SoWa Artists Guild to Hold June Events SoWa Artists Guild will hold its SoWa First Friday on June 7 from 5 to 9 p.m., as well as its SoWa Sundays on June 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 11…
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Next BBAC Public Hearing Set for June 12
The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) has scheduled a virtual public hearing on June 12, 2024, at 5:00 PM. The meeting will be conducted online and can be accessed via Zoom at https://zoom.us/j/94282851959 or by calling 301-715-8592 and entering Meeting…
Advent School Welcomes Sean Harlow as New Director of Development
Special to the Sun Advent School is thrilled to announce Sean Harlow as the School’s new Director of Development, effective May 2024. “I’m excited to have Sean’s perspective on the team,” says Advent’s Head of School Nicole A. DuFauchard P’20.…
Coletta Zapata Holds Second Hearing on Mayor’s Proposed Property Tax Classification
Special to the Sun Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) chaired a Government Operations committee hearing last Thursday to discuss a petition for a special law regarding property tax classification in the City of Boston. This Home Rule…
Memorial Day Flag Garden Returns to the Common
Reimagined West End Museum Reopens to Public
A thoroughly reimagined West End Museum welcomed the public back for the first time in more than two years on Thursday, May 24. “We’re so proud to have it open, and to be able to show this space, and to…
IBA Breaks Ground on La CASA
Special to Sun Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA), held a groundbreaking ceremony on Thursday, May 23, commemorating the start of construction on La CASA: The Center for Arts, Self-determination, and Activism on West Newton Street in the South End. I…
Sugar, Spice & Everything (N)ice From Boston Public Market
Just in time for spring, Boston Public Market announces its three newest vendors: Curio Spice Co., Parlott Chocolatier, and Oohjacquelina Jewelry. Together, these three women-owned and operated businesses contribute a spicy, sweet, and sparkling presence to Boston’s preeminent collection of New England artisans and food…
Boston Places 14th on Annual Trust for Public Land ParkScore Index, Boosted by Strong Scores for Park Access
Special to the Sun Trust for Public Land announced Boston was rated the nation’s 14th best big-city park system by the 2024 ParkScore® index,® dipping slightly below last year’s 10th place finish. Atop the ParkScore rankings, Washington, DC, retained the…
Annie Fields Garden Among Hidden Gardens Tour Highlights
Annie Fields Garden, the large garden off Charles River Square created by renowned horticulturist and writer Annie Fields, was among the highlights of this year’s Hidden Garden Tour. With its meandering pathways, along with benches and other quiet places to…