Picky Eater On Monday, Jan. 6, at about 12:05 a.m., police responded to a radio call for vandalism in progress at 715 Boylston St. On arrival, officers spoke to a Pine Street Inn employee, who said the suspect approached him…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Dr. Martin Luther King’s Spirit Lives On
When one considers that it has been almost 52 years since Dr. Martin Luther King was assassinated while he was standing on a balcony in a motel room in Memphis, where King was staying while supporting striking city trash collection…
Letter to the Editor: The Selling of the Harriet! Gentrification: Our Never-Ending Struggle – Their Luxury, Our Eviction
Dear Editor, Proving the power of community, in the early 1970s, former United South End Settlements (USES) Executive Director Ken Brown brought 23 agencies and 600 residents together, to ensure everyone’s voice was heard for the development of the Harriet…
First Night Celebration
City of Boston Kicks off Free Winter Fitness Series
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) have announced the Boston Parks Winter Fitness Series sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts from Jan. 5 through May 1. The four-month-long series will offer…
News Briefs
Christmas Tree Recycling Christmas tree recycling will take place on the first two weeks of January, from the Jan. 6 week of collections to the Jan. 13 week of collections. All ornaments and lights should be removed from the tree…
For the Record
From the Jan. 14 Zoning Board of Appeals hearing, City Hall Rm. 801, 9:30 a.m.: •165 West Canton St., South End. Applicant: 165 WC, LLC Purpose: Remodel existing single family dwelling. All new MEP'S. •165 West Newton St., South End.…
Police Briefs 01-09-2020
Two Hoods On Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2019, at around 10:30 p.m., police responded to a radio call at 281 Huntington Ave. for a reported robbery. Upon arrival, officers spoke with the victim, who said two unknown male suspects had robbed…
The Earth Is on Fire
As this is being written, reports indicate that the worst is yet to come for the people of Australia, whose land literally is burning up all around them. The apocalyptic images of families being driven from their homes, wearing face…
Guest Op-Ed: A New Year’s Resolution for the MA Legislature
By Jonathan Cohnv All eyes will be focused on the national level in 2020. We have a hotly contested presidential primary around the corner and then a hotly contested presidential election in the fall. If we are willing to do…