Massachusetts residents took to the polls on September 1, 2020 (and in the weeks leading up to September via early voting and mail-in ballots) to cast their vote for who should appear on the November ballot for the roles of Senator in Congress, Representative in Congress, Governor’s Council, State Senate, State Representative, and Register of Read More…
Month: September 2020
Wednesday’s Brief: Encore Lays off Hundreds of Employees, The Old Neighborhood, 25% of Faneuil Hall Businesses Remain Closed
Today is Wednesday, September 2 and 25% of businesses in Faneuil Hall still remain closed amid the ongoing pandemic—some of which have closed for good, read more on NBC Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: Encore Boston Harbor is laying off hundreds of employees because of COVID-19 Even after Read More…
New North End Mural Highlights Streets of the Neighborhood
Artist Silvia López Chavez recently completely a mural on the brick exterior of Ducali’s on the corner of Prince and Commercial Streets in Boston’s North End. The painting is a map of the North End, the winding, narrow streets emerging from a steaming cup of coffee. A heart and arrow in the colors of the Read More…
Reader Poll: How Do You Feel About the Mandatory Flu Shot for Students?
Earlier this month, Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced a public health mandate that requires nearly all students in the state to get a flu shot before the end of the calendar year. The goal behind this requirement, according to Baker, is to reduce flu-related illness while the nation continues to battle the COVID-19 pandemic. Public Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: State Primary Election Day, The Fours Closes, Bruins Eliminated, Students Wrongfully Denied Entry to Boston’s Top Exam Schools
Today is Tuesday, September 1 and The Fours has announced their permanent closing after 44 years in service near the TD Garden; read more on Boston.com. That wasn’t the only disappointment for Boston sports fans that came yesterday, the Bruins were eliminated from the playoffs in double overtime. Read more at the Boston Globe. Here’s Read More…