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,…
Author: Lauren Bennett
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…
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…
City Council Holds Hearing to Discuss Rent Relief for Residents, Businesses
The Boston City Council Committee on Housing and Community Development held a hearing on April 17 to discuss rent relief for both residential and commercial tenants in properties owned by the City and the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA).…
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…
Walsh Calls on Bostonians to ‘Be Good Neighbors’ as City Heads Towards Surge
Mayor Walsh continues to stress the importance of social distancing, especially as the state prepares for a surge in cases of COVID-19. He also provided some updates on programming and resources the city is offering residents through press conferences and…
29-Year Boston Police Veteran Dies of COVID-19
Mayor Walsh and Boston Police Commissioner William Gross on Tuesday announced the passing of 29 year veteran officer Jose Fontanez. Fontanez passed away from COVID-19 at the age of 53 and was an officer in District E-13 in Jamaica Plain.…