Plans Detailed for Greek Seafood Restaurant Proposed for 401 Newbury St.
A growing chain of New York City-based, upscale seafood restaurants with a Greek influence is planning to open its first Boston location at 400 Newbury St. (i.e. the Parcel 12 development above the Mass Turnpike), according to representatives for the…
PJK’s Vincent Phan Receives ‘Poet of the Year’ Award
By Marianne Salza Patrick J. Kennedy School (PJK) 6th grader, Vincent Phan, received the Boston Scores “Poet of the Year Award,” on April 26 in recognition of his eloquence and performance. The 12-year-old was the winner of a poetry slam…
Uniquely Named Donut Shop Opens Pop-Up at DeLuca’s on Charles Street
A donut shop with a uniquely local name has set up shop as a pop-up inside DeLuca’s Market on Charles Street. Mass Hole Donuts, which has a brick-and-mortar location in Somerville’s Teele Square, took over the small space inside the…
News In Brief
Schön Family Art Show Coming Mother’s Day Weekend to West Newton Nancy Schön, the sculptor whose works includes the iconic ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ statue in the Public Garden, will join six other female artists from her kin for a…
Massachusetts House Passes Bill Authorizing Chapter 90 Funding
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts House of Representatives today passed a bill that includes $200 million for the state’s Chapter 90 program, which provides municipalities with a funding source for transportation-related improvements, including road and bridge repairs, as well…
Spirit of Boston Holds Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Story by Marianne Salza Boston Harbor City Cruises’ signature dining vessel, the Spirit of Boston, has returned to Commonwealth Pier, beside the Seaport World Trade Center, after year-long interior renovations following an onboard fire. Executives, corporate clients, members of the…
The Rooftop at Revere Hosts Exclusive Summer Launch Party, May 22
Special to the Sun The Revere Hotel team cordially invites guests to rejoice in the grand reopening of the iconic rooftop for the upcoming summer season. On Wednesday, May 22nd, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, revelers are welcomed to one of…
Mayor Wu Announces Three New Neighborhood Liaisons
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu has announced new staff in the Office of Neighborhood Services, including Anthony Nguyen as the Mid-Dorchester Liaison, Josh McCorkle as the Roslindale Liaison, and Maccon Bonner as the Mission Hill, Fenway-Kenmore, Beacon Hill,…
Change in Marijuana Scheduling Was Long Overdue
The decision by the Biden administration last week to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug came as welcome (though long overdue) news for all Americans who have been aware for decades of the absurdity…
Anti-Semitic and Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes Must Be Stopped
Both the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the New York–based international Jewish non-governmental organization and advocacy group, and the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the U.S.’s largest Muslim civil rights organization, have pointed to alarming increases in hate crimes in recent years.…
Associates of the Boston Public Library host Literary Lights Dinner
The Associates of the Boston Public Library hosted its 34th annual fundraiser, Literary Lights, on April 21st at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. This year, the dinner successfully raised over $425,000 in vital funds to support the preservation of the Boston…