The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is warning residents of an early and rapid rise in flu cases reported across the city, with more than 700 cases of influenza reported in the last week, bringing the total number in Boston…
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Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, Presents Otherworldly Realms of Wu Junyong
In Otherworldly Realms of Wu Junyong, heroes face off in mighty clashes with their enemies; charming animals growl at one another, vying for superiority; and troubled souls retreat into murky caves, searching for inner peace. The exhibition, on view at…
It’s Beginning To Look a Lot Like Christmas
Proposed Mitigation for Redevelopment of BFIT Campus in South End Discussed at Public Meeting
Proposed mitigation for the planned redevelopment of the Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT) campus in the South End was the topic at hand on Wednesday, Nov. 30, during a virtual working session of the Impact Advisory Group (IAG) and…
BPDA Opens Discussion on Potential Fenway Zoning Changes
By Adam Swift The Boston Planning & Development Agency is looking at potential zoning changes in the Fenway that could help pave the way for several large-scale developments proposed for the neighborhood. But several Fenway residents and community activists said…
News in Briefs
Rooted in Roxbury Adult-Use Dispensary Approved for 331 Newbury St. A recreational cannabis dispensary proposed for Newbury Street has received the green light from the state to open for business. Rooted in Roxbury has been approved by the state’s Cannabis…
Establishment Offering Mini-Golf, Along With Food and Drink, Proposed for St. James Ave.
Representatives for a UK-based chain that offers miniature golf, along with food and drink, outlined their plan to bring the concept to 31 St. James Ave., during the Monday, Dec. 5, virtual meeting of the Neighborhood Association of the Back…
Boston Lyric Opera To Present a New Production of Bluebeard’s Castle From Director Anne Bogart
Special to the Sun Casting and production announcements for Boston Lyric Opera’s spring 2023 performances are being released today, including performers in BLO’s premiere production of Bluebeard’s Castle/Four Songs in March 2023 and the New England premiere of Rhiannon Giddens…
Back Bay Architectural Commission Meeting Set for Dec. 14
Attention: this meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to or calling 301-715-8592 and enter meeting id #. You can also submit written comments or questions to [email protected] notice…