Parents at the North End’s Eliot School are fuming over the introduction of the so-called ‘10-point’ penalty placed on some high performing Boston Public Schools in order to level the playing field for entrance to Boston’s exam school like Boston…
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Pressley’s Statement on Anniversary of January 6 Insurrection
Special to the Sun Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement on the anniversary of the January 6 insurrection. “One year ago, the nation watched in absolute horror as a violent, white supremacist mob—incited by Donald Trump and Republican…
Planet Fitness Proposes Opening 24-Hour Gym at 361 Newbury St
Representatives for Planet Fitness outlined their plans to take over the below-grade space at 361 Newbury St. formerly occupied by the Boston Sports Club and transform it into a 24-hour gym during the Monday, Jan. 3, meeting of the Neighborhood…
Esplanade Association Seeking Submissions for Four New Murals on Electrical Boxes Along the Park
The Esplanade Association (EA) has issued a call for artists to submit their proposals for four new murals on electrical boxes along the park. Through this public art opportunity, which EA is sponsoring in partnership with the Department of Conservation…
Me2/Orchestra 10th Anniversary Concert Set for Symphony Hall: Ensemble Aims to Support and Welcome Those With Mental Illness
After nearly two years of pandemic uncertainty, several local residents are gearing up for their upcoming performance with the Me2/Orchestra at Symphony Hall. The Me2/Orchestra is a New England orchestra “created for musicians living with mental illnesses and the people…
Councilor Lydia Edwards Becomes Senator-Elect Edwards Following Election
On Tuesday, voters in Bay Village, Chinatown, the South End and the rest of the First Suffolk & Middlesex district went to the polls and elected City Councilor Lydia Edwards to serve as their next state senator. Once sworn in…
Suffolk County DA Kevin Hayden Sworn In
District Attorney Kevin Hayden hit the ground running on his first day after being sworn into office by Gov. Charlie Baker by naming Boston defense attorney Kevin R. Mullen as his first assistant district attorney and announcing the formation of…
Former Suffolk County DA Rachael Rollins Sworn in as the U.S. Attorney
Former Suffolk County District Attorney Rachael Rollins was sworn in as the United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts. U.S. District Court Chief Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV administered the oath of office in federal court in Boston during…
Area’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Over 20 Percent
The COVID 19 virus continues to spread across the Back Bay and the surrounding area with 2 out of every 10 residents tested for the virus last week turning out to be positive. Deaths from the virus are also rising…
Mark Martinez Launches Campaign for State Representative in the 7th Suffolk
Former State House staffer, activist, and lawyer Mark Martinez announces his candidacy for the Massachusetts House of Representatives for the 7th Suffolk District, which includes parts of Roxbury, Mission Hill and Fenway. “This district is the heart of the city,…