Hilde the Dachshund, held by Kevin Cater, gets his third place ribbon during the SoWa Barktoberfest to benefit the South End’s Animal Rescue League (ARL). The daylong festivities on Oct. 2, sponsored by the ARL Young Professionals, helped raise much-needed…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Blessing of the Animals
The Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the Patron Saint of Animals, was celebrated at Cathedral of the Holy Cross Parish on Tuesday Oct. 4th. A blessing of the animals ceremony was conducted by Father O’Leary Sunday, Oct. 2.In the…
McKinley School Demo,Quincy School Plans Put on Bookshelf for Now
By Seth Daniel A sudden and controversial plan to potentially demolish the McKinley South End Academy on Warren Avenue in the South End and build a new 4-6 story school to house the Josiah Quincy Middle and High Schools has…
Girard,Cathedral Parish Partner for Great New Housing
By Seth Daniel On rare occasions, community institutions and residential property developers come together in synchronicity – with both parties meeting at the intersection of win-win. The development of the Girard apartment building on Harrison Avenue, behind the Cathedral of…
Brookline Ave Bridge to be Renamed After Big Papi
By Beth Treffeisen Around Fenway Park, fans, residents and visitors will now have a number of ways to pay tribute to the soon-to-retire Red Sox hitter David Ortiz or to fans known as Big Papi. As part of a joint-plan…
Boston City Council Pushes for Mitigation of Canada Geese
By Beth Treffeisen Canada Geese that flout long black necks and white cheek markings are plaguing Boston’s multiple parks and fields around the city. The growing population continues to litter the grass, walkways and docks with unwanted droppings, causing many…
News Briefs
VOTER INFO NIGHT AT CSTO The Chinese Progressive Association is providing a Voter Education Workshop on October 18 at 6 p.m. in partnership with Castle Square Tenants Organization at the Castle Square Community Center, 2nd floor. The night will discuss…
Taste of Fenway Draws Crowd Despite Cold, Windy Weather
By Beth Treffeisen On a cold, windy evening Wednesday September 28, wafts of grilled, BBQ, and sautéed food filled the air as crowds of people streamed in to eat, socialize, and enjoy live music at Fenway Park area on Van…
Boston Landmarks Commission Approves New Elements at Christian Science Plaza
By Beth Treffeisen The Christian Science Plaza restoration and repair project implementation received approval from the Boston Landmarks Commission to use materials for the multiple projects throughout the plaza, as they begin construction this fall. The proposal that was presented…
Police Briefs 10-06-2016
BACK ABY KENMORE/FENWAY SOUTH END POLICE LOG Sept. 26 1282 Boylston St. – Assault – Aggravated – Battery; Burglary – Residential – Force 160 Massachusetts Ave. – Larceny – All Others 60 Camden St. – Assault – Aggravated – Battery…