Special to the Sun The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2025 Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series will offer free…
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Fenway Forward’s proposed Beacon Hill Project Receives Final Approval
By Dan Murphy An eagerly awaited new project proposed by the newly rebranded Fenway Forward (formerly Fenway CDC) that will bring new affordable home-ownership opportunities to Beacon Hill cleared a last hurdle on Oct. 7 when it received final approval…
‘Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston’ Exhibit Opens Oct. 23 at Copley BPL
Special to Sun The Boston Public Library (BPL) is offering its first major exhibition in nearly a decade, ‘Revolution! 250 Years of Art & Activism in Boston,’ which opens Oct. 23 at the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library.…
City Opens Applications for Boston School Committee
Special to the Sun The City of Boston announced that applications for three four-year terms on the Boston School Committee are now being accepted by the Boston School Committee Nominating Panel. The Nominating Panel is a thirteen-member body composed of…
Aquarium Offers Special Fall Discount for Homeschool Families
Special to the Sun This fall, the New England Aquarium is offering discounted admission for homeschooling families to learn about the wonders of the ocean. Every Tuesday through December 23, 2025, homeschool families have access to special ticket prices: $12…
Gov. Healey Supports Blue Star Family License Plate Legislation
Special to the Sun Governor Maura Healey provided written testimony in support of S.2449/H.3811, An Act establishing the Blue Star Family license plate, which would require the Registrar of Motor Vehicles (RMV) to issue commemorative license plates for family members…
MassDOT Breaks Ground on Bowker Overpass Replacement and Widening Project
Special to Sun The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has broken ground on construction on the Bowker Overpass Bridge Superstructure Replacement and Widening Project. Originally constructed in 1964, the Bowker Overpass spans I-90, MBTA rail lines, and Ipswich Street, serving…
BPHC Announces Dr. Guy Fish to Serve on Boston Board of Health
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu has appointed Codman Square Health Center CEO Dr. Guy Fish to the Boston Board of Health. Dr. Fish brings a wealth of experience driving healthcare reform and prioritizing health equity into his new…
City Honors New EMTs and Promoted Leaders at Faneuil Hall Ceremony
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu, alongside Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC), celebrated the graduation of 32 new EMTs and the promotion of seven EMS members in a ceremony held at Faneuil…
Massachusetts Announces Intention to Join the International Union for Conservation of Nature
Special to the Sun The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced Massachusetts’ intention to join the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), the world’s largest and most diverse environmental membership network comprised of 1,400 governments and non-governmental organizations committed to global action…