By Seth Daniel The annual Festival Betances, one of the oldest Latino festivals in the region, will kick off Saturday afternoon and feature two days of great Latin-inspired music, food and games. While the Festival has typically kicked off with…
Police Briefs 07-13-2017
Back Bay – Kenmore – Fenway – South End Police Log July 3 840 Harrison Ave – Investigate Person 35 Northampton St – Assault Simple – Battery 138 Saint James Ave – Investigate Property 257 Northampton St – Towed Motor…
The Parks are Alive with the Smell of Reefer
There’s been a lot of talk lately around the neighborhood about the smell of marijuana that in my estimation is within whiff-shot at almost any moment of the day. I’ve smelled it coming from people sitting in parks, walking on…
Letter to the Editor
The following letter was submitted to The Sun from the Secretary of the Commonwealth’s office Dear Chairman Moore, I want to express my appreciation for your Committee allowing me the opportunity to have the professional staff of the Massachusetts Historical…
An Investment in Our Future
Governor Charlie Baker’s recent announcement that his administration will ask the legislature for a five-year, $500 million life sciences initiative that will extend the state’s decade-long commitment to the biotech and medical technology industry demonstrates the governor’s focus on maintaining…
Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular
Spectator by the thousands enjoyed the 44th Annual Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular along the Charles River on Tuesday, July 4, as the annual event drew thousands of onlookers on what was a beautiful evening.
The 6th Annual Summer Soulstice Celebration
Sarah Tapia, of Boston, enjoys the festivities at the opening of the Frog Pond on Thursday, June 29, wading and splashing in the pool on Boston Common. Here, she enjoys breaking a large bubble.
One Hood Basketball League Ready for 11th Year
By Seth Daniel The unique and critical summer basketball league that unites several areas of the South End that aren’t always friendly towards one another is ready to kick off its 11th year – and all indications are that the…
Walsh Signs New Budget, Highlighting Graffiti Busters
By Beth Treffeisen Mayor Martin Walsh, along with representatives from Boston City departments and other elected officials joined together on Friday, June 30, in Kenmore Square to sign the $3.15 billion fiscal year 2018 budget that was approved earlier in…
News Briefs
FESTIVAL BETANCES ANNOUNCES LINEUP The annual Festival Betances at IBA’s Villa Victoria development in the South End has another great lineup for the two-day event in the South End – beginning on Saturday, July 15, at 1 p.m. with a…
Mayor Walsh Visits Foodie’s Urban Market
By Beth Treffeisen As part of the 2017 Mayor on Main, Mayor Martin Walsh took to the trolleys to deliver the Boston Main Streets Honorees. Differing from year’s past, when one awards ceremony would be held, the Mayor decided to…
Final Design is Made for Westland Ave Gateway Improvement Project
By Beth Treffeisen The Westland Avenue Gateway in the Back Bay Fens is scheduled to get some major improvements this year, both to the stonework and to the surrounding parkland area. As part of this year’s capital budget for the…