Special to the Sun The Museum of African American History I Boston & Nantucket (MAAH), in collaboration with the Boston Ujima Project, Heritage Marketplace, and Black-owned businesses, will celebrate Juneteenth with programs for visitors of all ages. On June 19 beginning at 12…
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Council Votes to Permanently Establish the Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement
Special to the Sun The Council has officially passed an ordinance establishing the Office of LGBTQIA2S+ Advancement as a permanent part of city government. The newly codified office, originally launched by the Mayor in 2022, will continue its mission to…
Boston Saves Provides Financial Boost to BPS Students, Setting Them up Future Success
Special to the Sun During the 2024-2025 school year, Boston Saves, City of Boston’s children’s savings account (CSA) program, offered two promotions to give families a financial boost for their child’s future. These incentives were created to increase awareness and…
Plans for New South End Branch Library Move Forward
By Dan Murphy A new South End Branch Library could be occupiable in between 24 to 30 months, according to a team member on hand for the sixth community meeting on the project held virtually on May 28. The two-story…
Remembering George Wendtat Hampshire House Gathering
By Dan Murphy One week after his death at age 76, George Wendt, the late actor best known for his portrayal of beloved bar regular Norm Peterson on the classic TV sitcom ‘Cheers,’ was remembered on Tuesday, May 27, during…
News in Brief
SoWa Artists Guild to hold June events SoWa Artists Guild will hold its SoWa First Friday on June 6 from 5 to 9 p.m., as well as its SoWa Sundays on June 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 11 a.m.…
Mayor Wu and Parks and Recreation Dept. Cut Ribbon on Flour Bakery on the Common
By Sun Staff Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, celebrated pastry chef Joanne Chang, and community members on Friday, May 30, to cut the ribbon on Flour Bakery + Café’s newest location in the Boston Common…
Venerable Sculptor Nancy Schön Receives Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts Degree from Tufts
By Dan Murphy Nancy Schön, the celebrated public artist who brought Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ to life with her iconic sculpture in the Public Garden, was awarded an honorary doctorate of fine arts degree during…
250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill Celebrated with 12 days of Events in Boston
Special to the Sun This June, the United States will commemorate a pivotal moment in its founding story with the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill—one of the first major conflicts of the American Revolution. Starting June 5,…
Registration Now Open for First-ever Boston Neighborhood Volleyball League
Special to the Sun The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Boston Public Schools Athletics and Let’s Play Boston, is proud to present the inaugural Boston Neighborhood Volleyball League (BNVL), a free summer volleyball program for girls ages…