Wu Announces 2022 Outdoor Dining Program Mayor Michelle Wu announced the return of the Outdoor Dining Pilot Program, a collaboration of the Licensing Board, Boston Fire Department, Inspectional Services Department, Boston Transportation Department, Public Improvement Commission, Disabilities Commission, Public Works,…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
South End Historical Society Awarded Grant from the American Historical Association
The South End Historical Society has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the American Historical Association’s Grants to Sustain and Advance the Work of Historical Organizations Program, which provides relief to institutions adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. This opportunity was made possible…
We’re All Back in the USSR, Indefinitely
Ever since the 1950s, we Americans have prided ourselves on the success of our capitalist system, which has provided material wealth for generations. Back in the days of the Cold War (from the end of WWII until the fall of…
Americans Also Are on the Front Lines
Although we may feel relief that the horrific images from Ukraine of the genocidal actions of Putin’s army against the civilian population are half a world away, every American literally is on the front lines of this terrible conflict thanks…
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News In Brief
Tremont Street Construction Update Construction is underway for the Tremont St. design project, which has a goal of improving pedestrian safety on the street. The city wrote in an email newsletter last week that “as the work continues, the contractor…
Mothers out Front Co-Hosts Webinar on Benefits and Ease of City Composting
The Downtown Team of Mothers Out Front, a vibrant grassroots organization best known for its advocacy to eliminate large gas leaks and transition off of fossil fuels, recently hosted an educational webinar extolling the many benefits of residential composting in…
Gabriela Coletta Releases Education Policy Platform
Gabriela Coletta, candidate for Boston City Councilor District One, has released her policy platform focused on education and youth development. Excerpted from GabrielaColetta.com: The public schools in District One are working hard to provide quality education but students, parents, and…
Olmsted Now Events Bring Communities Together
With the 200th birthday of Emerald Necklace creator Frederick Law Olmsted coming up on April 26, a national bicentennial effort has been created with local efforts popping up across the country as well–including in Boston. Olmsted’s pride and joy was…