Blizzard of ’26

The Back Bay Sun 2/26 12:25A The Boston Sun Staff

Mayor s Office Photo by Mike Mejia City workers were busy Sunday night into Monday as they worked to keep roads as clear as they could be following last weekend’s blizzard which dropped another 18...

Remembering Rose Brigade Founder China Altman

The Back Bay Sun 2/26 12:23A The Boston Sun Staff

By Dan Murphy Courtesy of Firends of the Public Garden China Altman, founder of the Rose Brigade (at right), with Henry Lee, late president emeritus of the Friends of the Public Garden, inside the...

Amid Area Development, Fenway Free Market ConnectsNeighbors

The Back Bay Sun 2/26 12:23A The Boston Sun Staff

By Julia Hendler and Erin Cromwell Boston residents gather monthly at the Fenway Community Center (FCC) to exchange clothing, toys and household items at the Free Market, an event designed to reduce waste and build community. The market is unique...

News in Brief

The Back Bay Sun 2/26 12:23A The Boston Sun Staff

Everyone250 Marker unveiling set for Feb. 27 at USES United South End Settlements (USES) will be recognized as a historic location by Everyone250 a coalition of over 100 local artists, educators, organizations, and advocates who are celebrating...

Downtown Boston Records Region’s Fastest office-market Recovery Rate

The Back Bay Sun 2/26 12:22A The Boston Sun Staff

By Sun staff Downtown Boston is currently experiencing the fastest post-pandemic office market recovery of all primary office districts in the region, according to a new report released last week by the Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA). ​The DBA...

Celebrate the Spirit of America with Revolutionary Spaces this March

The Back Bay Sun 2/26 12:22A The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun Revolutionary Spaces invites the public to its March events at the Old State House and Old South Meeting House. Please find details below, and I’m happy to coordinate interviews. Sunday, March 1 & March 8 – Boston Family Days...

Design Tweaks and Funding Deadlines: the Road Ahead for the South End Branch Library

The Back Bay Sun 2/26 12:22A The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun Our last Community Meeting about the new South End Branch Library was on May 28, 2025. Since then, the architects have been working to finalize the design and get drawings ready for the bidding/contracting process which was...

Ajustes de diseño y plazos de financiación:El futuro de la biblioteca del South End

The Back Bay Sun 2/26 12:21A The Boston Sun Staff

Nuestra última reunión comunitaria sobre la nueva sucursal de la Biblioteca South End tuvo lugar el 28 de mayo de 2025. Desde entonces, los arquitectos han estado trabajando para finalizar el diseño y preparar los planos para el proceso de...

Boston Nonprofit Awarded $1.5 million to Link High School Learning Opportunities to in-Demand...

The Back Bay Sun 2/26 12:21A The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun EdVestors, a longtime Boston-based school improvement nonprofit organization, has announced it has been awarded $1.5 million to strengthen its city-wide effort to scale career-connected learning opportunities and deepen...

Remembering Rose Brigade founder China Altman

Beacon Hill Times 2/25 11:16P Beacon Hill Times Staff

By Dan Murphy Courtesy of Friends of The Public Garden China Altman, founder of the Rose Brigade (at right), with Henry Lee, late president emeritus of the Friends of the Public Garden, inside the...

Vikings End Regular Season on Winning Note; Begin Tourney

Beacon Hill Times 2/25 11:12P Beacon Hill Times Staff

The Winthrop High boys hockey team was scheduled to meet Rockport in the opening round of the MIAA Division 4 state tournament last night (Wednesday) at Larsen Rink as the Sun-Transcript was going to press. The Vikings entered the tourney as the...

Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner

Beacon Hill Times 2/25 11:11P Beacon Hill Times Staff

Bricks & Bubbles Buzz – Three Reasons You Want to be a Part of This 1. Because The Best Part of Beacon Hill Is Its People! Beacon Hill has that rare magic of a small town feel tucked inside a big city. We are bringing together your neighbors,...

Neighborhood Roundup

Beacon Hill Times 2/25 11:11P Beacon Hill Times Staff

Nichols House Museum to offer upcoming tours The 1804 Nichols House Museum at 55 Mount Vernon St. was home to an early 20th-century family of artists and activists, along with their domestic staff. The house was preserved as a museum by Rose...

BHAC Makes Design Progress on Project Proposed for Charles and Cambridge Streets

Beacon Hill Times 2/25 11:10P Beacon Hill Times Staff

By Dan Murphy The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission unanimously denied without prejudice an ambitious redevelopment project planned for the site at the intersection of Charles and Cambridge streets, which is now home to CVS Pharmacy, during...

The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy Announces its 2026 Winter Programming Lineup

Beacon Hill Times 2/25 11:09P Beacon Hill Times Staff

Special to the Times The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced its 2026 winter programmatic lineup, featuring interactive light displays, seasonal attractions, and new family-friendly experiences designed to bring energy, wonder, and...