We realize we may be getting a little bit far afield here, but we wish to voice our support for auto workers at General, Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler) in their quest to obtain a fair contract. Without getting…
Rosh Hashanah Is This Weekend
Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, will be observed this weekend starting this Friday evening at sunset and ending at sunset on Sunday. During the weekend’s festivities, members of the Jewish faith will gather with family and friends to engage…
Letters to the Editor
South End Library Services During Closure Dear Editor, The South End has been without a branch library since a flood closed the building in April 2021, and a second flood in February 2022 forced the permanent closure and replacement of…
Mayor’s Garden Contest Comes to a Close
City Recognizes International Overdose Awareness Day
Special to the Sun Last Thursday Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston recognize International Overdose Awareness Day by bringing attention to the opioid epidemic that continues to harm communities and devastate families. The City extends its heartfelt condolences…
Wu Announces 2023 Mayor’s Garden Contest Winners
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced the winners of the 27th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest with a grand prize provided by JetBlue, prize packages donated by Mahoney’s Garden Centers, and additional support from in-kind sponsor Polar Beverages. …
City Issues Reminders Ahead of Preliminary Municipal Election
Special to the Sun The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the Preliminary Municipal Election will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 in City Council Districts 3, 5, 6, and 7. The Preliminary Municipal Election will determine the…
Bay Village Historic District Commission Next Monthly Meeting Set for Sept. 12
Special to the Sun The Bay Village Historic District Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually on Tuesday, September 12 at 4 p.m. Please note: This hearing will be held virtually and not in person. To participate, please go…
City Announces Gender Equity Updates to Marriage Licenses
Special to the Sun Building on Mayor Wu’s vision of an inclusive City that serves all residents, the City of Boston today announced that it has updated its marriage licenses by no longer requiring sex or gender identification on the…
News in Brief
SoWa Sundays in September The artists of SoWa Artists Guild will open their studios on Sundays, Sept. 3,10, and 17 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at 450 Harrison Ave. SoWa Sunday on Sept. 24 will have extended hours, from…
Athenaeum Showcases Pioneering Photographers of 1930s and ’60s in ‘Developing Boston’ Exhibition
Special to the Sun The Boston Athenaeum launched its newest exhibition,” Developing Boston: Berenice Abbott and Irene Shwachman Photograph a Changing City,” on Aug. 28, featuring the first joint presentation of work by the two pioneering photographers of the 1930s…
BPL Announces Book It Around Boston 2023 Fun Run Set for September 23
Special to the Sun The Boston Public Library (BPL) last week announced Book it Around Boston 2023, a fun run/walk/bike event designed to reintroduce residents to BPL branches across the city while incentivizing movement across Boston’s neighborhoods. BPL has partnered with…