and improve…