By Alison Barnet The other day as I was researching charities in the New York Streets neighborhood—a South End project I’ll tell you about as the Feb. 25 opening comes closer–I was struck by how institutions of years ago seemed…
56th Annual Martin Luther king Jr. Memorial Breakfast
D-4 Sees 3-percent Spike in Part One Crime in ’25 from Previous Year
By Dan Murphy As 2025 was drawing to a close, Part One crime in District D-4 was up 3 percent from the previous year. According to Boston Police, 3,346 incidents of Part One crime were reported in the district, which…
Beloved Service Dog Rescue to be Honored at Celebration of Life Event at Copley Square BPL
Special to Sun The Greater Boston community is invited to gather at the Boston Public Library in Copley Square on Saturday, Feb. 7,, from 3 to 4 p.m., for a Celebration of Life honoring Rescue, an extraordinary NEADS Service Dog…
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Voting Stage of Participatory Budgeting Initiative, “Ideas In Action”
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Participatory Budgeting announced the voting phase for Ideas in Action, the City’s participatory budgeting initiative. Over 1,200 ideas were submitted earlier this year, recommending how $2.2…
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Announces Finalists for the 2026 Dewey Square Mural
Seven artists selected through the first-ever national open call to design Boston’s most iconic public artwork in honor of America’s 250th anniversary Special to the Sun The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy, the nonprofit responsible for the management and care of…
North Atlantic Right Whales Return to Southern New England Waters, Prompting Slow Zone for Mariners
Special to the Sun North Atlantic right whales have returned to the waters south of Massachusetts, prompting federal authorities to designate a voluntary slow zone. Scientists from the New England Aquarium’s Anderson Cabot Center for Ocean Life were flying an…
RMV Unveils Redesigned Disability Placard to Improve Efficiency
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) has announced the introduction of a newly redesigned Disability Placard, created to improve security, curb fraud, and expedite delivery. Current placards will remain valid until their expiration date. The…
Historic New England Announces 2026 Medal Recipients
Special to the Sun Historic New England has announced the 2026 recipients of the 2026 Historic New England Medal: Nancy R. Coolidge and Stephen S. Lash, two visionary leaders whose decades-long dedication to preservation, culture, education, and the arts have…
Tax Relief legislation Overwhelmingly Passes Senate
37–1 vote to approve property tax relief for homeowners, seniors and small businesses Special to the Sun Last week, Massachusetts State Senate voted to make housing more affordable in Massachusetts, approving new tools that give cities and towns the ability…
Edwards Advances Legislation to Ensure Fairness,due Process, and Access to the Courts for All
Special to the Sun Senator Lydia Edwards has filed legislation reaffirming a fundamental promise of our democracy: that everyone has fair and safe access to the courts. At a time when increased immigration enforcement activity has created fear around courthouses,…
Meet Boston Announces Exciting Winter Activities
Frostival Lodge furnished by Wayfair at Copley Square and a spectacular Ferris Wheel on the Greenway Special to the Sun The inaugural Boston Frostival swings back into gear this February with two signature activations – the Frostival Lodge furnished by…