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Tuesday’s Brief: Walsh Says Michelle Wu Will Run for Mayor, NEMPAC Welcome Back Days, Civilian Review Board Hearing, Virtual Boston Marathon Underway

Today is Tuesday, September 8 and the virtual Boston Marathon is officially underway with people running all over the world. Some running a bit closer to Boston are still planning to finish their 26.2 mile run at the finish line on Boylston Street, read more on CBS Boston. Here’s what else you need to know Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: One in Five Restaurants Closed, Students Building Violins from Home, Serenity in the North End

Today is Monday, September 7 and almost six months after the initial shutdowns of COVID-19 began in Massachusetts – almost one in five restaurants across the state have permanently closed, read more on the Boston Herald. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: North Bennet Street students build violins in their Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Sending a Taste of Massachusetts, Boston Falls in Ranks as a Tourist Destination

Today is Friday, September 4 and if you know someone who is missing a taste of home—or more specifically missing a taste of the North End, now you can send them exactly that, read more on the Boston Herald. Here’s what you need to know for this weekend… Notable News: Labor Day weekend travel: Flights Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: Record Breaking Turnout for Sept. 1 Primary, “Rising Stars Award” Chefs to be Featured in Restaurant Week, Rhythm of the Night

Today is Thursday, September 3 and later this month 22 chefs and food world pros from the Boston area will be featured in a restaurant week to share their mouthwatering dishes after being named “Rising Stars Award” winners by StarChefs, read more from Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable Read More…

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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…

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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…

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Monday’s Brief: Rent Prices Decline Leading Up to September 1st, HIIT by Healthworks, Overnight Street Work

Today is Monday, August 31 and two new Italian restaurants opening in Austin, Texas are taking their cues from Boston’s North End. Owner Chris Meroff is from Boston and was inspired by the Italian heritage coming from the neighborhood, read more on Eater.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:30PM HIIT by Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Saint Anthony’s Feast Virtual Celebration, Concerts in the Courtyard, COVID Restaurant Fees

Today is Friday, August 28 and some local residents are trying to convince Mass General to rethink their expansion plans in an effort to save three buildings – one that dates back to 1884, read more on Universal Hub. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… Saint Anthony’s Feast Online Celebration. The Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: Marathon Virtual Experience Launches, Saint Anthony’s Feast Online Celebration, Charlestown Open Office Hours, Our Harbor Our Home

Today is Thursday, August 27 and hurricane Laura has gained strength by nearly 87% in power over the course of the last 24 hours, making it extremely dangerous for those located directly in its path in Louisiana and Texas. Authorities have put more than 500,000 coastal residents in these areas under mandatory evacuation orders. Read Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: Bostonians in the Suburbs, Vote By Mail Ballot Deadline, Harbor Use Public Forum, Celebrating What Unites Us, EquilibriOM

Today is Wednesday, August 26 and if this pandemic has had city residents thinking about one thing in particular – it’s the decision about whether or not to move to the suburbs. What was once the hottest real estate market in the world has seen renters flood to the suburbs for fresh air and more Read More…

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Tuesday’s Brief: Popover King Closes, Author Talk, More Maps

Today is Tuesday, August 25 and just a year after opening near North Station, Popover King has closed and will no longer be serving up classic New England dishes. Read more at Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM Author Talk: Author E. Dolores Johnson. Join the Boston Public Library, the WGBH Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Illuminate the Harbor Cancelled, HIIT by Healthworks, Overnight Paving

Today is Monday, August 24 and there will be overnight paving operations at various intersections along Atlantic Ave. from High St. to Commercial St. and on Surface Rd. from Clinton St. to Oliver St. in Boston. The work is scheduled to take place from Sunday, August 23, through Thursday, September 3, during the overnight hours of Read More…