It is an undeniable fact of history that all Americans other than Native Americans are descendants of immigrants. It also is undeniably true that immigrants have not always been welcome with open arms, starting most conspicuously with the Know-Nothing Party…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
NAAB Hosts Membership Reception
Anne Swanson, who edited and proofread ‘Back Bay: A Loving Portrait,’ has recently edited another book, this time about the history of Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB). ‘Back Bay: A Miracle of Preservation’ came out just last year.…
WINGIN’ It For Super Bowl LIII: Chef Husbands Talks the Perfect Wing
There is no shortage of Super Bowl parties going on in Boston this weekend, but if one wants their party to score high, they better know how to prepare a proper chicken wing. Chef/Pitmaster Andy Husbands of The Smoke Shop…
ZBA Grants Relief to Cannabis Cultivation and Processing Center on Hampden St.
The Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) on Tuesday granted relief to a proposed cannabis establishment at 100-114 Hampden St. The proposed project will be operated by Green Line Boston Cannabis, and has the following violations: cannabis establishment is conditional, and…
Esplanade Association Announces Frost Fit Winter Series
A new outdoor fitness series encourages people to venture outside and experience the beauty of the Esplanade in winter while kicking off the new year with regular workouts. All are welcome to warm up, score cool swag, and get their…
Back Bay Happenings
•‘Shades of Light’ recital at Trinity Church – Katherine Growdon, mezzo-soprano performs Resphigi’s “Il Tramonto” and Barber’s “Dover Beach” with the Arneis Quartet and Debussy’s “Chansons de Bilitis” and Dutilleux’s bluesy “San Francisco Night” with pianist Linda Osborn in St. Andrew’s Hall…
South End Dates
•The Blackstone/Franklin Neighborhood Association canceled its January meeting this week due to conflicts with other City events and meetings. However, they will resume meeting in March on the third Tuesday of the month. •Eight Streets Neighborhood Association did cancel its…
Fenway Times
• The Fenway Community Center is hosting a Super Bowl watch party and potluck on Feburary 3. See the FCC website for more details. •BILLY JOEL RETURNS TO FENWAY PARK The Boston Red Sox announced that Billy Joel will return…
Joanne Chang: ‘Bake the World a Better Place’
Having grown up in a traditional Taiwanese household, Joanne Chang ate a nutritious orange after every meal. She knew nothing about American desserts until she was 7-years-old, when she visited her friend, Linda’s, house for dinner: meatloaf, potatoes, and peas…
Text 9-1-1 Service Now Available in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts State 9-1-1 Department is pleased to announce that Text to 911 is now available throughout the Commonwealth. All Massachusetts 9-1-1 call centers now have ability to receive a text message through their 9-1-1 system. The Baker-Polito Administration has supported…