Alexandra Hotel Redevelopment Effort finds New Path Forward

The Back Bay Sun 3/13 8:08A The Boston Sun Staff

By Dan Murphy A long-gestating effort to redevelop the Alexandra Hotel building has apparently found a new path forward due to expected state funding, and this latest proposal would not only refresh...

Sen. Collins Announces Details for This Year’s St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast

The Back Bay Sun 3/13 8:08A The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun Sen. Nick Collins has announced details for the 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast in South Boston. The 2025 St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast will take place Sunday morning, March 16th, at the Ironworker’s Union Hall at 195 Old Colony...

Liza Meyer Tapped to Lead Friends of the Public Garden

The Back Bay Sun 3/13 8:07A The Boston Sun Staff

By Sun staff  Liza Meyer, who is currently serving as Interim Parks Commissioner and Chief Landscape Architect for the City of Boston, has been selected to succeed Liz Vizza as  the third leader and...

Boston Parks and Recreation to Host Duck Boat Pull to Benefit Youth Sports Programming

The Back Bay Sun 3/13 8:07A The Boston Sun Staff

Special to Sun The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s first annual Duck Boat Pull is set to take place on Saturday, April 12, at Boston Common. This one-of-a-kind fundraiser, hosted in partnership with Boston Duck Tours, will challenge teams...

News in Brief

The Back Bay Sun 3/13 8:06A The Boston Sun Staff

Boston Ward 4 Dems monthly meeting set for March 18 The Boston Ward 4 Democratic Committee will hold its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, March 18, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Union Church, 485 Columbus Ave. ​Three new candidates for Boston City Council...

Boston Public Health Commission Launches Campaign to Raise Awareness of HIV Treatment Resources

The Back Bay Sun 3/13 8:05A The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced the launch of a new campaign, called Let’s Talk HIV Boston, aimed at increasing awareness and reducing HIV-related stigma with a focus on educating the public about the fact that...

Celebrate Youth Voices

The Back Bay Sun 3/13 8:05A The Boston Sun Staff

Mass Poetry’s Teen Spoken Word Festival returns for second year Special to the Sun Mass Poetry is thrilled to announce its second annual Teen Spoken Word Festival “Write Here | Write Now | Speak Loud!”, set to take place on March 15-16, 2025, at...

Wu Announces Expansion of Swim Safe Program

The Back Bay Sun 3/13 8:04A The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston’s Human Services Cabinet, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) announced applications are now open for the latest round of Swim Safe Boston grants to support non-profit...

Jack Teixeira, who leaked Pentagon documents, pleads guilty to obstructing justice in military...

CBS Boston (News) 3/13 6:50A The Associated Press

Jack Teixeira , the former Massachusetts Air National Guard member who caused an international uproar when he leaked highly classified documents about the war in Ukraine, pleaded guilty to military...

Trooper Michael Proctor, lead investigator in Karen Read case, faces state police trial board for...

CBS Boston (News) 3/13 6:46A Matt Schooley

Trooper Michael Proctor is facing a Massachusetts State Police trial board for a third day as he attempts to answer to allegations of misconduct while working as the lead investigator in the Karen...

Boston Police go over rules for St. Patrick's Day parade, hope to curtail "unlawful behavior"

CBS Boston (News) 3/12 6:24A Victoria D

Boston Police said they're making changes to this year's St. Patrick's Day parade in hopes of preventing some of the problems South Boston saw last year. Earlier start time This year, the parade will start at 11:30 a.m. instead of 1 p.m. to make...

Jeanne Shaheen, New Hampshire Democrat, not running for Senate reelection in 2026

CBS Boston (News) 3/12 5:43A Neal Riley

Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire announced Wednesday that she will not be running for reelection to the U.S. Senate in 2026. "Today, after careful consideration, I am announcing that I have made the difficult decision not to seek reelection...

Wednesday's Child: 13-year-old Jeinayah

CBS Boston (News) 3/12 12:03A CBS Boston

Jeinayah , who likes to be called Jen, is a sweet and friendly girl with a big heart. While she may be a little shy at first, once she feels comfortable, she becomes talkative, outgoing, and full of energy. Jen has a vivid imagination and loves...

Pink House in Newbury demolished after push to preserve century-old landmark

CBS Boston (News) 3/11 6:46A Neal Riley

The Pink House is no more. The century-old home in Newbury located off the Plum Island Turnpike was reduced to rubble by demolition crews Tuesday morning. Some community members in recent years...

Shaw's Supermarket is closing 2 stores in Massachusetts and New Hampshire

CBS Boston (News) 3/11 6:33A Neal Riley

Shaw's Supermarket is closing two stores in New England - one in Massachusetts and another in New Hampshire. The Massachusetts location that's closing is at 7 Railroad Ave. in Gloucester, and the New Hampshire store is at 20 Fort Eddy Road in...