Special to the Sun Storybook Ball, a signature Boston philanthropic event, transforms to a virtual gala this year as it salutes the caregivers of MassGeneral Hospital for Children (MGHfC) who provided critical adult and pediatric care during the COVID-19 crisis.…
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City Initiates Team to Clean Up Human Waste on Private Property Citywide, With Focus on South End
The City announced Wednesday afternoon it had officially contracted with a company that will be available to remove human excrement from private property citywide, but particularly in the South End where the issue has been a major frustration for residents…
Boston Police Make Major Drug Arrests at Mass/Cass
As part of the Boston Police Department’s concerted effort to remove illegal drugs from our communities, the District D-4 Drug Control Unit assisted by members of the Youth Violence Strike Force have made several arrests and recovered a significant amount…
Greenway Conservancy Provides Update on Planned Lighting and Infrastructure Improvements
The Greenway Conservancy will provide an update on planned lighting and infrastructure improvements on The Greenway in Chinatown following its virtual Community Update, which takes place virtually today, Thursday, Oct. 8,from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Greenway Business Improvement District…
For the Record
Coronavirus Update: Due to public health concerns, the hearings that normally would be held on a week have been postponed or canceled due to the guidance of Mayor Martin Walsh and the order of Gov. Charlie Baker. Some meetings, however,…
Voting Early in the General Election
Ballot Dropbox Locations You can drop off your mail-in ballot at any early voting location during the early voting period. Fr a full list of ballot dropbox locations, visit boston.gov/election. Central Library at Copley Square: 700 Boylston St. Back Bay…
Councilor Andrea Campbell Announces Run for Mayor’s Office
Though she now represents Dorchester and Mattapan on the Council, City Councilor Andrea Campbell chose to kick off her mayoral campaign in the South End on Sept. 24, becoming the second confirmed, and likely third, candidate that will run for…
Post 390 Latest Back Bay Restaurant to Close
A fixture on Stuart Street for more than a decade, Post 390 is the latest Back Bay restaurant to close amid the pandemic. “With the current pandemic causing unprecedented uncertainty and change in our industry, we are sorry to share…
Building Safety Issues Raised at Snowden International School and Six Other BPS Schools
As high-needs students headed back to in-person learning last week across Boston, the Boston Teachers Union (BTU) and Massachusetts Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (MassCOSH) released a report outlining safety concerns and recommendations for school buildings based on walkthroughs…
Lic. Board Discusses COVID-19 Violations at New Restaurant Owned by Social Media-Famous Salt Bae
Nusr-Et Steakhouse, a group of restaurants owned by Internet famous butcher and chef Nusret Gokce, better known as “Salt Bae,” opened a Boston location on September 18 and has already been shut down by the City for violating COVID-19 regualtions.…