By Alison Barnet Olympia Flower on Washington Street in the South End is one of my favorite places, not so much for the flowers as for the people who run it. For no particular reason, I didn’t go in for…
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Wu Announces Opening of Fourth Round of “Weaving Well-Being” Grants at Immigrant Advancement Forum
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement (MOIA) today announced the opening of the fourth round of Weaving Well-Being grants. This was announced at MOIA’s first-ever Immigrant Advancement Forum: Our Future Now, held…
Back Bay Architectural Comm. meeting set for Nov. 13
The Back Bay Architectural Commission will hold its next public hearing virtually on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, at 5 p.m. Please note: This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go to our Zoom meeting…
BCBS, City of Boston provide free Bluebikes unlock credit during Red Line closure
Special to the Sun Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) and the City of Boston are teaming up to offer Bluebikes unlock codes, providing an alternative transportation option for those affected by the MBTA Red Line closure. Residents…
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Civic Table Outside Copley BPL Possibly Slated for Permanent Removal
By Dan Murphy Currently obscured from view, a civic table outside the Copley Branch of the Boston Public Library on Boylston Street is possibly slated for permanent removal. The city’s solicitation for bids ended Tuesday, Oct. 22, to select a…
City Issues Reminders Ahead of Election Day Next week
Special to the Sun The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that Election Day is Tuesday, November 5, 2024. The State Election determines the winner of various state and federal races, including the presidency. Voters can also decide the result…
Councilors Flynn, Anderson and Santana held a Hearing to Discuss Public Safety and Quality of Life Issues at Mass & Cass
Special to the Sun Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn, Councilor Tania Fernandes-Anderson, and At-Large Councilor Henry Santana held a hearing to discuss ways to provide public safety support and address quality of life issues at Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass…
Councilors Flynn, Murphy to hold a hearing on BPS Transportation challenges
Special to the Sun Boston City Councilor Ed Flynn and Councilor At-Large Erin Murphy will hold a hearing to discuss Boston Public School (BPS) transportation challenges on Thursday, November 7th, at 2:00pm. The hearing will address the critical need to…
News in Brief
Memorial service for Henry Lee set for Nov. 1 at King’s Chapel A memorial service for Henry Lee has been set for Friday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. at King’s Chapel at 58 Tremont St. Lee, who helped establish the…