It looks to be another odd year for holiday celebrations. The biggest question likely on most minds is, do we make merry in person or virtually? No matter your plans, the Postal Service is ready to do its part to…
Month: October 2021
Author Talks about Mutiny and Slavery Ties to Old North Church
On the night of June 1, 1743, terror struck the schooner Rising Sun. After completing a routine smuggling voyage where the crew sold enslaved Africans in exchange for chocolate, sugar, and coffee in the Dutch colony of Suriname, the ship…
State Health Officials Announce Eighth Human Case of West Nile Virus in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) last week announced the eighth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The individual is a male in his 50s who was exposed to WNV in Middlesex County.…
North End, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Drop Again
Two weeks ago, the North End and the surrounding area’s COVID weekly positive test rate dropped 25 percent and the positive cases continued to drop and dipped for a second week in a row. According to the weekly report released…
News Briefs
D’Ambrosio Responds to Janey’s Executive Order to Change the Name of Columbus Day Senate candidate Anthony D’Ambrosio has issued the following statement on Boston Mayor Kim Janey to change the name of the Columbus Day Holiday to Indigenous Peoples’ Day:…
Rep. David Biele Backs Erin Murphy for City Council At-Large
State Representative David Biele, who represents South Boston and parts of Dorchester, has endorsed Erin Murphy to be Boston’s next At-Large City Councilor, praising her commitment to public safety and her heartfelt efforts to eradicate the scourge of substance abuse…
AAPI Action Group of Boston Endorses Annissa Essaibi George for Mayor
AAPI Action Group, a grassroots organization, founded by prominent Asian Americans of different descents proudly endorse Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George’s bid for mayor of Boston. Annissa’s work ethic, commitment to strong education, safe neighborhoods, and compassionate citizenship exemplifies the kind…
The Pernicious Effects of Social Media
The recent revelations about the harmful influences of social media upon young people that first appeared in the Wall St. Journal and then before Congress with the testimony of a former Facebook employee (who had provided the Wall St. Journal…
Guest Op-Ed: All Neighborhoods Deserve Equal Funding, Not Just the Loudest and Most Powerful Voices
By Pam Kocher The momentum around this year’s mayoral election comes in part due to anticipation in the neighborhoods that new and diverse leadership will not only continue Boston’s strong growth, but also will ensure that all neighborhoods continue to share in that growth. A…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Good Luck Joe State Senator Joe Boncore has decided to move on leaving his seat open for a special election. In reflecting of his time in office, the senator played a major role in assisting the North…