By Beth Treffeisen Standing out in Dudley Square, is a large 16 by 16 foot billboard with black lettering on a white backdrop reading the time, weather, and headlines including “Pope Pledges to visit Italian Quake Victims” and “New Mass…
Author: The Boston Sun Staff
Councilor Zakim Pushes to Modernize Street Occupancy Permit Program
By Beth Treffeisen Nothing can be more frustrating than circling around the streets of Boston looking for a parking spot. Many of those limited street parking spots are taken up due to street occupancy permits used for construction, repair, demolition…
Rhalimi Explains Why Voters Should Choose Him As Sheriff
First, I am honored and humbled to be on the ballot for Thursday September 8th’s Democratic Primary for Suffolk County Sheriff. I am a father, a husband , homeowner, taxpayer — and a community servant. For 17 years, I’ve done…
Julie Burros Takes A Look at Boston Creates Cultural Plan
By Beth Treffeisen Summer in the city has been a big season for art in Boston. Starting the season off in June was the unveiling of the Boston Creates Cultural Plan, a ten-year outline that aimed to elevate arts and…
Common Canines Allow Dogs to Roam Free in the Boston Common
By Beth Treffeisen Boston recently ranked nearly last for being a pet-friendly city with some pet-owners saying that the city needs to do more to accommodate their furry friends and owners. But in the Boston Common there is an oasis…
Police Briefs 09-01-2016
Back Bay – Kenmore/Fenway – Southe End Police Log Aug. 22 817 Harrison Ave. – Vandalism 291 Huntington Ave. – Investigate Person 261 Dartmouth St. – Assault – Aggravated 1525 Washington St. – Evading Fare 414 Tremont St. – Missing…
Letters to the Editor
Members of Ward 5 Dems support Katie Forde for Suffolk County Register of Deeds Dear Editor: Thursday, Sept. 8, is primary election day. We urge you to vote for Katie Forde for Suffolk County Register of Deeds. The Register of…
Enjoy Labor Day Weekend — Safely
It’s hard to believe, but the inevitable has arrived — Labor Day weekend is here. For those of us in the Greater Boston area, this has been the most incredible summer that anyone can remember (and for some of us,…
Barstool Pirates Take Flight
The Barstool Pirates take flight during the Red Bull Flugtag event at the Charles River on Saturday, Aug. 20. The unique event featured teams from all over Boston who spent several months designing and building flying machines that were launched…
Landmarks Commission Okays Demolition of Stuart Street Building
By Beth Treffeisen The Boston Landmarks Commission approved demolition of the Boston Common Hotel and Conference Center at 40 Trinity Place (430 Stuart Street) in the Back Bay. Situated on the same block as the YWCA and across from the…