Tricia Labbe, an education assistant at the New England Genealogical Society, speaks with Cheyenne Thompson, the center’s youngest member, outside the open house on Friday, Aug. 19. The Open House attracted record numbers to the Society and the free event…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Fenway Park Approved for Off-Season Projects
By Beth Treffeisen The Boston Landmarks Commission approved four of the six projects proposed for Fenway Park at a meeting Tuesday. One of the projects passed included the replacement of the bullpen field wall with a new removable wall to…
New Letter Grading System of Food Establishments Leave Some Boston Restaurant Owners Concerned
By Beth Treffeisen A new health code letter grading system is soon coming to food establishments in the city of Boston. The new law that was passed at the Boston City Council’s August 24 meeting will require food establishments to…
Cyanobacteria Outbreak Reported in the Charles River Lower Basin
Water samples collected Thursday, Aug. 25, confirmed a cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, outbreak in the Charles River Lower Basin downstream of the Massachusetts Avenue Bridge, according to the Charles River Watershed Association. The sampling showed concentrations of cyanobacteria exceeded 70,000…
An Interactive Public Artwork “Words Matter” Travels through Boston
By Beth Treffeisen Standing out in Dudley Square, is a large 16 by 16 foot billboard with black lettering on a white backdrop reading the time, weather, and headlines including “Pope Pledges to visit Italian Quake Victims” and “New Mass…
Councilor Zakim Pushes to Modernize Street Occupancy Permit Program
By Beth Treffeisen Nothing can be more frustrating than circling around the streets of Boston looking for a parking spot. Many of those limited street parking spots are taken up due to street occupancy permits used for construction, repair, demolition…
Rhalimi Explains Why Voters Should Choose Him As Sheriff
First, I am honored and humbled to be on the ballot for Thursday September 8th’s Democratic Primary for Suffolk County Sheriff. I am a father, a husband , homeowner, taxpayer — and a community servant. For 17 years, I’ve done…
Julie Burros Takes A Look at Boston Creates Cultural Plan
By Beth Treffeisen Summer in the city has been a big season for art in Boston. Starting the season off in June was the unveiling of the Boston Creates Cultural Plan, a ten-year outline that aimed to elevate arts and…
Common Canines Allow Dogs to Roam Free in the Boston Common
By Beth Treffeisen Boston recently ranked nearly last for being a pet-friendly city with some pet-owners saying that the city needs to do more to accommodate their furry friends and owners. But in the Boston Common there is an oasis…
Police Briefs 09-01-2016
Back Bay – Kenmore/Fenway – Southe End Police Log Aug. 22 817 Harrison Ave. – Vandalism 291 Huntington Ave. – Investigate Person 261 Dartmouth St. – Assault – Aggravated 1525 Washington St. – Evading Fare 414 Tremont St. – Missing…