Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Brief: Containing Coronavirus, Expanding Public Space, N. Washington St. Bridge Meeting

Today is Tuesday, June 30th and according to one model the state of Massachusetts is among only 4 states on track to containing the coronavirus, read more. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:30PM Public Meeting: Shift to Temporary N. Washington St. Bridge. The North Washington Street Bridge will be entering a Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Fireworks Task Force, Takeout Cocktails, Impact Advisory Group Meeting

Today is Monday, June 29 and if you’ve continued to hear fireworks going off every night, the City of Boston is assembling a Task Force to address the issue and work to take fireworks off the streets, read more. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 6:00PM Impact Advisory Group Mtg Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Celebrating What Unites Us, Greenway Carousel Reopens, Labyrinth Walking

What’s Open and Closed in Massachusetts? Still wondering what may be open and what may still be closed as phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan continues? Check out a full business reopening status update on NBC Boston. Today is Friday, June 26 and here’s a joke from local comedy writer Ben Alper: “The Boston Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: Tax-Free Day Moved to August, BU Gives PhD Students Tough Decision, The Mechanic, Ask An Expert

Today is Thursday, June 25 and Governor Charlie Baker announced this year’s state-wide tax-free day will take place later this summer on August 29th, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 12:30PM A Conversation with Author Ben Mezrich: The Mechanic. Join the USS Constitution virtually as we sit down Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: Facial Surveillance Vote, Harbor Use Public Forum, Licensing Board Emergency Hearing, Online Book Discussion Club

Today is Wednesday, June 24 and Boston City Council will be voting today on whether or not to ban the use of facial surveillance technology throughout the city, continue reading on WBUR. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 8:30AM Virtual Harbor Use Public Forum: Chapter 91 during COVID. Join Boston Harbor Now Read More…

Community Featured

What’s the 311? City is Fireworks Warzone, Social Distancing Concerns, Looking for Trash Barrel

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. City is Fireworks Warzone Why am I paying taxes to fund a city government and police department when the city is a non-stop fireworks warzone? I Read More…

Community

Tuesday’s Brief: Racial Justice Protests Continue, UMass Boston Announces Remote Learning for Fall Semester, Scholarship Announcement, Old North Speaker Series

Today is Tuesday, June 23 and racial justice protests continue throughout the country as hundreds of people marched from Roxbury to the State House yesterday afternoon protesting systemic racism, read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:30PM Raymond and Michelina Costa Scholarship Program Announcement. NEAD will be Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Police Confiscate Van Load of Fireworks, Paul Revere Virtual Forum, Step 2 of Phase II Begins

Today is Monday, June 22 and starting today step 2 of phase II of reopening the state of Massachusetts begins with indoor dining, 50% occupancy for offices, and more. Some North End restaurant owners are preparing for limited indoor seating and strict adherence to new guidelines, read more at WHDH 7News. Here’s what else you Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Celebrate Juneteenth, What Unites Us, Nikki Stewart Appointed as Executive Director of Old North Foundation

Today is Friday, June 19 and Boston.com has pulled together a list of 10 things to do around for city to celebrate Juneteenth, a national day of celebration commemorating the emancipation of slaves in the United States on June 19, 1865. Read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM Celebrating What Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: Cool Patio Restaurants, World’s Largest Jellyfish Spotted, Sunset Traffic

Today is Thursday, June 18 and the weather this weekend is looking perfect for the new patios. Boston Magazine has pulled together a list of the 20 coolest new restaurant patios around the city, continue reading on Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: Officials warn of world’s largest Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: Councilors Call to Limit Police Use of Tear Gas, Pepper Spray, and Rubber Bullets, Angles on Bending Lines, Let’s End Ageism, Changing Times in Boston’s Wharf District

Today is Wednesday, June 17 and Boston councilors are calling to limit police use of tear gas, pepper spray and rubber bullets at today’s council meeting, read more on the Boston Herald. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Angles on Bending Lines: Curator Conversations Series. Presented by the Norman B. Leventhal Read More…

Community Featured Health & Environment

What’s the 311? Resident Parking Concerns, Two Needles Found on Commercial St., Sept. 1 Moving Questions

Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. North End Resident Parking Access Concerns This 311 user says, “With the recent restaurant patio openings on Hanover St and Salem St in the North End, Read More…