BHBA’s Sidewalk Sale returns June 7 and 8 The Beacon Hill Business Association invites all to its annual Summer Sidewalk Sale on Saturday and Sunday, June 7–8. Local shops will offer special deals and merchandise outdoors along the neighborhood’s streets. In…
Month: June 2025
Boston Police Make Arrests in Two Incidents Near MGH in Just Days
By Dan Murphy Boston Police arrested a suspect in the connection with an alleged stabbing near Mass General Hospital on Thursday, May 29 – only two days after another suspect was arrested in the same area after snatching an officer’s…
Mayor Wu and Parks And Recreation Department Cut Ribbon on Flour Bakery on the Common
By Times stuff Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, celebrated pastry chef Joanne Chang, and community members on Friday, May 30, to cut the ribbon on Flour Bakery + Café’s newest location in the Boston Common…
Venerable Sculptor Nancy Schön receives Honorary Doctorate of Fine Arts Degree from Tufts
By Dan Murphy Nancy Schön, the celebrated public artist who brought Robert McCloskey’s classic children’s book ‘Make Way for Ducklings’ to life with her iconic sculpture in the Public Garden, was awarded an honorary doctorate of fine arts degree during…
State Fire Marshal Highlights Summer Fire Safety
Special to the Times State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is asking residents to practice outdoor fire safety in the weeks and months ahead. “As the weather gets warmer and we start spending more time outside, outdoor fires also start…
Department of Correction Lowers Minimum Age to Become a Correction Officer to 19
Special to the Times The Massachusetts Department of Correction is proud to announce a change in its hiring policy, lowering the minimum age requirement to become a Correction Officer from 21 to 19. The adjustment is part of a broader…
Catholic Charities Boston Honors Colliers Co-Chairman Kevin Phelan at Spring Gala
Special to the Times On Wednesday, May 28, Catholic Charities Boston [CCAB] honored Kevin Phelan, co-chairman of Colliers Boston, at its annual Spring Celebration Gala at the Fairmont Copley Plaza, drawing nearly 450 guests. The event surpassed last year’s fundraising…
Markey Calls for Urgently Needed Funding for Flood Resilience Project
Special to the Times U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey hosted a press conference on Wednesday, May 28 to call attention to the urgent need to address flooding along the Island End River in Chelsea and Everett that is part of…
Blue Line Service Suspended Between Bowdoin and Orient Heights June 7–15
Special to the Times The MBTA is today reminding riders that Blue Line service will be suspended between Bowdoin and Orient Heights all day, every day, for nine days, June 7 – 15. Riders can find complete information at mbta.com/BlueLine.…
Local Students Earn Academic Honors
Dean’s List honors announced at Tufts University Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. Ellie Goodfield, Class of 2025,…