By Dan Murphy Rooted In, the adult-use cannabis dispensary located at 331 Newbury St., would like to add single prerolls to the menu, but the proposal didn’t sit well with some member of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay…
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Esplanade Association seeking producers, artists for upcoming concert series
By Dan Murphy The Esplanade Association is seeking producers and artists to participate in the upcoming eighth season of the park’s free riverfront concert series, GroundBeat. ”We’re thrilled to celebrate the eighth season of this special free series that brings…
District D-4 on Track to See 4-percent Drop in Part One Crime in ’24
By Dan Murphy With 2024 drawing to a close, District D-4 had seen a 4-percent decrease in Part One crime from the previous year. According to Boston Police, 3,174 incidents of Part One crime were reported in the district, which …
Old South Church in Boston to Present ‘Holding Up the Sky’ Documentary Film Series
Special to Sun Beginning Sunday, Jan. 12, Old South Church in Boston will offer a five-week forum series engaging with the powerful documentary film ‘Holding Up the Sky.’ The series will take place at the church at 10 a.m. each…
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Discover MGH’s Blum Center on Tuesday, Jan. 28 Discover the Blum Center, in Partnership with the Slavin Academy, on Tuesday, Jan. 28, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Blum Center, White 110, on the MGH main campus. At…
Attorney Allison S. Cartwright sworn in as Clerk of Supreme Judicial Court for Suffolk County
Special to the Sun Allison S. Cartwright, Esq., was sworn in January 1 as Clerk of the Supreme Judicial Court for the County of Suffolk by SJC Chief Justice Kimberly S. Budd, in a ceremony that took place in the…
Exploring the Blackstone River Valley: Recreational Hike Series
Special to the Sun The Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) invites the public to participate in the “Exploring the Blackstone River Valley” recreational hike series. These free programs are open to individuals ages 12 and up. Registration is not…
Old North Illuminated joins prestigious Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program in anticipation of 250th anniversaries
Special to the Sun Old North Illuminated, the non-profit organization that stewards Old North Church & Historic Site, announced that it has been selected to join the Bloomberg Philanthropies Digital Accelerator Program. This initiative helps cultural organizations across the U.S.…
Fenway CDC Named Developers of 27-29 Hancock Street Housing
By Dan Murphy After a lengthy process involving extensive community input and collaboration with city and state officials, Fenway CDC (Community Development Corporation) has been selected to redevelop two adjacent properties at 27-29 Hancock St. into 15 affordable homeownership units.…
Wu, Cox highlight Reduction in Crime
Special to the Sun Boston Mayor Michele Wu and Police Commissioner Michael Cox, along with Isaac Yablo, a senior city advisor for public safety in the mayor’s office, held a press conference at Boston Police Dept. (BPD) headquarters this past Friday to…