Tom Kershaw to receive first-ever Entrepreneurship Award from Scouting America Greater Boston

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:06P Special to the Times

Scouting America Greater Boston will present the first-ever Kershaw Award for Entrepreneurship to Tom Kershaw, owner of Boston’s historic Hampshire House and an Eagle Scout, during its annual STEM...

Trinity Church Boston welcomes pets and their people for annual Blessing of the Animals

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:05P Special to the Sun

Trinity Church Boston welcomed nearly 100 people and dozens of their furry companions on Sunday, October 4 for the annual special service, Blessing of the Animals, to celebrate the feast day of St....

Park Street School holds Block Party community event

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:05P Times Staff

Over 300 students and their families, staff, faculty, and neighbors gathered on Chestnut Street for the Park Street School’s (PSS) Block Party on October 3. Families enjoyed Blue Ribbon BBQ for lunch,...

Moore Support offers concierge personal assistance to residents

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:04P Dan Murphy

Homeowners, busy professionals, frequent travelers, and other residents of Beacon Hill, Back Bay, and the South End who might need a little help managing their day-to-day responsibilities can now turn...

Route 55 bus hours to be extended beginning Dec. 13

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:04P Dan Murphy

As part of winter changes to the MBTA’s Better Bus Network, service on the Route 55 will begin running daily from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., starting Sunday, Dec. 13, on a similar frequency as today of every 45 to 50 minutes. The MBTA suspended service on...

Two more reasons to get a flu shot

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:03P The Boston Sun Staff

‘Tis the season for respiratory illnesses the flu, COVID, and RSV for which vaccinations offer the best line of defense for the vast majority of individuals. In addition to the protections that vaccines provide for these diseases, studies have...

BHCA Community Corner 10-16-2026

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:02P Times Staff

Block Captains Our new team of over 40 Block Captains has been out and about cleaning up litter and dog waste on Beacon Hill streets. You’ll recognize them with their fluorescent BHCA vests. These volunteers are looking for other neighbors to...

SoWa Artists Guild’s October events continue

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:02P The Boston Sun Staff

SoWa Artists Guild’s October events continue SoWa Sundays are set for Oct. 18 and 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.​SoWa Artists Guild events are free, open to the public and take place at 450 Harrison Ave. WLP’s annual Spaghetti Dinner returns Oct. 29...

Two more reasons to get a flu shot

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:01P Times Staff

‘Tis the season for respiratory illnesses the flu, COVID, and RSV for which vaccinations offer the best line of defense for the vast majority of individuals. In addition to the protections that vaccines provide for these diseases, studies have...

City Election Department issues reminders ahead of State Election, seeks to recruit more poll...

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:01P Special to the Sun

The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the State Election will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026. This election will elect the Commonwealth’s Governor, a United States Senator, members of the United States House of...

Rachael Rudel Best In Class at the 50th Boston 10K for Women

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:00P Special to the Times

Well on her way to a dominant victory in her debut at the Boston 10K for Women, Rachael Rudel made the turn off Memorial Drive onto the Harvard Bridge and broke into a smile as bright as the sunny,...

Over $800,000 raised in support of older adults at Rogerson Annual Gala

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:00P Special to the Times

Rogerson Communities raised $809,350 at its annual Welcome Home Gala in support of its mission: providing older adults with affordable, quality homes and compassionate care. More than $300,000 of the...

Mayor Wu announces return of Hub On Wheels

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:00P Special to the Sun

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the return of Hub on Wheels, a family-friendly bike ride starting on a car-free Storrow Drive and highlighting many parts of the City that aims to build community and celebrate Boston neighborhoods. All routes will...

Trinity Church Boston welcomes pets for annual Blessing of the Animals

Beacon Hill Times 10/15 7:00P Special to the Times

Trinity Church Boston welcomed nearly 100 people and dozens of their furry companions on Sunday, October 4 for the annual special service, Blessing of the Animals, to celebrate the feast day of St....

Mayor Wu officially launches annual Legacy Business Award nominations

The Back Bay Sun 10/15 7:00P Special to the Sun

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the launch of the nomination period for the fifth annual Legacy Business Awards. Nominations will be accepted through Friday, October 30, 2026. Residents are encouraged to nominate long standing businesses that...