When former President George W. Bush coined the term “Axis of Evil” to refer to the nations of Iran, No. Korea, and Iraq in his 2002 State of the Union speech, his comments were largely derided. Even in the aftermath…
The Dominoes Are Falling Toward Trump
With the crisis in the Middle East and the dysfunction among Congressional Republicans garnering all of the headlines these days, the many trials and tribulations of former President Donald Trump have been relegated in recent weeks to what we in…
Letters to the Editor
SEBA Opposes Dispensary at 1220 Washington St. South End Business Alliance (SEBA) has been supporting South End businesses since the 1980s. Our board has voted to oppose a cannabis dispensary at 1220 Washington Street because losing a restaurant at this…
BYSO Kick Off Opening Our Doors Festival
Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO) is in the process of renovating and moving into its new Youth Center for Music at 235 Huntington Ave. and on Monday, Oct. 9, the front of the building served as the location for the…
Martyn Roetter Returns To Post As NABB Chair
After spending three years away from the position while still serving on the group’s Executive Committee, Martyn Roetter has returned as chair of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay board of directors. Roetter, who previously served for three years…
Fenway Neighborhood Leaders and Elected Officials Remember John Bookston
As an always engaged and sometimes outspoken champion of his community, the late John M. Bookston Jr. left an impact on the Fenway that won’t soon be forgotten by those who knew him from the neighborhood. Tim Horn, president of…
Massport, Elected Officials Celebrate Modernization of Terminal E and 100 Years of Connecting Massachusetts to the World
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) today joined Governor Maura Healey, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, airline partners and other stakeholders to celebrate the completion of the Modernization of Terminal E as well as Boston Logan’s 100-year anniversary. Massport recently completed four…
Henry Santana Endorsed for City Council At-Large by State Rep. Madaro
Special to the Sun State Rep. Adrian C. Madaro has endorsed Henry Santana for City Council At-Large. Representative Madaro’s endorsement builds on Santana’s strong and growing grassroots coalition of supporters. Citing his track record of connecting residents to resources, Representative…
News in Brief
Story Time with Librarian Margaret Coming to USES in October Story Time with Librarian Margaret will take place on Thursdays, Oct. 19, and 26 at 10:30 a.m. at United South End Settlements, located at 48 Rutland St. Storytime with Library…
Council Candidates on Hand for WECA Meeting
Four at-Large seats in November’s general election were on hand for the monthly meeting of the West End Civic Association (WECA) on Thursday, Oct. 12, at the Amy Lowell Apartments. Candidates for the four City Council at-Large seats in attendance…
Wu, Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston Address State of Boston’s Youth at Annual Meeting
Special to the Sun Boys & Girls Clubs of Boston (BGCB), one of the city’s leading youth-serving nonprofit organizations, hosted “The State of BGCB” – a public annual convening that addresses the issues directly impacting the organization’s members, families, and…
Boston Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Special to the Sun This week, the Council together with Tu Hispanidad, hosted the 29th annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. The Iannella Chamber, decorated by Devila Decorations, was filled with music by DJ Amador and performances by Venelatin Dance.…