By Penny & Ed Cherubino Whether you are a dog person or a cat person, a parrot or a Guinea pig lover, there is an animal shelter or rescue group that could use your assistance. If you've always wished you…
17,450+ Boston Stadium train tickets sold
Special to the Sun The MBTA has announced that more than 17,450 Boston Stadium Train mTickets have been sold so far across the first five World Cup matches during the first day of sales being open. “The 2026 World Cup is no ordinary event, and we are privileged…
Wu, Chairman Aaron Michlewitz, and Rep. John Moran announce $4m in new funding included in Ways & Means Proposed Budget
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu has joined House Ways and Means Chairman Aaron Michlewitz and State Representative John Moran to announce $4 million in new funding that will be included in the House Ways & Means proposed budget…
Emergency Medical Services celebrate new Emts and recent promotions
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston Emergency Medical Services (EMS) and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) celebrated the graduation of 26 new EMTs and the recent promotion of eight EMS members in a ceremony held at Boston’s…
Sen. Collins files legislation to invest in Southwest Corridor Park and strengthen climate protections
Special to the Sun Ahead of this week’s debate on the Mass Ready Act, Senator Nick Collins has filed a series of amendments aimed at strengthening climate resilience in the South End and surrounding neighborhoods. The Mass Ready Act is…
Registration still open for 27th annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup
Special to Sun Volunteer registration is still open for the 27th annual Charles River Earth Day Cleanup on Friday, April 24, and Saturday, April 25. This much-loved event brings together over 3,500 community volunteers each year to rejuvenate the parks,…
News in Brief 4-17-26
SoWa Artists Guild’s April events continue SoWa Sundays will be held April 19 and 26 starting at 11 a.m. SoWa Artists Guild events, which are free and open to the public, are held at 450 Harrison Ave. Nichols House…
NABB to host Geothermal Forum on Earth Day
Special to the Sun The Green Committee of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) invites the public to a forum titled “Geothermal Networks: A Path to Fossil Fuel Freedom” on Wednesday evening, April 22. The event coincides with…
Trash Collection comes early Marathon Monday
Dear Neighbors, I would like to inform you of an important update regarding trash and recycling collection for Marathon Monday, April 20. Due to the upcoming marathon and related activity in Back Bay and Beacon Hill, trash and recycling pickup…
Councilors Durkan and Santana introduce citywide zoning reform eliminating costly parking mandates for new residential development
Special to the Sun Boston City Councilors Sharon Durkan and Henry Santana introduced a zoning text amendment at a recent Boston City Council meeting to eliminate minimum off-street parking requirements for residential development citywide—a reform aimed at lowering housing costs…
ZBA denies ads proposed within pedestrian skybridge
At its April 7 virtual monthly hearing, the city’s Zoning Board of Appeal ultimately denied a controversial proposal to install removable advertising decals within the pedestrian skybridge that connects Copley Place and the Prudential Mall. The translucent, adhesive decals, spanning…
Sherley Smith recognized as Friends of the Public Garden’s Parks Champion
Back Bay resident Sherley Smith was recognized as the Friends of the Public 2026 Parks Champion during the group’s 56th annual meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at the UMass Club of Boston. The Friends of the Public Garden is a…