By Dan Murphy Patrons of the Trident Booksellers & Cafe on Newbury Street in the Back Bay will soon be able to indulge in stronger libations, after the Boston Licensing Board approved a proposed upgrade of the longstanding, independent business’s…
King Tut Exhibit Opens Saturday at Saunders Castle at Park Plaza
Special to Sun ‘Discovering King Tut’s Tomb’ – a new exhibition recounting the 1922 discovery of the Boy King’s tomb through the eyes of famed Egyptologist Howard Carter that features handcrafted, museum-quality replicas created by Egyptian artisans, and animated storytelling…
Councilor Flynn Files Four Pieces of Legislation that aim to Improve Pedestrian Safety
By Dan Murphy District 2 City Councilor Ed Flynn filed four pieces of legislation last week that intend to improve pedestrian safety in Boston. Councilor Flynn’s filings included an amended ordinance to effectively ban mopeds and e-bikes from third-party food…
Neiman Marcus to Close Copley Place Location
By Sun Staff Neiman Marcus will vacate its longstanding location at Copley Place (also the retailer’s sole Massachusetts outpost), making way for an incoming Italian marketplace, a Greek restaurant, and assortment of high-end shops, according to boston.com. On Tuesday, Feb.…
Sen. Collins Supports Senate Passage of Fair Housing and Key Consumer Protection Bills
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Senate recently advanced a trio of bills focused on protecting consumers and expanding opportunity across the Commonwealth, headlined by major legislation strengthening fair housing protections. Together, the measures address discrimination in the housing market,…
News in Brief
Author talk with Virginia Pye on Marriage and Other Monuments Tuesday, February 24, 7-8pm, First Church Boston, 66 Marlborough St, Boston A story of race, politics, and marriage. Come hear author Virginia Pye discuss her latest book, “Marriage and Other…
Sen. Nick Collins Presents Urban College of Boston with $100,000 in State Budget Funding to Strengthen Student Services
Special to the Sun Urban College of Boston welcomed Massachusetts State Senator Nick Collins to campus to celebrate $100,000 in state budget funding dedicated to strengthening the college’s student support services. The FY26 earmark will enhance academic and financial assistance…
BLO does BPL
Daughter of the Regiment is coming to Copley library branch Saturday Join Boston Lyric Opera for Opera on Tour: Daughter of the Regiment – a one-act English-language adaptation of Donizetti’s beloved comic opera about a girl who grows up in…
Wu and OYEA Announce 2026 Mayor’s Youth Summit
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement and Advancement (OYEA) have announced free tickets are now available for the 2026 Mayor’s Youth Summit (MYS), an annual citywide celebration of the contributions…
Co|So’s Patron’s Choice Exhibition 2026 on Display through March 7
Special to the Sun After a long hiatus, The Copley Society of Art is excited to reintroduce the Patron’s Choice Exhibition. This show puts jurying in the hands of our Patron Members, a dedicated group within the Co|So community, comprised…
Mayor Wu and the Office Of Black Male Advancement Award $500,000 in Grants to39 Community Organizations Supporting Black Men and boys across Boston Neighborhoods
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Black Male Advancement have announced the 2026 Community Empowerment Grant awardees, investing $500,000 in 39 community-based organizations across Boston. These grants support organizations that are leading transformative work to…
Back Bay Suspect Found not Competent to Stand Trial in Connection with hit-and-run Death of Man and his Dog on Comm Ave Mall
By Dan Murphy A Back Bay man who is accused of causing a deliberate hit-and-run collision in January on the Commonwealth Avenue Mall that left a venerable art collector from the same neighborhood and his dog dead was found not…