By Michael Coughlin Jr. Jessica Garb, an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts Lowell whose laboratory specializes in spiders, gave the lowdown on the unfamiliar creature that appeared in the neighborhood recently: the Joro Spider. While Garb said she…
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Kathy Kottaridis Named Director of the Office of Historic Preservation
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced Kathy Kottaridis will serve as the new Director of the Office of Historic Preservation. Kottaridis, a seasoned preservation professional with over 30 years of leadership in community-centered historic preservation, urban planning, and…
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NABB Homelessness Task Force forum set for Oct. 9 at Copley BPL The Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Homelessness Task Force will sponsor its fifth annual Citywide Public Forum on Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m., at…
TMC Presents ‘Resonance of Remembrance’
Special to the Sun Tutti Music Collective (TMC) presents a fall concert “Resonance of Remembrance,” on Saturday, October 19, 8 pm, at St. Cecilia Church, 18 Belvidere Street, Boston. The concert features the Wood Harbor Orchestra and TMC Chorus, led…
Senator Collins, Rep. Moran vote to increase the Commonwealth’s competitiveness for federal dollars
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill that will allow the Commonwealth to more effectively compete for federal funding that could be invested in transformative projects related to transportation, housing, climate, economic development, and technology. S.2954, An…
Healey-Driscoll administration announces Firefighter Safety Grant opportunity
Special to the Sun The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that up to $5 million in grant funding is available to support the purchase of firefighter turnout gear, fire suppression equipment, and related items through the FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant…
Harry Potter: The Exhibition Step into the Wizarding World now through January 5
Story by Marianne Salza Indulge on a sweet glass of draft butterbeer and tangibly explore the rich world and castle in Harry Potter: The Exhibition, on display now in Boston at the CambridgeSide through January 5, 2025. Created and developed…
MBTA Launches NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program, Operations Employees to use new Digital Tools
Special to the Sun The MBTA has announced the beginning of its new NextGen Bus Navigation Pilot Program, a new initiative designed to assist bus operators in navigating detours and other road challenges. In partnership with Swiftly, a transit technology…
Celebrate the High Holidays with the The Boston Synagogue
Special to the Sun The Boston Synagogue has become a vibrant Jewish hub in downtown for spiritual as well as educational, musical, and cultural experiences. It welcomes people wherever they might be on their Jewish journey – whether NexGen (under…