News reports about the hot weather and all of the records for high and highest-low temperatures that have been set this month in our region have become so commonplace that it is all-too-easy to read the headlines and move on…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Sidewalk Sale
The owner of men’s clothing store Sault at 577 Tremont St., Philip Saul, talks to customer Nick Rossi during the annual South End Sidewalk Sale, which was coordinated by SEBA and Washington Gateway this year – with more businesses participating…
Gallery Dog Show
WHEN LIFE IMITATES ART: Sadie poses with an “American Dog” sculpture by Haverhill artist Dale Rogers during the fundraising show on Sunday, Aug. 26, at Gallery Lanoue in the South End’s SoWa Art and Design District. Proceeds from the show…
Northeastern Students Return to Off-Campus Apartments
It’s that time of year again—students from all over the country and all over the world are flocking back to Boston’s many colleges and universities. But there is not enough room for all of these students to live on their…
News Briefs
YWCA TO BE BOUTIQUE HOTEL The old YWCA building at 40 Berkeley Street in the Ellis neighborhood has been proposed to become a 164-room hotel geared to the younger set who prefer lower rates and fewer amenities. Mount Vernon Company…
Jon Santiago Endorsed by Sierra Club, Progressive Massachusetts, SEIU Locals
Jon Santiago, an emergency room doctor at Boston Medical Center and first-time candidate for state representative, earned the endorsements of the Sierra Club Massachusetts, Progressive Massachusetts, and Service Employees International Union Locals 32BJ, CIR, and 509. “Jon Santiago has spent…
Zoning Relief for Both 11 Isabella Street and Sandwich Chain on Newbury Street Approved by ZBA
A building at 11 Isabella St. in Bay Village with numerous zoning code violations was granted relief by the Zoning Board of Appeal at its Aug. 28 hearing, however, the Board is withholding signature until they receive the stamp of…
Byron Rushing Endorsed by City Councilor Michelle Wu, Sen Will Brownsberger, and Rep Jay Livingstone
Byron Rushing, a South End Democrat, has been endorsed by City Councilor Michelle Wu, State Senator Will Brownsberger, and State Rep. Jay Livingstone in his re-election campaign for State Representative. Michelle Wu, a former South End resident, finished first in…
Patterned Behavior Art Mural Extended a Year on Esplanade
Patterned Behavior was intended to enliven a concrete-heavy portion of the park and reduce graffiti vandalism. The vibrant and playful design is enjoyed by the thousands of people who utilize this section of the Esplanade every day, including commuters on…
Abutters Informed of BAA Construction Progress
The new Boston Arts Academy (BAA) building is one step closer to becoming a reality. At an abutters pre-construction meeting held at the Fenway Community Center on Aug. 23, Joe Berry, project executive at contractor Lee Kennedy Co., told the…