The City Council Committee on Small Business and Workforce Development held a hearing on May 15 regarding the impact of delivery commission fees on restaurants during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Council heard from City administration as well as restaurant owners…
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City Council Holds Hearing on Food Insecurity and Cultural Competency
The Boston City Council Committee on City & Neighborhood Services held a hearing on May 8 on addressing food insecurity and cultural competency in the midst of the COVID-19 out-break. Co-sponsored by City Councilors Liz Breadon and Julia Mejia, the…
Walsh Announces Antibody Testing, Allows Restaurants to Sell Groceries
Mayor Walsh made several announcements over the weekend, including a partnership with Massachusetts General Hospital on randomized antibody testing for 1,000 residents, as well as allowing restaurants to sell grocery items. The public health emergency declaration for the City of…
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…
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…
Baker Announces Closure of Schools for the Remainder of the School Year
Over the weekend and early this week, Governor Charlie Baker made several announcements regarding COVID-19 in the state. Baker announced that all Massachusetts public and private schools will remain closed for the remainder of the school year. He said that…
Local Arts Education Nonprofit Keeps Lessons Going Online
When Sara Demeter’s son started kindergarten at the Josiah Quincy elementary school in 2010, she said she was “shocked” to find out there was no arts instruction due to budget cuts. Originally from Jordan, Demeter loved art as a child…
Councilor Bok Steps Up To Help Residents in Need
As the City comes together to help each other during this crisis, elected officials are among the many who can serve as a resource and someone to reach out to. The Sun checked in with District 8 City Councillor Kenzie…
Bay Village Takes to Social Media to Stay Connected
Though it may be small, the neighborhood of Bay Village is coming together in big ways to help each other. Bay Village Neighborhood Association (BVNA) president Bethany Patten spoke with the Sun about how they are keeping each other informed…