Special to the Sun Freedom Trail® Foundation announces the return of the beloved tour experience, Revolutionary Women Tours throughout Women’s History Month in March! Discover the indomitable women who took part in the American Revolution, and the generations of women…
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Metal Meets Snow
Red Bull Heavy Metal nails Boston debut this past weekend Special to the Sun Boston witnessed an electrifying debut of Red Bull Heavy Metal, as the iconic street snowboarding competition took over City Hall Plaza and Faneuil Hall for the…
Mayor Wu Shares Boston’s Preparations for Climate Emergencies
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu, Emergency Preparedness Chief Adrian Jordan, Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett, Chief of Operations Dion Irish, and public safety officials shared Boston’s preparations for extreme weather events, including efforts to lower risks with long-term…
The Chestnuts: Community and Conversation for Women over 50
Story & Photos by Marianne Salza Committing oneself to pause and savor a cup of coffee is a practice of self-care. Cobblestones owner, Jennifer Gallagher, starts each day with the intention of adhering to this morning ritual: drinking coffee prepared…
ADUs Officially Allowed statewide under Affordable Homes Act
Special to the Sun Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are now permitted by-right statewide in Massachusetts thanks to the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s Affordable Homes Act, signed into law by Governor Maura Healey in August 2024. Sometimes called tiny homes or in-law suites,…
School of Fashion Design Makes Another Donation To Women’s Lunch Place
Plan Announced to Remove Boylston Bus Lane, Evaluate Bike Lanes
By Dan Murphy The city intends to remove a dedicated bus lane on Boylston Street only months after its installation while also pledging to undertake a study to evaluate existing bike lanes. The Boylston Street Better Bus and Bike Lane …
Huntington Theatre Company Approved for one of 37 new Liquor Licenses in City
By Sun staff Huntington Theatre Company was approved by the city’s Licensing Board for one of 37 new liquor licenses across the city on Thursday, Feb. 13. “Each of these 37 local businesses brings vitality, jobs, and community to our…
News in Brief
Get a Free “Liberty Tree” to celebrate the 250th! The Bunker Hill Monument Association is commemorating the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill on June 17, 2025 as well as the 202nd Anniversary of the Bunker Hill Monument.…
Angela Johnson named Board Chair of Old North Illuminated, Prioritizing Inclusive History
Special to the Sun As a Black woman who grew up in the Episcopal church, it’s important for Angela Johnson to see Black and Indigenous congregants’ contributions included in Old North Church’s story. As the new Chair of the Board…