As part of the comprehensive federal response to the COVID-19 outbreak, United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling is urging leadership at Massachusetts hospitals to report individuals and companies that may be engaged in wrongdoing related to the COVID-19 pandemic. In…
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RCN Boston, iHeartMedia Boston Partner to Honor Community Heroes
RCN Boston, an award-winning and leading provider of fiber and broadband services, announced a partnership with iHeartMedia Boston to honor local community heroes of the coronavirus pandemic. The partnership was developed to show appreciation during these uncertain times to the…
For the Record
Coronavirus Update: Due to public health concerns, the hearings that normally would be held on a week have been postponed or canceled due to the guidance of Mayor Martin Walsh and the order of Gov. Charlie Baker. Some meetings, however,…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
Baker Keeps Residents Informed as State Enters Surge
As Massachusetts begins to enter a surge in coronavirus cases, Gov. Charlie Baker continues to provide updates and make new announcements to keep the people of the Commonwealth safe and informed. “We are in the surge,” Baker said on April…
Tips on Mailing Without Leaving the Safety of Your Home
You don’t have to go to the Post Office to use many postal products and services. In fact, most simple tasks can be done from the convenience and safety of your home with or without a computer. Like purchasing stamps.…