The COVID-19 surge across Boston is continuing and Mayor Martin Walsh said the city is focusing efforts on neighborhoods that have a high volume of community spread ahead of the Christmas holiday. According to the latest data released by the…
Author: John Lynds
Back Bay’s Positive Test Rate Increases Dramatically Post-Thanksgiving
As feared the post-Thanksgiving COVID-19 surge is here and numbers are once again spiking in the Back Bay and the surrounding area. Back Bay and the surrounding area experienced a 60 percent drop in the positive test rate during Thanksgiving…
Back Bay Area See Drop in COVID Cases
After experiencing a 25 percent increase two weeks ago, the positive test rate in Back Bay and surrounding neighborhoods decreased by nearly 60 percent last week according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on…
Outdoor Seating on Private Property Extended, Public Space Program Ends
Mayor Martin Walsh reminded owners that outdoor dining on private property was extended indefinitely without the need for further permits. However, the city’s “Public Space” program expired Tuesday. Restaurant owners in the Back Bay trying to increase business by providing…
Crime is Down 7-percent in Back Bay and South End
In what will be the Boston Police Department’s last crime stats report before the end of the year, the report shows overall crime is down in D-4, which includes the Back Bay and South End. However, larcenies from motor vehicles…
Positive COVID Test Rate Continues to Climb
After experiencing a 44 percent increase two weeks ago, the positive test rate in Back Bay and surrounding neighborhoods increased by 25 percent according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on Friday. Last week…
Nonprofit Fresh Truck in South End on Fridays
Fresh Truck Program Coordinator Stephen James was motivated to help families take on personal challenges with the philosophy of starting each day with proper food access to live a healthy lifestyle. In the South End James helps the Fresh Truck,…
Councilors Bok, O’Malley, and Wu Join Community to Protest Proposed Green Line Cuts
Earlier this week the MBTA laid out its plan to cut service on the Green Line, a move that was publicly rebuked by City Councilors Kenzie Bok, Matt O’Malley, Michelle Wu and the community Wednesday during a rally at the…
ABCD Kickoff Annual Fuel Assistance Program in South End
With temperatures in the South End expected to dip into the 20s at night this week and not exceed 50 degrees for the next few days many residents and seniors will find it hard to pay their heating bill this…
COVID on the Rise Once Again in Back Bay and Surrounding Area
After experiencing a 24 percent drop two weeks ago, the positive test rate in Back Bay and surrounding neighborhoods increased by 44 percent according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week the BPHC…