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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Boston Ballet announces 2026–2027 company roster

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

Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces the 2026 2027 season roster. The Company includes a diverse roster of 67 professional dancers from around the world. Four new dancers join the main Company, eight new dancers join Boston...

News Briefs 8-7-26

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

SoWa Artists Guild to offer August events SoWa First Friday will be held on Aug. 7 beginning at 5 p.m., and SoWa Sundays will be held Aug. 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30, starting at 11 a.m. SoWa Artists Guild events, which are free and open to the public,...

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...

More than an itch: Treating and preventing

Beacon Hill Times 8/6 7:00P Dr. Ana Stankovic

Between backyard barbecues, beach vacations, and hiking trails, warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors. But alongside all the summer fun in the sun comes the often-overlooked health risk of insect bites and stings. Many people...

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...

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...

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...

Boston Ballet announces 2026–2027 company roster

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

Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces the 2026 2027 season roster. The Company includes a diverse roster of 67 professional dancers from around the world. Four new dancers join the main Company, eight new dancers join Boston...

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...