New Jersey police chief charged with kidnapping, assault in Massachusetts, prosecutors say

CBS Boston (News) 12/21 7:41A Mark Prussin

The police chief of Totowa, New Jersey, is facing kidnapping and domestic violence charges in Massachusetts following an incident at a hotel, according to prosecutors. Carmen Veneziano, 47, was indicted for allegedly confining and attacking a...

State Rep. Aaron Michelewitz Holds Annual Holiday Party

The Back Bay Sun 12/18 7:53P The Boston Sun Staff

Photos By Derek Kouyoumjian Cosmica at the Revolution Hotel, shown above, was filled with constituents and supporters of Massachusetts State Rep Aaron Michlewitz. State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz addresses...

Holiday Drone Show Comes to the Common

The Back Bay Sun 12/18 7:49P The Boston Sun Staff

D. Murphy Photo Residents stop to watch the MeetBoston 2025 Holiday Drone Show on the Common this past weekend, Dec. 12.

Route 55 Service won’t be Extended for Now due to Bus Repairs

The Back Bay Sun 12/18 7:47P The Boston Sun Staff

By Dan Murphy The desired implementation of extended service on the MBTA’s Route 55 won’t come to pass this month as buses are now being taken out of service for maintenance. ​The T suspended service on the 55 bus route after the pandemic struck,...

Is Rideshare Driving too Dangerous? Boston Attack Reignites Safety Debate

The Back Bay Sun 12/18 7:47P The Boston Sun Staff

By Arielle Appleby After a passenger looped a wire around an Uber driver’s neck and cinched it tight last month, police say the woman broke free and bolted from her car, screaming as she burst into the closest store in sight, pleading for someone...

Annual Holiday Event Connects Hundreds of Boston Older Adults with Safety Training and Free Phone...

The Back Bay Sun 12/18 7:46P The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun On Friday, December 12, hundreds of older adults visited Boston City Hall for the annual Holiday Connections event, hosted by Boston’s AgeStrong Commission and AT&T. This long-standing collaboration has been held for more than...

Keolis Hosts Annual North Pole Express Train Ride

The Back Bay Sun 12/18 7:46P The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun Keolis Commuter Services (Keolis), the MBTA’s operations and maintenance partner for the Commuter Rail, hosted Greater Boston-area children for a festive North Pole Express train ride on Saturday. Wearing pajamas and singing...

State Fire Marshal Reminds Residents of Christmas Tree Fire Hazards

The Back Bay Sun 12/18 7:46P The Boston Sun Staff

Special t the Sun As the holiday season gets underway, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to select Christmas trees carefully, water them every day, and decorate them safely to reduce the risk of a fire. “A dry Christmas tree...

City Council Hearings Identify Operational Issues within Boston Police Department

The Back Bay Sun 12/18 7:45P The Boston Sun Staff

By Kiran Rajamani An analysis of 10 months of Boston City Council hearings reveals that city councilors have repeatedly and consistently raised concerns about overtime spending, staffing levels, crime lab operations and a discriminatory promotion...

Short Play Penned by Beacon Hill Resident Rob Whitney to Premiere Next Month in Newburyport

The Back Bay Sun 12/18 7:45P The Boston Sun Staff

By Dan Murphy A short play written by Beacon Hill resident Rob Whitney will be among eight works featured in the two-day New Works Festival 2026, which kicks off Saturday, Jan. 24, at The Firehouse Center for the Arts in Newburyport. ​Over the...

MBTA Achieves Major Milestone with the Historic Daniels-Finegold Settlement

The Back Bay Sun 12/18 7:44P The Boston Sun Staff

Special to the Sun The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA), disability advocates, and original plaintiffs of a landmark accessibility lawsuit came together December 10, 2025, to celebrate a historic milestone in the ongoing effort...

The MBTA Green Line shutdown has started in Boston. Here's what to know.

CBS Boston (News) 12/8 2:59A Neal Riley

The MBTA Green Line shutdown began Monday morning. Parts of the line that goes through downtown Boston are out of commission for two weeks while crews replace aging infrastructure. Here's what to know about Green Line closures: When is the Green...

Residents express concern over former Marlborough Market amid proposed change in ownership

The Back Bay Sun 12/5 4:02A Dan Murphy

Residents on hand for the virtual monthly meeting of the Neighborhood Association of the Back Bay (NABB) Licensing and Building Use Committee held virtually on Monday, Dec. 1, Committee expressed their ongoing concerns with the current operation...

South End takes top honor, Back Bay earns nods in inaugural Michelin Guide Boston

The Back Bay Sun 12/5 4:02A Kane Dimasso-Scott

The culinary spotlight shone brightly on the South End recently as the Michelin Guide released its inaugural 2025 Boston selection. The neighborhood is home to the city’s only restaurant to receive a prestigious Michelin Star: 311 Omakase. The...

Remember those in need on your holiday shopping list

The Back Bay Sun 12/5 4:01A The Boston Sun Staff

Americans already have been spending a record amount of money thus far this holiday season, spurred on by the extended “Black Friday” (we are using quotes because Black Friday sales began in early November), Small Business Saturday, and Cyber...