Special to the Sun The Boston Athenaeum has launched its newest exhibition, ‘Framing Freedom: The Harriet Hayden Albums.’ This innovative exhibition brings together rarely seen works and examines Black abolitionists’ public identities, private lives, visual and material culture, and social…
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Flynn Holds Budget Listening Session for Downtown, Chinatown, Leather District, Bay Village and South End
Special to the Sun With the new budget season starting in April, Councilor Ed Flynn hosted a virtual listening session on Monday night with leaders of Downtown, Chinatown, Leather District, Bay Village and South End to discuss budget priorities for…
Can AI Save the Environment?
The coming revolution in Artificial Intelligence (AI) holds great promise for the future benefit of mankind. (Yeah, we know, there are pitfalls, but for purposes of this editorial, we’re writing about a potential positive.) As we were listening the other…
Another Hapless Season For the Sox
With the Red Sox set to open their 2024 season this week, it seems all but assured that the Sox are destined for a third-straight last- place finish in the American League East. For those of us who cherish our…
Coyote Sighted On Beacon Hill
Greater Boston Veteran’s Inspirational Row Across the Atlantic Begins in June
Special to the Sun Bryan Fuller, a Greater Boston veteran and rowing record-holder will shove off from a dock in Charlestown in June, with plans to row from Boston to London as part of a team of four on an…
City Outlines Vision for Future of Preservation
The city is now embarking on an ambitious vision for the future of preservation. As Murray G. Miller, the city’s director of the Office of Historic Preservation, outlined on Tuesday, March 12, at City Hall (and online) during his presentation,…
MassDOT Launches Second Billboard Design Contest for MA College Students
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing the launch of its second National Work Zone Awareness Week billboard design contest, exclusively for Massachusetts college students. The contest aims to raise awareness of work zone safety…
News In Brief
City Seeking Resident Input The City of Boston is developing a five-year Consolidated Plan for an estimated $143 million in funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), and we want to hear your thoughts on the…
Culinary Scene Gears Up for Marathon Monday With Specials for Runners and Fans
Special to the Sun As the excitement builds for the Boston Marathon, the city’s dining establishments are lacing up to provide a feast of options. Several local restaurants and hotels are offering special dining experiences for Marathon Monday, and we’ve…