Two weeks ago, the news headlines were all about the supposed attempted coup by Yevgheny Prigozhin, the head of the Wagner group, who reportedly was marching his 8000 man army to Moscow. But since then, both he and his army have all…
Fenway CDC Celebrates 50 Years
City, Community at Odds Over Proposed Back Bay Bike Lanes
Separated bike lanes proposed for the Back Bay, including one on Berkley Street, are now at the center of a heated debate between the city and community members, including some who have felt blindsided by the city’s rollout of the…
Details Unveiled for Proposed Renovation of Public Garden Tool House
The city sponsored its second virtual meeting to discuss the proposed renovation of the Public Garden tool house, which now includes plans for a flat-top addition behind the existing building, on Wednesday, June 28. “The goals and objectives of the…
BLO Brings Free Orchestral Music to the DCR Hatch Memorial Shell and Boston Neighborhoods
Special to the Sun Boston Landmarks Orchestra (BLO), under the direction of Music Director Christopher Wilkins, brings its annual summer series of free, live orchestral concerts to the iconic DCR Hatch Memorial Shell on the Esplanade, with a special focus…
News in Briefs
Virtual Candidates Forum for At-Large City Council Set for July 13 The Boston Wards 4 and 5 Democratic Committees will be hosting a virtual candidate forum for the Boston City Council At-Large race on Thursday, July 13, at 6:30 p.m.…
Esplanade Association’s Summer Dock Party Returns Thursday, July 20
The Esplanade Association will hold its 12th annual Summer Dock Party on Thursday, July 20, from 6:30 to 10 p.m. at Community Boating, Inc., and at Eliot Memorial Garden, respectively, on the Esplanade. Approximately 400 guests will enjoy a sunset…
Rob Whitney Tapped To Serve on Boston Community Preservation Committee
Following a unanimous vote from the City Council on June 7, Beacon Hill resident Rob Whitney was appointed to a three-year term on the Boston Community Preservation Committee. The Committee comprises nine Boston residents who make recommendations to the Mayor…
Traffic Advisory for July 7- July 9, 2023
Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures. People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on…
RFP for Redevelopment of West End Branch Library Garners Eight Responses to Date
Eight submissions to date have met the criteria for the city’s Request for Proposals (RFP) for the proposed redevelopment of the West End Branch Library, according to the Mayor’s Office of Housing. MOH released its RFP on April 3 for…
BPHC Reminds Residents About Dangers of Opioids After 7-Percent Increase in Fatal Overdoses in Boston
Special to the Sun Following the release of preliminary state data for 2022 on opioid-related overdose deaths, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is reminding residents about the dangers of opioid use and its harmful impacts on our communities, as…
We’re (Over)Eating Ourselves to Death
The latest statistics reveal an incredibly negative picture of Americans: 40% are obese and another 32% are overweight. In other words, almost three quarters of Americans maintain an unhealthy weight. Yes, the fast-food industry is hugely to blame, as epitomized by all…