Special to the Sun Last week, the Boston City Council approved a Home Rule Petition to adopt Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for city elections by a vote of 8-4. The proposal, introduced by Council President Ruthzee Louijeune and co-sponsored by…
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Back Bay Architectural Commission to hold meeting on May 14
The Back Bay Architectural Commission will hold its next monthly public hearing virtually on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, at 5 p.m. ATTENTION: This hearing will only be held virtually and NOT in person. You can participate in this hearing by…
The tragic War in Vietnam ended 50 years ago this week
It was 50 years ago this week on April 30, 1975, that the U.S. involvement in the War in Vietnam officially came to an end when the last U.S. military helicopter flew ignominiously from the roof of the U.S. Embassy…
Alexandra Hotel Redevelopment Effort finds New Path Forward
By Dan Murphy A long-gestating effort to redevelop the Alexandra Hotel building has apparently found a new path forward due to expected state funding, and this latest proposal would not only refresh its historic facade but also keep the existing,…
Sen. Collins Announces Details for This Year’s St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast
Special to the Sun Sen. Nick Collins has announced details for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast in South Boston. The 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast will take place Sunday morning, March 16th, at the Ironworker’s Union Hall at 195…
Liza Meyer Tapped to Lead Friends of the Public Garden
By Sun staff Liza Meyer, who is currently serving as Interim Parks Commissioner and Chief Landscape Architect for the City of Boston, has been selected to succeed Liz Vizza as the third leader and new president of the Friends of…
Boston Parks and Recreation to Host Duck Boat Pull to Benefit Youth Sports Programming
Special to Sun The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s first annual Duck Boat Pull is set to take place on Saturday, April 12, at Boston Common. This one-of-a-kind fundraiser, hosted in partnership with Boston Duck Tours, will challenge teams of…
Back Bay Resident, Cortlandt Barrett, Stars in upcoming Production of ‘Crowns’
Special to the Sun Back Bay thespian, Cortlandt Barrett, stars in Moonbox Productions’ upcoming production of the award-winning gospel musical Crowns by Regina Taylor adapted from the book by Michael Cunningham and Craig Marberry. Directed by Regine Vital with musical…
News in Brief
Boston Ward 4 Dems monthly meeting set for March 18 The Boston Ward 4 Democratic Committee will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Union Church, 485 Columbus Ave. Three new candidates…