“My time here has been shaped by the time I spent with fellow teens and teachers,” said alumni student Pedro Cardosa as he addressed the audience. Here, he looks over his speech before taking the stage to officially address this…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
From China to Castle Square:Chen Ends High School Career as Charlestown High Valedictorian
By Seth Daniel Three short years ago, Minting Chen, 18, was an exuberant middle schooler at one of the best boarding schools in Guangdong, China. She didn’t even know where the South End was on a map. She had left…
Old Dover Traffic Plan Comes to Head in Meeting
By Seth Daniel In a passionate meeting Tuesday night, the Old Dover Neighborhood Association hosted an open discussion on traffic plans for East Berkeley Street, and the discussion often pitted residents against local businesses when it came to removing some…
Frog Pond Pool Opens on June 24
Boston Parks Commissioner Chris Cook and The Skating Club of Boston president Joe Blount are pleased to welcome children and guests to kick off the 2016 summer season as the Boston Common Frog Pond spray pool reopens on Friday, June…
Rushing Co-Sponsors Transgender Bill
By John Lynds Last week the Massachusetts House overwhelmingly passed the controversial landmark legislation regarding public accommodations for transgender people. While many in opposition stood in the halls of the State House and chanted “no, no, no” with some saying…
Graduating with More than a Diploma at St Stephen’s Youth Programs
Excited students, parents, friends and family members gathered this past Thursday, June 2, at the Jorge Hernandez Cultural Center where 31 students of the St. Stephen’s Youth Program were graduating and moving on to a new challenge in their lives…
Boston City Council Reaffirms Trust Act in Vote
On the heels of Governor Charlie Baker’s recent decision to allow the Massachusetts State Police to detain individuals based on immigration status and without a criminal warrant, Boston City Councilor Josh Zakim – who authored the Boston Trust Act and…
June is for the Early Birds
By Phineas J. Stone This week and the next few weeks coming are pretty much the best of the lot for Boston folks. The longer days mean more sunlight and more time to catch those precious hours outside in the…
Police Briefs 06-09-2016
BACK BAY KENMORE/FENWAY SOUTH END POLICE LOG May 30 Fenway/Museum Road – Assault – Aggravated – Battery 35 Northampton St. – Investigate Person 461 Park Drive – Verbal Dispute Ramsay Park – Verbal Dispute 431 Columbus Ave. – Towed Motor…
Downtown View:The Growing Obsession with Mattresses
By Karen Cord Taylor What is this growing obsession with mattresses? Mattresses—possibly one of the most boring items you’ll ever need or buy—have exploded in heft, risen in price, peppered malls and downtown Boston streets though the growing number of…