The Navy Yard Garden Association has been preparing an amazing exhibit of more than 30 kinetic sculptures since last summer – engaging with the artist and his representatives since August of last year. It was supposed to be a grand…
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The Cooperative Bank Supports Boston Food Pantries During COVID -19 Pandemic
In response to increased demand on local food pantries as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Cooperative Bank (TCB) will donate $10,000 to Boston food pantries. The funds will be distributed in $2,500 increments to the food pantries in…
DiDomenico Announce New Legal Protections for Health Care Workers
Senator Sal DiDomenico recently announced that the Massachusetts Legislature passed a bill providing additional legal protections for health care personnel and facilities to ensure that they can rapidly respond to the COVID-19 emergency. “Our health care workers are on the…
RCN Boston Partners With iHeartMedia Boston to Honor Community Heroes
RCN Boston, an award-winning and leading provider of fiber and broadband services, announced a partnership with iHeartMedia Boston to honor local community heroes of the coronavirus pandemic. The partnership was developed to show appreciation during these uncertain times to the…
City Uses Mobile Loud-Speaker Messages in Multiple Languages to Get COVID-19 Message Out
On Saturday at noon, the City deployed seven Boston Public Works trucks with sound equipment to broadcast a message about COVID-19: stay home as much as you can, wash your hands often, cover your face when out, and keep your…
Gardens for Charlestown Celebrates Baby Bunnies on Main Street
Nothing is worse for lettuce than baby bunnies, but few things are as adorable and charming as seeing the little scoundrels being born and nesting. Gardeners have a love/hate relationship with rabbits, but for a family of newborn rabbits in…
Kennedy Officially on September Ballot for U.S. Senate
Massachusetts Secretary of State William Galvin’s office confirmed April 15 that Congressman Joe Kennedy III will appear on the ballot for U.S. Senate in September. After months of collecting signatures across the Commonwealth, the Kennedy for MA campaign received final…
City Publishes Mapping Tool, Chart for Testing Sites in Boston
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) on Monday launched a new mapping tool to help Boston residents find locations offering COVID-19 testing. The City of Boston is partnering with community health centers to increase access to testing,…
BPDA Authorizes Rent Deferment for Qualified Commercial Tenants
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA) Board on April 16 authorized the agency to enter into rent deferment agreements to support the small and large businesses that occupy BPDA-owned properties and have been impacted by the COVID-19 public health emergency. …
State Announces Distribution of PPE to All Emergency Responders in Massachusett
Gov. Charlie Baker on April 17 announced the distribution of approximately 200,000 respirator masks for all local law enforcement officers and firefighters to ensure they have the protective equipment during the COVID-19 crisis. These FDA-approved respirator masks will be distributed…