Boston council committee advances park land order, board pick
Boston council panel advances park land order and environmental board pick without a vote.
Mass. High Court Sides With Residents Over Courthouse Statues
Massachusetts' highest court sided with residents challenging $850,000 worth of Catholic statues at Boston's John Adams Courthouse. The ruling, reported Friday by the Christian Post, renews scrutiny over religious imagery displayed on a public building downtown. Northeastern University …
Museum Of Science Announces $155 Million Wing Funded By Bloomberg Gift
Boston's Museum of Science announced a new 10,000-square-foot wing funded by a $155 million Bloomberg Philanthropies gift, Boston Patch reports. Mayor Michelle Wu held a press conference addressing the White Stadium ruling, per NBC Boston's "Mayor Wu To Hold Press Conference Following W…
Massachusetts Appoints New Heat Resilience Officer
Massachusetts has appointed a new heat resilience officer to help the state respond to intensifying summer heat. The move, reported Aug. 19, comes as Boston also drew attention in Time Out's ranking naming Logan Airport the best U.S. airport for international flight deals, beating out N…
Connecticut Sun Plays Final Game At TD Garden Before Houston Move
Connecticut Sun closes out its TD Garden run with a farewell win over the Sparks before the WNBA franchise moves to Houston. The Sun beat the Los Angeles Sparks in its final game in Boston, CT Insider reported, closing an era for the team's home dates at the Garden. Elsewhere, "Rutschma…