Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu, this week, joined City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, Mass Senior Action, local elected officials, and residents to sign a city order that lets Boston adjust the senior property tax break each year to keep…
USS Constitution to get Underway in Honor of Independence Day, America’s 250th Birthday
Special to the Sun USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway from the Charlestown Navy Yard on July 4 at 10 a.m. This underway honors Independence Day, commemorating the American Revolution and the signing of the Declaration of Independence on…
MBTA Prepares for July 4 Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 pm, Expanded Service, Staffing, and Safety Protocols
Special to the Sun The MBTA has announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular…
West End Museum Offers July Programming
Special to the Sun The West End Museum, located at 50 Staniford St., Suite 7 (on Lomasney Way), is kicking off its summer programming with a bang! We will be hosting five different events, including a film screening, walking tour,…
Revolution 250 Distributes Copies of the Declaration of Independence as Part of Declaration Delivery Day
Special to the Sun Revolution 250 Executive Director Jonathan Lane alongside historical reenactors and printer Gary Gregory met with state representatives at the Massachusetts State House on Thursday, June 25, to deliver hand-printed copies of the Declaration of Independence as…
Animal Rescue League of Boston Shares Tips for Keeping Pets Safe amid Fourth of July Celebrations
Special to the Sun Celebrating the Fourth of July can be a source of stress for some pets, and the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL) is reminding owners to keep an extra eye on their furry friends. Fireworks can…
Full Listing of Ship Locations Released for Sail Boston 2026
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…