Special to the Sun Sail Boston is proud to announce berthing locations for the July 11-16 festival, where ships from around the world will tie up in Charlestown, Downtown, and across Boston’s Seaport. Following the Meet Boston Parade of Sail…
Train Tickets Available for July 9 World Cup Match
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced that tickets are on sale for roundtrip Boston Stadium Train tickets between South Station and Boston Stadium (Gillette Stadium) for the July 9 match. Tickets will be $80, sold…
City Issues Excessive Heat Warning through July 3
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu issued an excessive heat warning for the City of Boston from Wednesday, July 1, through Friday, July 3, due to extreme weather forecasts. The highest heat indices for this period are expected to…
Boston Groundwater Trust’s Walking Tour Focuses on Lower Hill
Special to the Sun As part of Boston Groundwater Trust’s 40th anniversary year, Christian Simonelli, the BGwT’s executive director, led more than 35 guests on a walking tour of lower Beacon Hill on Saturday, June 20. “The neighborhood’s familiar brick…
Tanabata Celebration 2026: Japanese Cultural Performances and Wishes
Special to the Sun Kaji Aso Studio celebrates the beloved TANABATA summer celebration outside at Symphony Park, 39 Edgerly Road, on Tuesday, July 7th starting at 12:00pm. Throughout the afternoon visitors can write wishes to tie to bamboo branches in…
Back Bay Architectural Commission Upcoming Agenda
The Back Bay Architectural Commission will hold a virtual public hearing on July 8, at 4:30 p.m. Attention: this meeting will only be held virtually and not in person. You can participate in the meeting by going to https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1659077017 or…
The Words that Changed the World 250 Years Ago
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. When the members of the…
Enjoy a Safe & Sane 4th of July Weekend
When Americans celebrated the Fourth of July at the turn of the 20th century, they did so in such rowdy fashion that vandalism and destruction of both public and private property were commonplace. This rampant hooliganism was suppressed only when…
Guest Op-Ed: Fenway Forward releases statement on proposal for rent control legislation
Fenway Forward has released the following statement: “[Last week], the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court removed the rent control ballot initiative from this year’s ballot based on a technicality regarding exemptions for religious facilities. While this decision is disappointing, it does…
Catch a Boston taxi through rideshare under City’s new pilot program
To support Boston’s taxi drivers and expand choice for passengers, the City and the Boston Police Department today announced a one-year pilot that will, for the first time, allow licensed Boston taxis to accept trip requests generated through TNC apps…
City gears up for Boston Harborfest beginning July 2
Boston Harborfest has proudly announced that Citizens will serve as the new Presenting Sponsor of Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest and most cherished Independence Day festivals. The partnership brings together two organizations deeply rooted in the region with…
The Tartan Army leaves its mark on the Hub following World Cup visit
The Tartan Army descended upon Boston as Scotland made its first Word Cup appearance in 30 years on June 14 at Boston Stadium in Foxboro, where the team went on to defeat Haiti, 1-0. Scotland played a second World…