Special to the Sun Rooted in Brookline Village, St. Mary of the Assumption School is a diverse and global community of kindness and conscience that is committed to intellectual and spiritual growth, moral development, and academic excellence. St. Mary of…
St. John School Nestled in the Heart of Boston’s Historic North End
St. John School has educated children since 1895. Welcoming PreK-Grade 8 students, we provide a Catholic education committed to educating children in an atmosphere that fosters a spirit of community, faith, and academic excellence. Our dedicated teachers and small class…
Jennifer Hanlon Wigon of WLP Selected by Boston Business Journal as an Inaugural Boston Innovators in Healthcare
Special to Sun Jennifer Hanlon Wigon, executive director of Women’s Lunch Place, has been selected as an inaugural Boston Innovators in Healthcare, a recognition from the Boston Business Journal. The award is a reflection of Hanlon Wigon’s leadership in providing…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy To Start a New Seven-Year Tree Pruning Cycle Across Entire Park System
Special to the Sun This month, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is working with Bartlett Tree Experts to care for over 500 trees throughout Olmsted Park, beginning the second seven-year tree pruning cycle across the entire Emerald Necklace park system. The…
National Grid Encourages Heating Assistance And Bill Help Programs
Special to the Sun As winter weather and colder temperatures persist, National Grid is reminding Massachusetts customers to take advantage of energy programs that can help them manage their energy bills. The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), commonly referred…
House Unanimously Passes Bill To Prevent Abuse and Exploitation
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts House of Representatives last week passed legislation that combines several separate legislative initiatives into one bill that will help to prevent abuse and exploitation, while also enhancing protections for survivors. The legislation addresses teen…
Protecting Individuals With Dementia From Wandering During the Winter
Special to the Sun To help families protect their loved ones with dementia from the potential dangers of wandering in cold winter areas, where frigid temperatures, snow, and ice create additional safety risks, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is…
How Are Those New Year’s Resolutions Going?
All of us, consciously or subconsciously, make some sort of New Year’s resolution in the hope of improving our lives and those of our loved ones. Without a doubt, the most common New Year’s resolution is weight loss, which is…
Remembering Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
‘Make Way for Ducklings’ Sculptor, Nancy Schön, Tells Her Own Story in New Video Project
Nancy Schön, the artist whose creations include the iconic ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ sculpture in the Public Garden, is now telling her own story in a five-part video series on YouTube, with the first chapter out now and subsequent installments…
Proposed 2 Charlesgate West Project Discussed At Virtual Public Meeting
A mixed-use project proposed for 2 Charlesgate West was the matter at hand during a virtual meeting sponsored by the Boston Planning & Development Agency on Thursday, Jan. 11. Morro, a developer of multi-family housing, has proposed an approximately 290,000…
Fenway Corners Project Now Proposed To Include Parcel at 96–98 Brookline Ave
The proposed Fenway Corners (west) project is now expected to include a previously omitted parcel at 96-98 Brookline Ave., which will be integrated into a building planned for the corner of Brookline Avenue and Jersey Street. WS-Fenway-Twins Realty Venture LLC…