President Biden declared recently that the COVID-19 pandemic officially will be over in May, but in our view, that is just wishful thinking. In January, the number of COVID-related deaths fell after a holiday spike, but nevertheless numbered about 2,100…
Safe Consumption Sites Are the Only Way To Stem the Tide of Drug Overdoses
The so-called War on Drugs, which began in the administration of Richard Nixon, has been ongoing in America for more than 50 years. Putting aside the fact that Nixon began his war on drugs primarily as a means for incarcerating…
Obituaries 03-16-2023
Thomas M. Reppucci Aka Antonio (Tony) Navarro A Resident of Revere and a North End Legend for Over 40 Years On any given evening in Boston’s North End, with the delightful aromas of traditional Italian cuisine enticing the senses, it…
Wu Announces Citywide Permanent Outdoor Dining Program
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced the City of Boston’s Permanent Outdoor Dining Program that will see less outdoor dining in the North End when the program starts on May 1. In a statement, Wu said,…
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Arroyo, Coletta File Ordinance To Make Boston First In the Country To Establish Food Recovery Program
Special to the Regional Review Boston City Councilors Ricardo Arroyo (District 5) and Gabriela Coletta (District 1) filed an ordinance for the city to formally establish an Office of Food Justice and a Food Recovery Program to address food insecurity…