By Dan Murphy A sprawling luxury gym proposed for the Prudential Center intends to seek a wine, malt, and cordials license from the city for its private café and lounge. The Back Bay outpost of Minnesota-based Life Time Club, which…
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Collins Votes to Extend Hybrid Public Meeting Law to 2027, Calls for Guaranteed Public Comment
Special to the Sun Recently, the Massachusetts Legislature passed legislation to extend the hybrid public meeting option, allowing cities and towns to offer remote participation through June 2027. The extension applies to public bodies and representative town meetings. Hybrid meetings…
Logan joins Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program
Program discreetly identifies passengers who may need extra support Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is partnering with the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program; a worldwide program that helps create accessible and inclusive places for all those with disabilities.…
Free Fun by the Sea
Waterfront spring events kick off Special to the Sun Spring is here and the Downtown Waterfront is coming alive as foot traffic increases and families take advantage of dozens of activities along the water’s edge. “We are so fortunate to…
Fenway CDC’s Proposed Beacon Hill Project Discussed During Virtual Community Meeting
By Dan Murphy The Fenway CDC’s proposed project that would bring much-needed affordable-housing ownership opportunities to Beacon Hill was discussed during a virtual community meeting sponsored by the city’s Planning Department on Wednesday, March 26. Per its agreement with developer…
Gibson House Museum’s Victorian Masquerade Benefit Set for April 24 at Chilton Club
By Dan Murphy In keeping with this year’s Victorian Masquerade Party theme, guests in attendance at this year’s 28th annual benefit for the Gibson House Museum on Thursday, April 24, at the Chilton Club will be encouraged to don masks,…
BCBS to Provide Free Bluebikes Credit for Riders Affected by 2025 MBTA Closures
Special to Sun Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross, ” BCBS), the title sponsor of Greater Boston’s municipally owned bike-sharing system, Bluebikes, is offering a free $20 Bluebikes credit to help commuters affected by MBTA service disruptions in…
Meet Boston President and CeoMartha Sheridan Receives Icon Award
Special to the Sun Meet Boston President and CEO Martha J. Sheridan of the South End, who was presented with the annual ICON award by the Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) at the School of Hospitality’s marquee…
One Boston Day 2025
City calls for service and good deeds to honor spirit of resilience Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston released the annual call to action for community-based organizations, businesses, and city of Boston residents to…
Task Force Launched to Address Public Safety in Downtown Boston
Special to Sun A cross-sector coalition of city and state officials, law enforcement, shelters and churches, institutional partners, business and trade associations, and civic organizations last week officially launched the One Downtown Task Force – a strategic initiative aimed at…