Charlestown’s weekly COVID-19 positive test rate decreased significantly according to the latest data released on Friday by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). According to the BPHC report, last week 655 residents were tested and 1.8 percent were positive. This…
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Essaibi George Looks to Tackle Equity, Lack of Consistency in Education Plan
Last Tuesday At-Large City Councilor, former high school teacher and current Boston Mayoral Candidate Annissa Essaibi George released her education plan. Before entering the political arena, Essaibi George taught Economics, Business Management and Health and Human Services to juniors and…
Rockland Trust Will Acquire East Boston Savings Bank
East Boston Savings Bank and Rockland Trust announced last week that the two banks have inked a merger agreement for Rockland to acquire EBSB’s parent company, Meridian Bancorp., thus acquiring EBSB in a $1.15 billion deal. Under the agreement each…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Update, Acting Mayor Janey Announces Updates Reopening Guidance
Charlestown’s weekly COVID-19 positive test rate decreased for a second week in a row according to the latest data released on Friday by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). According to the BPHC report, last week 568 residents were tested…
Councilor Edwards Appointed Vice-Chair of the Council’s New Committee on COVID-19 Recovery
Last week City Council President Pro Tempore Matt O’Malley appointed At Large City Councilor Michael Flaherty and District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards as chair and vice chair of the Council’s new Committee on COVID-19 Recovery. Last Wednesday, the Council…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test-Rate Decreases
After posting a 97 percent increase in the positive test rate two weeks ago, Charlestown’s weekly COVID-19 positive test rate decreased last week according to the latest data released on Friday by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). According to…
FEMA to Reimburse Families Up to $9,000 Who Lost a Loved One Due to COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. With many families struggling through the pandemic with loss of jobs and income the added expense of providing a funeral for a loved one that succumbed to the virus has…
Charlestown’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Decreases
Charlestown’s weekly COVID-19 positive test rate decreased last week while the cumulative rate increased slightly according to the latest data released on Friday by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). According to the BPHC report, last week 1,023 residents were…
Recovery on the Harbor Cuts Ribbon
A new resource center for people in recovery opened its doors in East Boston earlier this month that hopes to target the recovery community in Eastie, Winthrop, Revere, Charlestown and Chelsea. Run by North Suffolk Mental Health Association (NSMH) Recovery…
Edwards Named One of Most Impactful Black Women in Boston
Last week Get Konnected!, a local business networking organization, released its first ever list of Boston’s Most Impactful Black Women and District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards was on the list. Get Konnected! CEO Colette Phillips said the honors included…