The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness…
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John D. O’Bryant School Youth Group Wins Award at Virtual Kick Butts Day
This year, the annual Kick Butts Day event at the Massachusetts State House could not take place. However youth from The 84 Movement still wanted an event to celebrate their efforts to reduce the influence of the tobacco and vaping…
Hill House United Travel Soccer Teams Go Virtual
Hill House, Inc., an independent, nonprofit community center in downtown Boston has adapted its more than 100-plus enrichment and athletics programs into synchronous virtual learning opportunities, including its travel youth soccer league, United. Realizing the importance of health and wellness…
Bay Village HDC Hears Townhome Proposal for 132 Arlington St. Parking Lot
The Bay Village Historic District Commission held its first virtual meeting via Zoom on May 12, where an advisory review for the construction of nine rowhouses on the existing parking lot at 132 Arlington St. was heard. The Commission was…
Harvard Gardens and Red Bull Show Gratitude for MGH Nurses
Candidate for 8th Congressional District Hopes to Achieve Single-Payer Healthcare System
Dr. Robbie Goldstein said his decision for seeking the 8th Congressional district seat boils down to just one thing: assuring that all citizens have access to universal and comprehensive healthcare coverage. “I’m a firm believer in a single-payer healthcare system,…
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Walsh Cancels All Festivals and Parades for the Summer; Boston Pops to Hold Virtual July 4th Event
Mayor Walsh on May 8 announced that all festivals and parades scheduled to be held on city property this summer, up to and including Labor Day, will be cancelled. He encouraged organizers of these events to create virtual versions so…
Rep. Livingstone to Hold Virtual Office Hours
While holding traditional office hours at coffee shops in the neighborhoods he represents isn’t an option now, State Rep. Jay Livingstone is connecting with his constituents via virtual office hours today, Thursday, May 14, from 4 to 6 p.m. “I…
Rep. Livingstone Among Those Facing Challenges in Securing Child-Care Services
State Rep. Jay Livingstone knows firsthand the challenges of finding child care in the age of COVID-19, and he also knows from talking to constituents that his dilemma is far from unique. “Before the pandemic hit, my wife and I…