Lend Me An Ear On Sunday, Aug. 18, at approximately 2:15 p.m. a victim arrived at District 4 headquarters to report he was the victim of an unarmed robbery at about 2:30 p.m. the previous day in front of the…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Enjoy a Safe Labor Day Weekend
It may be hard to believe, but the summer of 2019 is entering its final week as we approach the traditional Labor Day weekend. “Time and tide wait for no man,” said the poet. The calendar never lies and soon…
School Is Back — Drive Safely
We’re sure we’re no different than all of our fellow commuters in expressing this sentiment: It’s so nice when there are no school buses, crossing guards, and children in the streets during our morning commute. We time the departure from…
Letter to the Editor
On Iron Fences Dear Editor: I have just read the charming article by Lauren Bennett about Back Bay iron fences (August 15). It’s really wonderful to come across a detailed description of the history and restoration-techniques of beautiful iron fences…
Guest Op-Ed : Compassion Is Key to Addressing the Opioid Epidemic
By Jennifer Nassour My brother died of an overdose. When I see men and women struggling with addiction on the streets of Boston, I see my brother, and my heart breaks, again. We all wish for a quick and easy…
Puppy Dogs and Pollinators in the Neighborhood
For the Record
From the Aug. 21 License Board Hearing, 10 a.m., City Hall: • Sesame CZ, LLC, D/B/A: Roka, 801 Massachusetts Ave., South End. Holder of a Common Victualler 7 Day All Alcoholic Beverages License has peti-tioned to transfer the license and…
News Briefs
Boston I-90W Clarendon Street On-Ramp Permanently Closing The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that the on-ramp which carries vehicles from Clarendon Street onto I-90 westbound in Boston will be permanently closed effective September 3, 2019. There will be…
What Happened to Our Red Sox, Nation?
After 2018’s record-setting season in which our Red Sox won the most regular-season games (108) in their history and then vanquished the Yankees, Astros, and Dodgers in the post-season by a combined 11-3 en route to winning the World Series,…
Letter to the Editor
Boston City Councilors’ Statement on Boston Calling Decision Dear Editor, In the wake of the recent Boston Calling verdict, we are compelled to speak out about our role as City Councilors and our enduring commitment to fight for social inclusion…