Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Convention Center Authority (MCCA) Board of Directors today voted unanimously to appoint John Barros as Interim Executive Director of the Authority, with a start date of January 14, 2026. Barros brings more than 25…
The Museum of African American History Marks a Century of Black History Commemorations Throughout February
Special to the Sun In 2026, Black History Week will celebrate its 100th anniversary. The observance was expanded into a monthlong celebration in 1970, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of Black history and culture. To honor this historic…
Significant Drought Conditions Declared in Central and Northeast Regions
Special to the Sun Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Rebecca Tepper has declared the Central and Northeast Regions have worsened to a Level 2–Significant Drought. Conditions also declined in nearly all other regions, moving the Southeast Region to a…
Wine Enthusiast Magnus Cleveland Natural on the Job at DeLuca’s on Newbury
By Dan Murphy While he might have come to his current role as wine cellar manager for the Newbury Street location of DeLuca’s Market in a somewhat roundabout manner, Magnus Cleveland was an immediate natural on the job. Raised outside…
BPLF Hosts Free Estate Planning Webinar for Same-Sex Couples and Non-Traditional Families
Special to the Sun The Boston Public Library Fund (BPLF) is proud to announce that it will host an online Zoom free webinar on Wednesday, February 4, 12:30-1:30 p.m., featuring Scott E. Squillace, Esq., for an in-depth program exploring the…
Healey Announces Safety Reforms following Release of the ALR Commission’s Final Report
Special to the Sun Governor Maura Healey announced a comprehensive set of reforms to strengthen safety, transparency and consumer protections in assisted living residences (ALRs) across Massachusetts. This action follows the submission of the ALR Commission’s final report to the…
Following ICE Murder of Renee Good, Pressley and Markey Expand Push to End Qualified Immunity for ICE Agents, Federal Officers
Special to the Sun Following the horrific ICE murder of Renee Good, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Edward J. Markey (D-MA) announced the introduction of the Qualified Immunity Abolition Act of 2026. The Qualified Immunity Abolition Act builds on…
Massachusetts Wins $10 million Federal Grant for Early Literacy Tutoring
Special to the Sun The Healey-Driscoll Administration is celebrating that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has been awarded $10 million from the U.S. Education Department in a new Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grant. The state plans to…
Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For those of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2026 will mark 58 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine Motel…
Still Time to get Flu Shots for Yourself and Your Children
An estimated 7400 Americans already have died from the flu this season. Although most deaths occur among senior citizens, young children are the next most-vulnerable group. The tragedy is that almost all of these deaths would have been preventable if…
Wu Appoints Lydia Torres and Franklin Peralta, and Reappoints Stephen Alkins to Boston School Committee
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu announced three new appointments to the Boston School Committee, Lydia Torres, Franklin Peralta, and Dr. Stephen Alkins. Torres and Peralta will begin their first terms, and Dr. Alkins will begin his second term,…
Two flu-related Deaths among Children in Boston
As flu cases climb, BPHC urges people to get vaccinated Special to the Sun The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is informing residents that flu has been associated with the deaths of two children under two years of age in…