By Sun Staff Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, celebrated pastry chef Joanne Chang, and community members on Friday, May 30, to cut the ribbon on Flour Bakery + Café’s newest location in the Boston Common…
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Venerable Sculptor Nancy Schön Receives Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts Degree from Tufts
By Dan Murphy Nancy Schön, the celebrated public artist who brought Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ to life with her iconic sculpture in the Public Garden, was awarded an honorary doctorate of fine arts degree during…
250th Anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill Celebrated with 12 days of Events in Boston
Special to the Sun This June, the United States will commemorate a pivotal moment in its founding story with the 250th anniversary of the Battle of Bunker Hill—one of the first major conflicts of the American Revolution. Starting June 5,…
Registration Now Open for First-ever Boston Neighborhood Volleyball League
Special to the Sun The Boston Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with Boston Public Schools Athletics and Let’s Play Boston, is proud to present the inaugural Boston Neighborhood Volleyball League (BNVL), a free summer volleyball program for girls ages…
BLO Celebrates 25 Years of Free Orchestral Music on the Esplanade
Special to the Sun Boston Landmarks Orchestra, under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, announces its 25th anniversary season of free summer concerts, bringing live orchestral music to some of the city’s most beloved outdoor and neighborhood spaces from…
Catholic Charities Boston Honors Colliers Co-Chairman Kevin Phelanat Annual Spring Celebration Gala
Special to the Sun On Wednesday, May 28, Catholic Charities Boston [CCAB] honored Kevin Phelan, co-chairman of Colliers Boston, at its annual Spring Celebration Gala at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, drawing nearly 450 guests. The event surpassed last year’s fundraising…
Massachusetts Ranked Best State Economy in the Country
Special to the Sun Governor Maura Healey and Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll are celebrating that Massachusetts was recently ranked the best state economy in the country, citing the state’s dominance in industry and academic research and development, as well as…
Blue Line Service Suspended Between Bowdoin and Orient Heights June 7–15
Special to the Sun The MBTA is today reminding riders that Blue Line service will be suspended between Bowdoin and Orient Heights all day, every day, for nine days, June 7 – 15. Riders can find complete information at mbta.com/BlueLine.…
NeighborHealth Hosts ‘Mental Health Rocks’ Event Celebrating Community Wellness
Special to the Sun On Saturday, May 24, NeighborHealth hosted, “Mental Health Rocks,” a new initiative celebrating Mental Health Awareness Month through art, expression, and the healing power of community. Hosted at Zumix Music School in East Boston, the event…
Markey Calls for Urgently Needed Funding for Flood Resilience Project During Area Visit
Special to the Sun U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey hosted a press conference on Wednesday, May 28 to call attention to the urgent need to address flooding along the Island End River in Chelsea and Everett that is part of…