Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Senate passed a supplemental budget closing out Fiscal Year 2024, fulfilling the state’s obligations to critical programs and services used by residents statewide. The funding supports treatment for substance and alcohol misuse, public health…
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A Look at Immigration through the Lens of Music at the West End Museum
By Michael Maler Immigration has played a long and significant role throughout Boston’s long and storied history, and along each step of the way has continued to enrich and inspire the City’s cultural landscape. The unique cultural perspectives, experiences, and…
Restaurateur and Staff Voice their Strong Opposition against Passing Question 5
By Dan Murphy One veteran neighborhood restauranteur, along with his staff who rely on tips for their livelihoods, are voicing their strong opposition against Question 5, which will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot for Massachusetts voters, saying that passing…
The Broadway National Tour of ‘The Addams Family’ comes to Boston
Special to the Sun A comical feast that embraces the wackiness in every family, the magnificently macabre hit musical The Addams Family comes to the Boch Center Wang Theatre in Boston for five performances only from March 21 – 24,…
Coletta Zapata holds hearing to discuss utility work notification
Special to the Sun Last week, Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata held a hearing discussing utility street work coordination, notification, and compliance post-completion of any excavation project impacting public streets and sidewalks. During the hearing, Councilors heard from the…
ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston Launches 2024-2025 Program
Special to the Sun ACE Mentor Program of Greater Boston, the free collaborative after-school program that introduces high school students to the architecture, construction management and engineering industries, as well as the trades professions, proudly returns for the 2024-2025 school…
Boston-area Landlord Arraigned on Pandemic Relief Fraud Charges
Special to the Sun A landlord with properties in East Boston, Chelsea and Revere was arraigned on charges related to fraudulent applications for pandemic-era housing relief in Suffolk Superior Court on October 17. Steven Stoico is charged with 3 counts…
FOPG Celebrates Legacy and Support at Annual Members Reception
Special to the Sun Last Thursday evening, Oct. 18, the Friends of the Public Garden (FOPG) held its annual Members Reception, an event dedicated to honoring the loyal supporters who make the organization’s vital work in our three beloved parks…
Miguel Rosales Unveils Three Options for New Evans Way Bridge in Back Bay Fens
By Dan Murphy A newcomer to the project, venerable bridge designer Miguel Rosales unveiled three design options for a new, pedestrian-only Evans Way Bridge on the Back Bay Fens during a meeting sponsored virtually by the city on Oct. 9.…
Healey Appoints Tom McGee as Next Chair of the MBTA Board of Directors
Special to the Sun Governor Maura Healey has announced that she is appointing Thomas M. McGee as the next Chair of the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Association (MBTA) Board of Directors. McGee has served as a board member since April 2023.…