Special to the Sun Boston Harborfest is excited to add the arrival of USS Donald Cook to its schedule of free programming from July 2-4, 2025. On Wednesday, July 2, USS Donald Cook will dock at Black Falcon Cruise Terminal…
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Garden Tour Offers Rare Glimpse into Private Charlestown Gardens
Special to the Sun Discover the hidden beauty behind the walls of Charlestown on Saturday, June 21, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, during the highly anticipated Garden Tour of Historic Charlestown, featuring twelve private gardens rarely open to the…
Boston Teachers Union Announces Endorsements for City Council Candidates
Special to the Sun The Boston Teachers Union (BTU), representing more than 10,000 educators in Boston, announced its endorsements for the 2025 Boston City Council preliminary election. The union is proud to support candidates who have demonstrated a deep commitment…
Coletta Zapata to Chair Hearing on Proposal to Reform the ZBA
Special to the Sun Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) will chair a hearing reviewing her proposed home rule petition to modernize and reform the Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) in Boston. The hearing will take place on…
First Time Since 1825
75 descendants of the “Brothers of the Battle” reunite in Charlestown Special to the Sun For the first time since the 1825 laying of the Bunker Hill Monument cornerstone, 75 descendants of the men and sons who fought at the…
South Boston Beaches’ Water Once Again Ranked Among the Safest for Beachgoers
Special to the Sun In the 2024 Beach Season Water Quality Report Card by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay, the data has shown that South Boston’s beaches remain the cleanest urban beaches in the country. Pleasure Bay and City Point…
Wu Announces New Legal Services Grants and Resources to Better Support LGBTQ+ Residents
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the Mayor’s Office of LGBTQ+ Advancement (MOLA) announced a series of new initiatives to support LGBTQ+ residents across Boston. To expand access to free legal services for residents, MOLA is awarding $125,000…
Northeastern U.S. Governors, Canadian Premiers reaffirm Partnership Committed to Trade, Economic Relations in Boston Meeting
Special to the Sun On June 16, northeastern U.S. Governors and Canadian Premiers gathered at the Massachusetts State House to discuss their commitment to strengthening trade and economic relations. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey hosted the Strong Partnerships, Shared Future Convening…
The Greater Boston Food Bank Celebrates Hunger Relief Champions at GBFB Awards
Special to the Sun The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, honored the individuals and organizations that demonstrated extraordinary leadership in supporting GBFB’s hunger-relief efforts throughout 2024 at its new GBFB Awards event, held…
Potential Redevelopment of Linemann and Hurley Buildings Discussed at Public Meeting
By Dan Murphy The potential future redevelopment of the state-owned, 5.5-acre site of the connected Linemann and Hurley buildings was the matter at hand during a public meeting held on Wednesday, June 4, at the West End Museum. The Division…