Story by Marianne Salza Boston Harbor City Cruises’ signature dining vessel, the Spirit of Boston, has returned to Commonwealth Pier, beside the Seaport World Trade Center, after year-long interior renovations following an onboard fire. Executives, corporate clients, members of the…
The Rooftop at Revere Hosts Exclusive Summer Launch Party, May 22
Special to the Sun The Revere Hotel team cordially invites guests to rejoice in the grand reopening of the iconic rooftop for the upcoming summer season. On Wednesday, May 22nd, from 6:00pm to 9:00pm, revelers are welcomed to one of…
Mayor Wu Announces Three New Neighborhood Liaisons
Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu has announced new staff in the Office of Neighborhood Services, including Anthony Nguyen as the Mid-Dorchester Liaison, Josh McCorkle as the Roslindale Liaison, and Maccon Bonner as the Mission Hill, Fenway-Kenmore, Beacon Hill,…
Change in Marijuana Scheduling Was Long Overdue
The decision by the Biden administration last week to reclassify marijuana from a Schedule I drug to a Schedule III drug came as welcome (though long overdue) news for all Americans who have been aware for decades of the absurdity…
Anti-Semitic and Anti-Muslim Hate Crimes Must Be Stopped
Both the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the New York–based international Jewish non-governmental organization and advocacy group, and the Council of American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the U.S.’s largest Muslim civil rights organization, have pointed to alarming increases in hate crimes in recent years.…
Associates of the Boston Public Library host Literary Lights Dinner
The Associates of the Boston Public Library hosted its 34th annual fundraiser, Literary Lights, on April 21st at the Fairmont Copley Plaza. This year, the dinner successfully raised over $425,000 in vital funds to support the preservation of the Boston…
Executive Director Steven Farrell Charts Path Forward for Fenway CDC at 51st Annual Meeting
Exactly one month after arriving on the job, Steven Farrell, the newly named executive director of Fenway CDC (Community Development Corporation), delivered his first keynote address and outlined his ambitious vision for using community input to help shape the future…
Schön Family Art Show Coming Mother’s Day Weekend to West Newton
Nancy Schön, the sculptor whose works includes the iconic ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ statue in the Public Garden, will join six other female artists from her kin for a Schön Family Art Show over Mother’s Day Weekend, from Friday, May…
News in Briefs
SoWa Artists Guild to Hold Upcoming Events SoWa First Friday, which is part of Design Week, with artist talks and demos, takes place on May 3 from 5 to 9 p.m. while SoWa Sundays take place on May 12, 19,…
BPDA To Host May 8 Virtual Meeting on City’s Plan To Update Residential Zoning Codes To Allow for More ADU Development
The Boston Planning & Development Agency Planning team will lead a virtual conversation on its plans to update residential zoning codes to allow for the development of more Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) on Wednesday, May 8, from 6 to 7:30…
State House Passes Bill To Remove Outdated and Offensive Terms in General Laws, Changes Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission’s Name to ‘Massability’
Special to the Sun The Massachusetts House of Representatives has passed two bills that update the Massachusetts General Laws by removing out-of-date and offensive terms related to persons with disabilities, and by renaming the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC) as MassAbility.…
MBTA Announces Shuttle Bus Replacements Along Red Line at Start of May
Special to the Sun The MBTA is today announcing an update to the upcoming Red Line service change that begins next week. Previously scheduled to begin on May 1, the Red Line will now be suspended daily between Park Street…