City selects first of three options for new South End Branch Library

The Back Bay Sun 7/9 11:33P Dan Murphy

The City of Boston has selected the first of three options for the eagerly awaited $32 million redevelopment of the South End Branch Library, with an approach that prioritizes making the least impact on the adjacent park. ​ The project schedule...

Boston Groundwater Trust to offer Back Bay walking tour on July 18

The Back Bay Sun 7/9 11:32P Dan Murphy

As part of its 40th anniversary year, the Boston Groundwater Trust will offer a groundwater walking tour focusing on the Back Bay on Saturday, July 18, beginning at 11 a.m., on the steps of Trinity Church in Copley Square. ​The tour, led by...

Sail Boston 2026 launches interactive fleet tracker to follow ships in real time

The Back Bay Sun 7/9 11:31P Special to the Sun

Sail Boston 2026 is proud to announce the launch of its official interactive Fleet Tracker, powered by Aqua Map technology. Designed to enhance the viewing experience for maritime enthusiasts, locals, and visitors, this new tool provides an...

Proposed Newbury Street juice bar and café makes pitch to NABB

The Back Bay Sun 7/9 11:30P Dan Murphy

A new juice bar and café proposed for Newbury Street was among the applicants on hand for the July 6 monthly meeting of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) Licensing and Building Use Committee, which was held virtually. Attorney...

Free arts & crafts and STEM workshops arrive in Boston Parks

The Back Bay Sun 7/9 11:30P Special to the Sun

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of free Arts Crafts Workshops and the introduction of STEM Youth Preparedness Workshops for children through the ParkARTS program. Kids ages three to ten can enjoy a...

USS Constitution to get underway for Sail Boston

The Back Bay Sun 7/9 11:30P Special to the Sun

The USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway from the Charlestown Navy Yard on July 11th at 8 a.m. This underway commemorates America s 250th birthday. The ship will lead the Boston Grand Parade of Sail through Boston Harbor as part of Sail...

Support small businesses: Catch the World Cup in the South End and Fenway

The Back Bay Sun 7/9 11:30P Staff Report

The City of Boston is calling on residents and visitors to explore vibrant neighborhoods and support small businesses during the FIFA World Cup Quarter Finals. As tournament excitement sweeps the city this summer, fans have ample opportunities to...

Fan Expo Boston 2026 returns with legendary comic creators

The Back Bay Sun 7/9 11:30P Special to the Sun

FAN EXPO Boston, the three-day pop culture extravaganza, is set to welcome 60+ of the world s top comic creators alongside an all-star lineup of celebrity guests, animation and gaming voice actors, cosplayers, and more at the Thomas Michael...

Tito Puente Latin Music Series returns to celebrate twenty years of summer salsa for all

The Back Bay Sun 7/9 11:30P Special to the Sun

Inquilinos Boricuas en Acción (IBA) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Tito Puente Latin Music Series, marking two decades of bringing free Latin music, dance and cultural celebration to neighborhoods across Boston. The landmark 2026...

The Associates of the Boston Public Library presented an evening of music, poetry, and reflection...

The Back Bay Sun 7/9 11:30P Special to the Sun

The Associates of the Boston Public Library (Associates) presented We Hold These Truths on Thursday, June 25 at the Central Library s Rabb Hall, marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with an evening of music, poetry,...

Free Arts and Crafts 
and STEM Workshops arrive in Boston Parks

Beacon Hill Times 7/9 7:02P Special to the Times

The Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of free Arts Crafts Workshops and the introduction of STEM Youth Preparedness Workshops for children through the ParkARTS program. Kids ages three to ten can enjoy a...

Tom Ambrosino will retire as administrator of state courts

Beacon Hill Times 7/9 7:02P Cary Shuman

Tom Ambrosino, one of the most influential municipal leaders in the history of two communities, Revere and Chelsea, has announced that he will be retiring as the court administrator of the Massachusetts Trial Court.
 Ambrosino said he notified...

XV Beacon named No. 1 City Hotel in Boston

Beacon Hill Times 7/9 7:01P Special to the Times

The XV Beacon hotel has been named the No. 1 City Hotel in Boston and No. 1 City Hotel in the United States in the 2026 Travel + Leisure World’s Best Awards, as voted entirely by readers.
 XV Beacon, which opened in 1999, is located within a...

City selects first of three options for new South End Branch Library

Beacon Hill Times 7/9 7:00P Dan Murphy

The City of Boston has selected the first of three options for the eagerly awaited $32 million redevelopment of the South End Branch Library, with an approach that prioritizes making the least impact on the adjacent park.
 “The project schedule...

Beacon Hill Architectural Commission Agenda

Beacon Hill Times 7/9 7:00P Special to the Times

The Beacon Hill Architectural Commission will hold a public hearing on July 16 at 5 p.m.
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 Subject of the hearing will be applications for Certifi cates of Design Approval on the agenda below, reviews of...