Commonwealth Shakespeare Company presents Shakespeare on the Common

The Back Bay Sun 8/7 3:26A The Boston Sun Staff

By Sun Staff The Commonwealth Shakespeare Company presented “A Midsummer Night s Dream” on Aug. 2, during the 30th anniversary of their Free Shakespeare on the Common. The beloved Boston tradition has once again transformed the park into a...

The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announces upcoming 2026 seasonal program lineup

Beacon Hill Times 8/6 7:00P Special to the Times

The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy announced its lineup of upcoming summer and fall events and activities, inviting residents and visitors to enjoy free events, experiences, and seasonal amenities...

Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks Grant application cycle opens for community-led park projects across...

The Back Bay Sun 8/6 7:00P Special to the Sun

The Friends of the Public Garden have opened applications for small grants supporting community-led improvements to neighborhood parks and public greenspaces across Boston through the Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks. Neighborhood groups, resident...

Markey, Pressley release report showing success of fare-free transit

Beacon Hill Times 8/6 7:00P Special to the Times

Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) released a new report, Making Transit Free, Frequent, and Reliable: Massachusetts shows the need for...

PROTECT Act passes in the Legislature

Beacon Hill Times 8/6 7:00P Special to the Times

After months of deliberation, commission-building and drafting, An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment the PROTECT Act (H.5620) has been passed in both chambers of the legislature. The PROTECT Act was...

Mayor Wu announces City Of Boston to host second-ever National Urban Rat Summit

The Back Bay Sun 8/6 7:00P Special to the Sun

Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the City of Boston will host the second-ever National Urban Rat Summit this fall, from September 23 to 24, 2026. The two-day summit will bring together leading experts, academics, researchers, public health...

Local Students Earn Academic Honors

Beacon Hill Times 8/6 7:00P Times Staff

Butz Named to Assumption University s Dean s List Assumption University has announced that John Butz of Beacon Hill, has been named to the University s Dean s List for the spring 2026 semester. Students named to the Dean s List must achieve a...

Clean water and land conservation advocates launch ‘YES on 6’ campaign with Charles River

Beacon Hill Times 8/6 7:00P Special to the Times

Clean water and land conservation advocates from across Massachusetts gathered on the Charles River Esplanade and ceremonially launched a boat into the Charles River to mark the official launch of the YES on 6 ballot campaign. Question 6, the...

Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks grant application cycle

Beacon Hill Times 8/6 7:00P Special to the Times

The Friends of the Public Garden opened applications for small grants supporting community-led improvements to neighborhood parks and public greenspaces across Boston through the Henry Lee Fund for Boston Parks. Neighborhood groups, resident...

Linda Champion announces her candidacy for Suffolk County District Attorney

The Back Bay Sun 8/6 7:00P Special to the Sun

Attorney, community leader, former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, educator, and longtime housing advocate, Linda Champion announces her campaign to be the next Suffolk County District Attorney at Florian Hall in Dorchester before a...

NEW Health Celebrates National Health Center Week with Community Event

Beacon Hill Times 8/6 7:00P Kane Dimasso-Scott

North End Waterfront Health (NEW Health) celebrated National Health Center Week (NHCW) with a free community celebration on August 4 at its Charlestown site, which is Charlestown s first full-service health center and is committed to improving...

Fenway Health and Boston Legacy FC team up to advance health, well-being and belonging

The Back Bay Sun 8/6 7:00P Special to the Sun

Fenway Health and Boston Legacy FC have announced a new community and health collaboration that brings together two organizations committed to advancing inclusion, health and belonging across Greater Boston. The collaboration will launch during...

As utility companies seek rate hikes and higher profits, Governor Healey calls for change and swift...

The Back Bay Sun 8/6 7:00P Special to the Sun

Governor Maura Healey today called for swift action and passage of her energy affordability legislation to lower energy bills and rein in utility spending. In a letter to members of the conference committee negotiating the final bill, the...

Helping Rescue animals

Beacon Hill Times 8/6 7:00P Penny & Ed Cherubino

There are many ways you can help dogs in rescue situations. You could volunteer with a rescue group or shelter and see what assignments might fit your lifestyle and schedule. You could walk dogs and...

Local Students earn Academic Honors

The Back Bay Sun 8/6 7:00P The Boston Sun Staff

Hendrickson named to Salve Regina University s Dean s List Eleanor Hendrickson of South End was named to the Dean s List during the spring 2026 academic semester at Salve Regina University. To qualify for the Dean s List, students must earn a...