One researcher at Boston University’s National Emerging Infectious Disease Laboratory (NEIDL) in the South End has received samples of the COVID-19 virus this week, and has permission to begin working to find a treatment for those with the virus –…
Month: March 2020
Op-Ed: Through every challenge, Boston stands together
By Mayor Martin Walsh Thursday, March 19, 2020 The coronavirus is a serious public health crisis that is affecting every aspect of life in our city. I know that the changes have been disruptive, and the cancellations have been disappointing.…
President Trump says he will sign bill to assist Americans impacted by COVID-19
We reached an agreement yesterday on a new legislative package that will provide strong support for American families and communities in dealing with the coronavirus.” – President Donald J. Trump President Donald J. Trump said Thursday he would sign a…
A City in Crisis: Boston Coping with the Coronavirus
Walsh, Baker Announce Measures to Combat COVID-19
No Plans to Shelter in Place Mayor Marty Walsh and Governor Charlie Baker have spoken to residents via live-streamed and televised addresses over the past several days as the coronavirus situation continues to unfold. As information related to the virus…
City Council Holds Historic Meeting Using Zoom
The Boston City Council held an unprecedented weekly meeting on March 18, where half of the Council appeared in the Chamber, and the other half participated in the meeting via the remote conferencing program, Zoom, in an attempt to follow…
The Learning Project School First to ‘Flatten the Curve’
Last Wednesday evening, as the COVID-19 situation began to feel very real for Boston, one Back Bay school decided it was their moral responsibility to close and suspend classes – and became one of the first organizations to begin talking…
Boston Marathon to be Run on Sept. 14 as Part of Festival
Boston Mayor Martin Walsh, Gov. Charlie Baker and Boston Marathon officials announced they would postpone the 2020 Boston Marathon until Sept. 14, proposing to have a complete weekend-long festival that would support local businesses in the Back Bay, Fenway and…
In a Time of Need, Southenders Band Together on Facebook
While the practice of social distancing due to the coronavirus pandemic has prevented neighbors all over the city from gathering for community events, many have creatively figured out how to come together in other ways to help and support each…
Time Out Market Boston Closes Temporarily
As Boston businesses make choices about the best decision to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, many are choosing to close their doors. Below is a statement from Time Out Market: Time Out Market Boston in the Fenway is closed…