Dine Out Boston® is back for its summer edition from August 1-15, 2026. Presented by Meet Boston, and in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and new sponsor Toast, this two-week culinary celebration features close to 200…
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Cambridge Breast Center earns national recognition for patient care
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA), a community health system serving Cambridge, Somerville, and Boston’s metro-north communities, has received a three-year reaccreditation from the National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC), a program of the American College of Surgeons. Programs accredited by…
Commissioner rejects proposed rate increase from Fallon Community Health Plan, re-negotiated seven proposals to save $72 million for 670,000 residents
Governor Maura Healey has announced that the Division of Insurance has negotiated down proposed rate increases from seven health insurers, saving Massachusetts residents and businesses a projected $72 million in health care premiums for 2027. The Division of Insurance re-negotiated…
Mayor Wu highlights traffic and pedestrian safety plans for streets
In the wake of the death of Boston transportation planner Louisa Gag earlier this month, Mayor Michelle Wu has released plans to make city streets safer. Gag was killed on her bicycle when she was riding near Roxbury Crossing and…
‘Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S.’ report shows 83 on-duty deaths in 2025
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released its “Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. in 2025” report, which showed that a total of 83 U.S. firefighters died while on-duty, or as a result of heart attacks, strokes, or medical conditions…
$800,000 Cummings Grant to Fuel Project Bread’s Fight Against Hunger Statewide
Special to the Sun As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding…
Club Cafe and Salon 23 Win Legacy Business Award
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural, historical,…
City Council supports Ride Safe Act
As concerns over roadway safety continue across Boston and other communities, the Council adopted a resolution offered by Councilors Flynn and Culpepper in support of the Ride Safe Act. The resolution references Governor Healey’s filing of “An Act to enhance…
Enjoy the weekend — safely
Memorial Day weekend marks the traditional start of the summer season, bringing with it the anticipation of sunshine and warmth and of time spent with family and friends. But while we contemplate all of the good things that will…
Let’s remember the true meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day is the most solemn of our national holidays, commemorating the Supreme Sacrifice that has been made by an estimated one million of our fellow citizens, which now includes the 15 members of our military who have died…