A 22,000 square-foot dog park proposed for Charlesgate Park promises to be the biggest facility of its kind citywide, according to Marie Law Adams, a founding principal of the Landing Studio, a Somerville-based architectural firm. Adams again detailed plans to…
District 4 Sees 12-Percent Drop In Part One Crime This Year
As the first quarter of 2020 drew to a close, District 4 had seen a 12-percent decrease in incidents of violent and property crime from last year. According to Boston Police, 602 incidents of Part One crime were reported in…
Holiday Wine Tips from Huntington Wine & Spirits
Deemed an essential business, Huntington Wine & Spirits on Huntington Ave. is still open for business, and owner Steven Rubin has offered some Easter wine tips to find the perfect pair for your holiday dinner. The store, which has been…
Chester Square Neighbors Meet Online
Chester Square Neighbors held its first virtual meeting in April 1, where neighbors gathered to talk with each other via Zoom right from the comfort of their own homes. As the COVID-19 crisis continues, these online meetings allow community organizations…
Foodie’s Taking Measures to Safely Serve the Community
Local businesses across the city are working to make sure their employees and customers stay safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, while still making sure they meet customers’ needs. Foodie’s Market is no different. With locations in the South End and…
One Day at a Time: It’s “Groundhog Day” For Everybody
Here’s one way to view the current situation in which we all find ourselves: Prior to the pandemic sweeping the nation and the world, our lives were such that each day truly was a new day, filled with new challenges…
Guest Op-Ed: Easter Sunday Ringing of the Bells
On Easter Sunday, April 12, churches at parishes across the Archdiocese of Boston will join in unison with ringing of the bells at noon. The gesture of solidarity and celebration was proposed by several parishioners from different regions of the…
Downtown neighborhoods differ greatly in reported COVID-19 infections, rates are similar to the average
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) reported this weekend a citywide report by neighborhood and age range of those infected by COVID-19, with the downtown neighborhoods varying greatly on infection rates between the Fenway, South End and Back Bay/Beacon Hill.…
State, non-profit to deploy 1,000 case workers to trace contacts of COVID-19 patients
Working with a non-profit partner, Gov. Charlie Baker called for 1,000 case workers to deploy throughout the state to track the people who had been in contact with patients who are positive for the COVID-19 virus. In his daily update,…
Gov. Baker says more ICU beds are needed; COVID death rate in Mass. is lower than other states
State’s trajectory could be lower due to less smokers and early social distancing Gov. Charlie Baker announced good and bad news on Thursday requiring the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases in the coming 20 days – with the good news…
Councilor Bok Steps Up To Help Residents in Need
As the City comes together to help each other during this crisis, elected officials are among the many who can serve as a resource and someone to reach out to. The Sun checked in with District 8 City Councillor Kenzie…
Baker Extends Stay-At-Home Advisory, Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Until May 4
Mayor Marty Walsh and Governor Charlie Baker continue to update the public with new announcements as the coronavirus outbreak continues to develop. Governor Baker on Tuesday announced an extension of his previous executive order requiring the closure of all non-essential…