A $35,000 grant from the state’s Department of Public Health for next year will allow Fenway Health to continue offering its bereavement groups for LGBTQIA+ people who’ve recently lost a partner, or someone else close or related to them. “We…
Month: May 2024
City of Boston Kicks Off Free Summer Fitness Series
Special to the Sun The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are pleased to announce the 2024 Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series offers free…
Wu Announces Launch of Wake Up the Night Grant
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the Office of Nightlife Economy today announced the launch of the City’s Wake Up the Night Grant, which will award individuals and organizations up to $10,000 to host nighttime activations. The application is now open…
Wu To Attend Climate Summit at the Vatican To Showcase Boston’s Leadership on Climate Action
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu this week shared the events she will participate in while attending a climate summit at the Vatican, hosted by Pope Francis, “From Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience.” Mayor Wu will give remarks for…
News in Briefs
SoWa Artists Guild to Hold Upcoming Events SoWa Artists Guild presents SoWa Sundays take place on May 19, and 26 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. All events will be held at 450 Harrison Ave. Visit http://sowaartists.com, http://facebook.com/SoWaArtistsGuild, or https://www.instagram.com/sowaartistsguild/…
Newly Renovated West End Museum To Reopen to the Public on May 23
After being closed to the public for more than two years following a substantial flood, a newly renovated and reimagined West End Museum will formally reopen on Thursday, May 23. “It’s totally different from the old museum,” said Simon Belfanti,…
‘Eat Lunch Give’ Fundraiser Raises $350,000 for Women’s Lunch Place
Courtesy of Women’s Lunch Place On Friday, May 10, supporters of Women’s Lunch Place joined together for the annual ‘eat LUNCH give’ fundraiser. Thanks to the incredible support from the WLP community, over $350,000 was raised to aid vulnerable women…
Wu Announces Aidan McDonough As the New Spark Boston Director
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced Aidan McDonough as the new SPARK Boston Director. SPARK Boston empowers 20 to 35-year-olds to play a greater role in planning for the City’s future. Its office is within the Community Engagement…
Trustees Announce the 29th Annual South End Garden Tour Will Be Held on June 15
Special to the Sun The Trustees are pleased to announce that the 29rd Annual South End Garden Tour will take place this year on Saturday, June 15, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Each year the South End Garden Tour…
RMV Reminds Residents Of May 25 Deadline for REAL ID
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) is reminding residents that beginning May 7, 2025, anyone traveling by plane domestically or entering certain federal building areas will need a Registry-issued REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID,…