Fenway CDC Changes Name to Fenway Forward
By Sun staff Following a year of strategic planning and input from the community members, Fenway CDC (Community Development Corporation) officially changed its name last week to Fenway Forward. The name change comes alongside the recent release of a dynamic…
Kate Ferris Richardson Assumes Helm of Community Boating
By Dan Murphy Kate Ferris Richardson recently assumed the reins of Community Boating, Inc., taking over as executive director of the longstanding nonprofit that offers inclusive sailing on the Charles River, but she first came to CBI as a teen…
News in Brief
Free playdate set for Oct. 4 at The Advent School The Advent School, located at 15 Brimmer St., will host a free, family-friendly playdate on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10-11:30 a.m. Kids can explore the school’s library, get creative in…
BPPA Block Party Celebrates First Responders and their Families for a Day of Fun and Festivities
Special to the Sun The Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association and their families took over Lansdowne Street on Sunday, September 21, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for a day of BPPA appreciation. The BPPA Block Party was created by Mittcom,…
Registration Now Open for Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament Nov. 7-9
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department have announced that registration is open for the 2025 Mayor’s Cup Soccer Tournament and Festival, returning to Moakley Park in South Boston this November. The tournament…
Vibrant Harvest Festival and Auction Returns Nov. 13
Special to Sun Women’s Lunch Place (WLP) and the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) will host the Harvest Festival & Auction on Thursday, Nov. 13, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., at WLP’s welcoming space on 67 Newbury St.…
55 Bus Route Coalition Collecting Petition Signatures to Lobby for Extended Service
By Dan Murphy The 55 Bus Route Coalition is collecting petition signatures in support of getting longer hours implemented immediately on the 55 line. “Fenway residents overwhelmingly want to see longer hours for the 55 bus,” said Jamie Culbertson, a…
Welcome New Staff and BBAC Commissioner
Special to the Sun Welcome Jacqueline Vanegas Jacqueline Vanegas joins the Office of Historic Preservation as a Preservation Planner. Within her role, she oversees the South End, St. Botolph, and Bay Village historic districts. She holds a B.A. in History…
BBAC Sets Virtual Public Hearing for October 8
Special to the Sun The Back Bay Architectural Commission (BBAC) has scheduled a revised virtual public hearing for Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held virtually only and not in person. The public can participate…
Secret Service Boston EBT Fraud, Card Skimming Operation Prevents Estimated Loss of $16.7 million
Special to the Sun The U.S. Secret Service, along with local and state law enforcement partners from throughout the Boston area, concluded a three-day outreach operation aimed at combatting illegal payment card skimming and Electronic Benefit Transfer fraud. Law enforcement…
Celebrate Jacques Pépin’s 90th Birthday While Supporting Community Servings Program
Special to Sun Community Servings will offer an unforgettable evening on Thursday, Nov. 13, at the nonprofit’s headquarters at 179 Amory St. in Jamaica Plain to honor legendary chef and philanthropist Jacques Pépin on his 90th birthday while supporting the…