Three weeks ago, Beacon Hill and the surrounding area’s COVID weekly positive test rate skyrocketed nearly 50 percent but positive cases have dropped for two weeks in a row. Two weeks ago the weekly positive test rate fell 37 percent…
Author: John Lynds
Beacon Hill, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Drop
Two weeks ago, Beacon Hill and the surrounding area’s COVID weekly positive test rate skyrocketed nearly 50 percent but the positive cases in the area have begun to decline. Between September 13 and September 20 Beacon Hill and the surrounding…
On the Campaign Trail: City Councilor Edwards Officially Launches Campaign for State Senate
On Saturday, District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards officially launched her campaign for the First Suffolk & Middlesex State Senate seat recently vacated by Joe Boncore. A Special Election for the seat has been set for Tuesday, December 14. Speaking…
Beacon Hill Went With Wu and Campbell During Last Week’s Preliminary Election
While Boston voters as a whole picked Michelle Wu and Anissa Essaibi George to advance to the November General Election for Boston Mayor, Beacon Hill voters supported Wu and Andrea Campbell for Mayor. Voters narrowed the field of Boston Mayoral…
Beacon Hill, Surrounding Neighborhoods COVID Cases Spike Nearly 50 Percent
Last week, citywide the COVID positive test rate neared the 5 percent threshold the CDC and city used during the height of the pandemic last year to begin reconsidering the phased reopening of certain businesses, public spaces and events. Aside…
Wu and Essaibi George to Square Off for Mayor in November Election
In a historic election where four women candidates of color and one male candidate of color all vied for Mayor of Boston, voters on Tuesday have narrowed the field of seven candidates down to two. On Tuesday, Michelle Wu and…
BPHC Raises Risk Level to Residents of West Nile to High
At the end of last week the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that Boston’s West Nile Virus risk level has been raised from moderate to high. This designation by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is based on the…
Boston’s Municipal Primary Set for Tuesday, September 14
Next Tuesday on September 14 Beacon Hill voters will head to the polls during the Boston Municipal Primary election and cast their ballots for Mayor and At-Large City Councilor. Beacon Hill voters will choose from a field of seven mayoral…
“Voice of the Celtics” Eddie Palladino Lends Voice to New NBA Video Game
Diehard Boston Celtics fans are sure to recognize the new voice that will serve as the announcer for Visual Concepts upcoming NBA 2K22 video game that will be released around Christmas. The “Voice of the Celtics” Eddie Palladino, who has…
Markey Hosts Climate Action Conversation at NE Aquarium
At a Climate Action Conversation at the New England Aquarium last Thursday U.S. Sen. Ed Markey called the global warming crisis a ‘Code Red’ and outlined steps needed to be taken now to ensure a sustainable future for the planet.…