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…
Author: Seth Daniel
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…
Harrison Avenue Floods out Tuesday, Displacing Laconia, SoWa Residents
A rush of water came pouring down Harrison Avenue Tuesday night around 9:18 p.m., enveloping everything in its path – inundating Laconia Lofts’ parking garage and turning SoWa into a lake. Boston District Fire Chief Neil Mullane reported that a…
South End Emerges as Boston ‘Hot Spot’ in Newest Neighborhood Stats
The South End emerged as a major ‘hot spot’ for COVID-19 infections in the latest neighborhood statistics released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on Friday evening, buoyed by a great increase in the numbers of homeless individuals testing…
Boston Ballet Joins Series of Institutions Facing Critical Times
Suspension of Season Could Result in Loss of up to $10 Million The ranks of the Boston Ballet and Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen had been preparing for months to premiere ‘Carmen’ last month, but when the stage was set, the…
More than 200 People in Shelters Test Positive for COVID-19
In an effort led by Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, the City reported on Thursday afternoon of a growing number of positive COVID-19 tests in the homeless population using the Boston shelter system. The City released figures as of Tuesday…
South End emerges as Boston ‘hot spot’ in newest neighborhood stats
Rate of infection in those 80+ jumps disproportionately The South End emerged as a major ‘hot spot’ for COVID-19 infections in the latest neighborhood statistics released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on Friday evening. The statistics were taken…
More than 200 people in shelters test positive for COVID-19
Out of 700 tested, some 28.5% are positive In an effort led by Boston Healthcare for the Homeless, the City reported on Thursday afternoon of a growing number of positive COVID-19 tests in the homeless population using the Boston shelter…
The extra $600: State offers first guidance on new unemployment claim process under CARES Act
Self-employed, gig-workers to apply on separate platform starting April 30 The state government today, April 9, announced details for the initial implementation of federal unemployment benefits in the CARES Act, the federal based COVID-19 relief package. This federal program, enacted…
Liquor Delivery Company Based In Back Bay Sees Business Boom
When two Boston College students ordered a pizza online in 2012, and were curious why they couldn’t order beer in the same fashion, their online liquor delivery company was born. Based in the Back Bay on Boylston Street, Drizly took…