On Wednesday, June 14, The Learning Project Elementary School gathered at the First Lutheran Church in the Back Bay to celebrate its sixth-grade graduation. As part of this ceremony each year, the school has a tradition of granting an “Honorary…
Mayor’s Home Rule Petition to Amend Current Shadow Laws is Filed with the State
By Beth Treffeisen Mayor Martin Walsh has filed a home rule petition with the state legislature that will allow the Winthrop Square Project to go forward at 775 feet, which is no reduction from the original height that was proposed…
Dr. Kenneth Edelin Honored at Square Dedication and Sign Unveiling
By Beth Treffeisen Honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Kenneth Edelin, members of his family, Boston City Council members, Mayor Martin Walsh, Governor Deval Patrick and others joined for a Square Dedication and Sign Unveiling in front of the…
Neighborhood Coordinator Chambers to Leave Post
By Seth Daniel After nearly two years of representing the South End and Bay Village for Mayor Martin Walsh, Sam Chambers announced on Wednesday, June 14, that he would be leaving his post for a promotion on June 30. He…
Police Briefs 06-22-2017
Back Bay – Kenmore/Fenway – South End Police Log June 12 420 Massachusetts Ave — Sick/Injured/Medical – Person 21 Father Francis J Gilday S — Investigate Person Dartmouth St — Robbery – Street 31 Saint James Ave — Assault Simple…
Questioning the Curious Pedestrian and Others Around Us
There’s no question that Boston residents have a bit of steel barrier between themselves and all others. Maybe you’re a tourist on vacation and reading this column, or maybe you’ve lived in the Hub for a bit and haven’t yet…
The Opioid Epidemic is Truly Frightening
If you were to ask the typical American what they believe to be the greatest danger to the well-being of our children and citizens, no doubt most would answer the threat from international terrorism. But the reality is that terrorism,…
47th Annual Pride Parade in the Bean
Thousands marched on the Boston Pride Parade on Saturday, June 10, in the South End, Back Bay and Downtown areas. Excited participants and observers were all over the route, including this great group of Sun readers. (front row L-R) Jake…
BCCC Fundraiser Honors Officer Jorge Dias
Officer Jorge Dias hugs his wife, Lori Dias, at Blackstone Community Center Council Fundraiser, honoring his service. After more than two decades in D-4, Dias a native Southender transferred to the School Unit. The Blackstone established a scholarship in his…
Marijuana Dispensary May Come to Newbury St
By Beth Treffeisen At the Boston City Council hearing held on Wednesday, June 14, Councilor Josh Zakim filed for a hearing regarding a medical marijuana dispensary at 331 Newbury Street in the Back Bay. “I’ve personally have not come to…
SELC Approves Temporary Mural
By Beth Treffeisen A barren, graffiti riddled wall located on the border of the South End and Lower Roxbury, will soon be home to a temporary mural. The South End Landmarks Commission (SELC) gave the final approval for a temporary…
New York Mart Called Out for Unabated Graffiti on Building
By Seth Daniel Several members of the community in and around Washington Street have sounded off for a persistent problem with the ownership of the New York Mart on Washington Street and their lack of interest in removing graffiti from…