Author: The Boston Sun Staff
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July 4th Traffic Advisory
Special events taking place as part of the City of Boston’s annual July 4th celebration will require street closings and parking restrictions at select locations in Boston. People coming into the City to enjoy the festivities are strongly encouraged not…
Local Artists Featured at Copley Society Show
The Copley Society of Art is proud to present Summer Members Show: Re\Vision, a showcase in the Upper Gallery that features a variety of works by our artist members. This exhibition opens with a reception on Thursday, July 11, from…
Free ParkARTS Children’s Workshops in July and August
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s annual ParkARTS participatory program sponsored by Holly Bruce is pleased to announce the return of its series of arts workshops giving children the opportunity to express their creativity while working on fun projects with…
News Briefs
New Meter Rates in Effect The Boston Transportation Department is reminding residents that updates to the City’s parking meter fees went into effect on Monday, July 1, continuing Boston’s efforts to reduce congestion, increase the availability of parking and reinvest…
D-4 Police Briefs 07-03-2019
Veronica and Friends On Monday, June 24, at about 10 a.m., a female entered the police station and reported that she had been the victim of an assault and battery in the area of Massachusetts Avenue and Newbury Street. The…
Enjoy an Awesome — and Safe — Fourth of July
With the Fourth of July falling on a Thursday this year, many of us will be enjoying an extra-long holiday weekend for which the weather hopefully will cooperate. The Fourth of July rekindles fond memories from our childhood of the…
Guest Op-Ed : Re-Entry Services for Ex-Inmates are Crucial to Combating the Opioid Crisis
By State Rep. Jon Santiago The intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard is ground-zero for the opioid epidemic in Boston. It’s an area I know well, given my work as an emergency room physician at nearby Boston Medical…
Guest Op-Ed : Delivering on the Promise of Public Education
By Jonathan Cohn, Ward 4 Democratic Committee Later this month, the Boston City Council will be voting on the budget for the Boston Public Schools. And it will be another year of cuts. Although the Mayor’s Office touts the 2020…