Special to the Sun Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced the launch of a new campaign, called Let’s Talk HIV Boston, aimed at increasing awareness and reducing HIV-related stigma with a focus on educating the public about the fact that…
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Postal Inspectors Remind Residents to be Alert for Scams
Special to the Sun The U.S. Postal Inspection Service are warning about the dangers of imposter scams. Imposters are scammers who work very hard to convince consumers they are a friend or relative, or that they are from a legitimate…
Celebrate Youth Voices
Mass Poetry’s Teen Spoken Word Festival returns for second year Special to the Sun Mass Poetry is thrilled to announce its second annual Teen Spoken Word Festival “Write Here | Write Now | Speak Loud!”, set to take place on…
Wu Announces Expansion of Swim Safe Program
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston’s Human Services Cabinet, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) announced applications are now open for the latest round of Swim Safe Boston grants to support non-profit organizations…
BBSEM and BSAGB Unite to Expand One-to-One Mentoring Programs for Youth
Special to the Sun Big Brothers Big Sisters of Eastern Massachusetts (BBBSEM) and Big Sister Association of Greater Boston (BSAGB) are merging to expand access to one-to-one youth mentoring programs and resources for hundreds of children, families, and volunteer mentors…
The Trustees to host Gardeners Gathering on March 22
Staff Report The Trustees announces the 49th Annual Gardeners’ Gathering will take place March 22 at Northeastern University. The event will take place in Shillman Hall, located at 115 Forsyth St. in Boston, and runs from 10 a.m. to 5…
Beer Garden Floated for Newly Renovated Copley Square Park
By Dan Murphy A beer garden could be coming this summer to usher in a newly renovated Copley Square Park, according to an applicant who came before the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay Licensing and Building Use Committee at…
Summer Brings Unique Options for Local Children
Staff Report Even though the official start of spring doesn’t arrive for another two weeks, it’s already time for parents to look past the current school year and begin considering summer alternatives for their children. Boston-area kids can choose from…
News in Brief
Man armed with knife shot inside Chick-fil-A restaurant on Boylston Street A man allegedly armed with a knife and chasing two people was fatally shot by an off-duty Boston Police officer on Saturday, March 1, inside the Chick-fil-A restaurant at…
Downtown Boston Stakeholders and Public Officials Commit to Joint Public Safety Efforts
Special to Sun Last Thursday, Feb. 27, the Downtown Boston Neighborhood Association (DBNA) hosted a public safety summit to address ongoing challenges facing the Downtown Boston neighborhood. While Boston has achieved record low levels of homicide and violent crime, congregate…