On Easter Sunday, April 12, churches at parishes across the Archdiocese of Boston will join in unison with ringing of the bells at noon. The gesture of solidarity and celebration was proposed by several parishioners from different regions of the…
Month: April 2020
Downtown neighborhoods differ greatly in reported COVID-19 infections, rates are similar to the average
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) reported this weekend a citywide report by neighborhood and age range of those infected by COVID-19, with the downtown neighborhoods varying greatly on infection rates between the Fenway, South End and Back Bay/Beacon Hill.…
State, non-profit to deploy 1,000 case workers to trace contacts of COVID-19 patients
Working with a non-profit partner, Gov. Charlie Baker called for 1,000 case workers to deploy throughout the state to track the people who had been in contact with patients who are positive for the COVID-19 virus. In his daily update,…
Gov. Baker says more ICU beds are needed; COVID death rate in Mass. is lower than other states
State’s trajectory could be lower due to less smokers and early social distancing Gov. Charlie Baker announced good and bad news on Thursday requiring the anticipated surge of COVID-19 cases in the coming 20 days – with the good news…
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…
Baker Extends Stay-At-Home Advisory, Closure of Non-Essential Businesses Until May 4
Mayor Marty Walsh and Governor Charlie Baker continue to update the public with new announcements as the coronavirus outbreak continues to develop. Governor Baker on Tuesday announced an extension of his previous executive order requiring the closure of all non-essential…
SoWa Landlord Gives Tenants a Break for April, Businesses Still Open, Hanging in There
April 1 is known for pranks, but for many commercial tenants in the South End this year, it has been a date on the calendar that is no joke. With the COVID-19 response coming so fast and furious in March,…
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…
SBA, Treasury Begin Unprecedented Public-Private Mobilization on Friday: Massive Effort Will Work With Local Lenders to Distribute
Following President Donald Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza and Treasury Secretary Steven T. Mnuchin announced Tuesday that the SBA and Treasury Department have initiated a robust mobilization effort of banks and…
Fenway Organizations Come Together to Form Fenway Cares
While the Fenway Community Center (FCC) remains closed until Governor Charlie Baker lifts his stay at home order, many Fenway organizations have joined forces with the FCC to create a group called Fenway Cares. Fenway Cares, according to FCC Executive…