Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu today announced that the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will distribute over 15,000 daffodil bulbs for planting on public ways citywide through the “Boston Blooms with Daffodils” beautification initiative started in 2011. Individuals,…
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Freedom Rally Organizers Taking Steps To Mitigate Impact of Event
With as many as 10,000 cannabis enthusiasts expected to descend on the Boston Common on Saturday, Sept. 16, from noon to 8 p.m. for the 34th Boston Freedom Rally, event organizers are already taking measures to mitigate its impact, particularly…
Boston Officials Announce Recovery Month Documentary Film Series
Special to the Sun In celebration of National Recovery Month during the month of September, the City of Boston today announced the Recovery Month Documentary Film Series. Three documentary feature films will be screened at the Boston Public Library’s Central…
Mayor’s Garden Contest Comes to a Close
City Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day
Special to the Sun Last Thursday Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston recognize International Overdose Awareness Day by bringing attention to the opioid epidemic that continues to harm communities and devastate families. The City extends its heartfelt condolences…
Wu Announces 2023 Mayor’s Garden Contest Winners
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced the winners of the 27th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest with a grand prize provided by JetBlue, prize packages donated by Mahoney’s Garden Centers, and additional support from in-kind sponsor Polar Beverages. …
City Issues Reminders Ahead of Preliminary Municipal Election
Special to the Sun The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the Preliminary Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in City Council Districts 3, 5, 6, and 7. The Preliminary Municipal Election will determine the…
Bay Village Historic District Commission Next Monthly Meeting Set for Sept. 12
Special to the Sun The Bay Village Historic District Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually on Tuesday, September 12 at 4 p.m. Please note: This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go…
City Announces Gender Equity Updates to Marriage Licenses
Special to the Sun Building on Mayor Wu’s vision of an inclusive City that serves all residents, the City of Boston today announced that it has updated its marriage licenses by no longer requiring sex or gender identification on the…
News in Brief
SoWa Sundays in September The artists of SoWa Artists Guild will open their studios on Sundays, Sept. 3,10, and 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 450 Harrison Ave. SoWa Sunday on Sept. 24 will have extended hours, from…