An applicant who intends to open a new restaurant in the former McGreevy’s space at 911 Boylston St. outlined their plan during the Sept. 13 meeting of the Neighborhood Association of Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee Meeting, which…
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DHS to Increase Civil Penalties for Violations of the Federal Face Mask Requirement
The Department of Homeland Security’s Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will increase the range of civil penalties that may be imposed on individuals who violate the federal mask mandate at airports, on commercial aircraft, and in various modes of surface transportation, including passenger railroads, intercity…
USES’ After School Program, Club48 Now at Full Capacity
As more students return to in person learning, many for the first time since the pandemic shutdown last spring, United South End Settlements (USES) is running its after school program, club48, at full capacity this fall. The Sun spoke with…
Reclaim Our Lady’s Guild House: Residents and Activists Call for Transfer of Our Lady’s Guild House to Two Boston Non-Profits
Senior residents of Our Lady’s Guild House (OLGH), threatened with eviction, are urging the Attorney General’s Public Charities Division to take action against the owner and manager of the 140-unit rooming house for women in the Fenway neighborhood of Boston.…
BBAC Approves Landscape and Site Plan for Mixed-Use Building Proposal at 149-155 Newbury St
The Back Bay Architectural District Commission (BBAC) on September 8 approved the landscape and site plan for a proposed retail and office building at 149-155 Newbury St. Whitney Robinette of L3 Capital LLC and Chris Jones of engineering firm IBI…
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Boston’s Municipal Primary Set for Tuesday, Sept. 14
Next Tuesday on September 14 Boston voters will head to the polls during the Boston Municipal Primary election and cast their ballots for Mayor and At-Large City Councilor. Back Bay voters will choose from a field of seven mayoral candidates…
NU Takes Steps to Prevent COVID Spread as Classes Resume
With in-person learning set to resume for the fall semester today, Sept. 9, Northeastern University is taking precautionary steps to prevent the spread of covid on their campus and within their school community. All students, staff and faculty were required…
Apartment-Hunting Platform Splitspot Makes Finding an Apartment Easier and Cheaper
With students returning to the neighborhood for the fall semester, many struggle with the rental process, which can be time-consuming and expensive. SplitSpot, a website aimed at streamlining the process of finding an apartment and roommates, allows you to find…
Boston Latino International Film Festival Announces Event Dates
The Boston Latino International Film Festival (BLIFF) is thrilled to announce it will once again be showcasing the diverse voices originating in U.S. based-Latinx communities and in the Americas and beyond through film this year from Sep. 24 through Oct.…