Story & Photos by Marianne Salza For Jeanne Blasberg, award-winning and best-selling author of “Eden” and “The Nine,” success is personal fulfillment, creative expression and forming connections. Blasberg explained her journey as a writer during the March 10 Beacon Hill…
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Hill House Shutters Mt. Vernon Street Facility until March 31
In response to growing fear over the coronavirus outbreak, Hill House temporarily shuttered its Mt. Vernon Street facility and suspended its on-site activities at noon on Thursday, March 12, and it will remain closed until March 31. “We have always…
Beacon Hill Civic Association Community Corner
Coronavirus Update from the Beacon Hill Civic Association To our Members and the Residents of Beacon Hill: As we respond to this evolving coronavirus (“COVID-19”) situation, which the World Health Organization declared a pandemic last Wednesday, concern for the health of our Members,…
ER Docs, Major Hospitals Preparing for Potential Surge of Patients
Numerous public gatherings, meetings and conferences were abruptly cancelled over the last 10 days, and at the same time, major hospitals in the area were preparing for a potential surge of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases – all this while financial markets…
SBA to Provide Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus up to $2 Million in Disaster Assistance Loans
SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza issued the following statement last Friday in response to the President’s address to the nation: “The President took bold, decisive action to make our 30 million small businesses more resilient to Coronavirus-related economic disruptions. Small businesses are vital…
City Closings and Delays
What You Need to Know • All Boston Public Schools are closed from March 17 through April 27. Read the press release. With schools closed to students, the City will continue to provide free breakfast and lunch meals to all Boston students. View a…
Familiar Face in Neighborhood Opens Charles Street Salon
A familiar face in the neighborhood can add business owner to her resume with the recent opening of Luxor Hair Studio at 137 Charles St. Rosanna Miller, who worked for nearly seven years as a stylist at Adela’s Hair Studio…
MBTA Announces Schedule Revisions That Started March 17
In response to coordinated efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19, the MBTA implemented several changes to service levels effective with the start of service on Tuesday, March 17. These changes were made based on guidance from public health professionals…
Money Tips to Stay Safe From Coronavirus
By Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub Analyst •Ask Your Bank for Help “Many banks and credit unions have stated they are willing to offer assistance to people who face temporary financial hardship due to the coronavirus,” said Jill Gonzalez, WalletHub analyst. “These…
A Fresh Perspective
Friends of the Public Garden Launches Instagram Contest to Showcase Beauty of City Parks As part of the group’s ongoing 50th anniversary celebration, the Friends of the Public Garden is sponsoring an Instagram Contest to showcase the Boston Common, the…