Charlesgate Farmers Market Open Sundays The Charlesgate Farmers Market returns this summer to Charlesgate Park. The market will be held Sundays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. until October 12 under the Bowker Overpass at Commonwealth Avenue between Charlesgate East…
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State Health Officials Announce Additional Human Cases of WNV in Massachusetts
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced two additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in Massachusetts this year. One is in a man in his 40s who was likely exposed to the…
MBTA Offers Free Late Night Service to Mark the Start of Extended Service
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) announced last month that, effective August 24 as part of Fall 2025 service changes, all subway lines and eight frequent bus routes will offer extended service on Fridays and Saturdays…
Massachusetts Dept. of Public Health Opens State-of-the-Art Emergency Supply Warehouse
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has unveiled its new, interoperable emergency supply warehouse, a critical resource that strengthens the state’s ability to respond quickly and effectively and provide the equipment, supplies, and medical resources…
Governor Healey Celebrates Hasbro’s Decision to Relocate Headquarters to Massachusetts
Special to the Sun Governor Maura Healey is celebrating Hasbro, Inc.’s announcement that the company has signed a lease to relocate its Rhode Island operations to Massachusetts, comprised of the primary headquarters for Hasbro’s toy, board game and licensing businesses,…
New Statewide Grant Programs to Support Local Infrastructure Projects
Special to the Sun The Healey-Driscoll Administration has launched two new grant programs to advance local infrastructure and economic development projects and bring more federal dollars into Massachusetts. The programs will provide technical assistance support for municipal and tribal infrastructure…
Encore Boston Harbor Surpasses $1 Billion in Tax Revenue for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Special to the Sun On Monday, August 25, Encore Boston Harbor passed the $1 billion mark in gaming tax revenue generated for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts since its opening in 2019. This revenue directly benefits all residents of Massachusetts by…
New Department of Elementary and Secondary Data Shows Early College is Steering More Students Towards Higher Education
Special to the Sun The Healey-Driscoll Administration has released a new data analysis that shows the state’s investment in Early College is paying off, reaching more students who previously were less likely to attend college by allowing them to earn…
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces New Resources to Make Fresh Fruits and Vegetables More Affordable
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced new initiatives to support low-income residents, including the 143,000 Boston residents who participate in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and expand access to affordable and fresh fruits and vegetables at…
Hayden Names Jeffrey Locke, Former Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Trial Court as Head of Integrity Review Bureau
Special to the Sun Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden has announced the appointment of Jeffrey A Locke, former Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Trial Court, as chief of the office’s Integrity Review Bureau (IRB), which reviews potential wrongful convictions. “Judge…