Mayor Walsh continues to urge Bostonians to abide by the guidelines set forth by the City and state in order to continue to control the spread of COVID-19. As of April 21, Boston had 6,010 confirmed cases of the virus,…
Month: April 2020
Foodie’s Urban Market Owner Vic Leon, Sr. Has Passed Away
Took a Chance on the Neighborhood Years Ago, Remained Loyal to the End Vic Leon Sr, who owned Foodie’s Market with his son Vic Leon, Jr., passed away suddenly on Monday due to an ongoing health condition that was not…
Emerald Necklace Conservancy, Local Composer to Connect Bostonians to Nature Through Music
While exploration of parks is still permitted under social distancing guidelines provided people stay six feet apart, some are not able to go outside and enjoy all that Boston’s parks have to offer. But Andrew List, a Boston-based composer, has…
South End Cases Remain High While Downtown-Area Stay Below Average
The numbers of cases and the infection rates in the South End continue to remain high based on increased testing with the homeless population, but overall the downtown neighborhoods have remained below the city average in cases and infection rates.…
South End Researcher Helping Team Look for Unique Treatments, Vaccines
When a new N95 surgical mask decontamination unit came rolling into Boston from the federal government, all of the paperwork and studies accompanying it said it worked as advertised, but for medical professionals, they turned to researchers in the National…
Water Break on Harrison Avenue Was More Severe than Reported: Residents Still Frustrated More than a Week Later
The fallout from the massive water break on Harrison Avenue in the SoWa area on April 14 proved to be much larger and more destructive for residents than commonly reported, with nearly 300 people displaced for more than a week…
Huntington Wine & Spirits’s Guide to “Great Values”
With businesses slowing down across the city as many people remain inside their homes to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Huntington Wine & Spirits owner Steven Rubin has offered some value beverage options. Huntington Wine & Spirits is still offering…
City of Boston and Nesterly Announce Launch of Good Neighbors Platform
Mayor Walsh on April 18 announced a partnership with the Department of Neighborhood Development (DND), the Age Strong Commission, and Nesterly, on a platform called Good Neighbors, which pairs seniors with volunteers to help with tasks like food deliveries. Nesterly…
Michlewitz Says New Foreclosure/Eviction Bill Will Provide Relief Immediately
A bill championed by State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz meant to protect renters, homeowners and commercial tenants – such as small businesses – has been signed into law this week by Gov. Charlie Baker and took effect immediately. “We will figure…
City Uses Mobile Loud-Speakers to Get COVID-19 Message out to Residents
On Saturday at noon, the City deployed seven Boston Public Works trucks with sound equipment to broadcast a message about COVID-19: stay home as much as you can, wash your hands often, cover your face when out, and keep your…