The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) has selected Everett-based Night Shift Brewing to operate two seasonal beer gardens in 2018 in DCR parks. The sites, which are part of the DCR’s Charles River Reservation and overlook the Charles…
New Apprenticeship Program Will Provide Skills in Facilities Maintenance
The Mayor’s Office of Workforce Development has partnered with WinnResidential, Wentworth Institute of Technology, YouthBuild Boston, and the Massachusetts Department of Labor Standards and Division of Apprentice Standards to create an an apprenticeship program for Facilities Maintenance Technicians. The apprenticeship…
United South End Settlements Receives $15,000 Grant from Wells Fargo
United South End Settlements, a 126-year-old nonprofit organization serving families in the South End and surrounding communities, announced it was awarded a $15,000 grant from Wells Fargo to support its early childhood STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) education program.…
Festival Betances Ready to Celebrate This Weekend
The Latin flair comes in full view to the South End this weekend, when Festival Betances plays out its annual summer highlights with music, food, a greased pole climbing contest and kids activities in O’Day Park. IBA CEO Vanessa Calderon-Rosado…
Rooftops and Trees Discussed at Back Bay Architectural Meeting
The office building that is 10-11 Arlington St. was approved by the Back Bay Architectural Commission on July 11 to be fully restored. This application was deferred at the June hearing. Right now, the building is vacant, but it has…
Artist in Residence Program Colors the Parks This Summer
Amidst a pile of Crayons, markers, paints and numerous pieces of card-stock paper canvasses, Juleen Jones has made her mark in a creative way on the kids and families that use parks throughout Boston – including Ringgold Park in the…
Rep Byron Rushing Endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts
State Rep. Byron Rushing, a South End Democrat, has been endorsed by NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts in his re-election campaign. Rushing represents the 9th Suffolk District, which consists of parts of the South End, Roxbury, Back Bay, and the Fenway. He…
Police Briefs 07-19-2018
D-4 Police News Bad call On Tuesday, July 10, at around 12:46 a.m., police responded to a radio call for an attempted robbery with a firearm at Massachusetts Avenue and Albany Street. On arrival, officers spoke to the victim, who…
Letter to the Editor
East springfield not the place for a dispensary Dear Editor: A few weeks ago, here in the Boston Sun, there was a news story concerning the opening of a recreational marijuana store at 60 East Springfield St. in what is…
Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival
This weekend marks the 15th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival on Revere Beach. Thousands of Revere residents, as well as hundreds of thousands of visitors from throughout the Boston area, will flock to America’s oldest public beach to view the works…
Summer Jazz in Library Park
South End Saxophonist Pat Loomis plays a Luther Vandross tune with special guest Saxophonist Elan Trotman (right) during Tuesday’s one and only summer jazz in Library Park concert. The blockbuster lineup rocked the park for one last time on Tuesday,…
Councilors Hold Hearings to Discuss Voting Rights for Non-Citizens
The Boston City Council’s Committee on Government Operations, chaired by Council Michael Flaherty, held a hearing on July 10 to discuss exploring voting rights for immigrants with legal status and other inclusive practices. Sponsored by Councilor Andrea J. Campbell, the…