Due to popular demand, the Emerald Necklace Conservancy is announcing the extension “Lights in the Necklace” until March 31, 2021. Perfect for St. Patrick’s Day celebrations to complement the green lights on Longfellow and Zakim Bridges in Boston as well!…
Month: March 2021
HUD Awards More Than $92.4 Million to Improve, Preserve Public Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development awarded more than $92.4 million in funding to Massachusetts public housing authorities to make capital investments in their public housing units. This funding is part of $2.7 billion in funding awarded nationally…
Former Mass. Representative and Progressive Hero Byron Rushing Endorses Michelle Wu For Mayor
Special to the Sun Legendary 36-year veteran of the State House, former Representative for the South End, Roxbury, Fenway and Back Bay Byron Rushing, endorsed Boston City Councilor At-Large Michelle Wu’s campaign for Mayor of Boston. In his endorsement, former…
SELDC Approves Minor Changes to 321 Harrison Design; EBNA Discusses New Lab Use for the Building
The South End Landmark District Commission (SELDC) met virtually on March 2, where Commissioners approved modifications to the previously approved design of the building at 321 Harrison Ave. that includes the installation of new mechanical equipment on the roof, the…
We Must Be Wary of the Virus
With the arrival of the vaccines and the spring season, it is clear that there is a light at the end of the tunnel from our year-long battle with COVID-19. However, the good news that has been seen in the…
A Future With Masks?
There has been one positive piece of news during the otherwise tragic COVID-19 pandemic, and that is this: The number of deaths and severe illness caused by the ordinary flu is down dramatically from a typical flu season. Epidemiologists credit…