With temperatures reaching the 80s this past Saturday, our region felt its first taste of summer. But, as always is the case at this time of year along the Massachusetts coast, Saturday’s balmy air provided just a fleeting glimpse of…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Pope Francis
The passing this week of Pope Francis will leave a deep void in the conscience of our world. Pope Francis, a native of Argentina who became the first Jesuit and Latin American pope, fought for a more inclusive Roman Catholic…
Animal Rescue League Breaks Ground on New Care & Adoption Center in South End
Esplanade Association Provides Update on Charlesbank Landing Project at Annual Meeting
By Dan Murphy The Esplanade Association’s annual meeting was held virtually on Tuesday, April 8, and included an update on the much-anticipated Charlesbank Landing, among other projects now in the works. Jen Mergel, the group’s executive director, she said the…
Mayor’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour Set to Return this Spring
By Dan Murphy Mayor Michelle Wu will join the Office of Neighborhood Services and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department for the return of her annual Neighborhood Coffee Hours, including an event for the Beacon Hill and Back Bay communities…
News in Brief
South End Library Author Series continues on April 23 with Saumya Dave The South End Library Author Series continues with Saumya Dave, author of ‘The Guilt Pill,’ Wednesday, April 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Union Church Connection Room, 485 Columbus…
Samuel Hurtado Announces Run for District 7 City Councillor
Special to the Sun Samuel Hurtado announces his campaign to represent District 7 on the Boston City Council. The District needs effective, transparent representation from someone who values and respects its rich history of organizing and political action and is…
Boston 250
Paul Revere’s Ride kicks off revolutionary celebration this Friday Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced Boston 250, a yearlong commemoration of the city’s role in the American Revolution. The kickoff event, Paul Revere’s Ride, will take place this…
Looking at the FY26 Budget that Prioritizes Delivery of City Services and Fiscal Responsibility
Special to the Sun Last week Mayor Michelle Wu filed the Fiscal Year 2026 annual operating budget and five-year 2026-2030 Capital Plan. The FY26 budget reflects stability and constraint as the country faces uncertain economic times, with the reduction of…
Sen. Collins Reappointed to Beaches Commission
Special to the Sun Senator Nick Collins has been reappointed to the Metropolitan Beaches Commission (MBC), a special commission established by the Massachusetts Legislature to strengthen and support the region’s public beaches. “Making sure we invest in our public parks…