We don’t pretend to be experts in biology — and maybe we’ve been watching too many science fiction movies these days — but the ability of the COVID-19 virus to mutate (or shape-shift, in the lingo of sci-fi fans) in…
Wu, officials visit Long Island campus; say bringing back services is a ‘medium-to long-term’ goal
Mayor Michelle Wu, along with Senior Advisor Dr. Monica Bharel, Boston Public Health Commission Executive Director Dr. Bisola Ojikutu, Chief of Housing Sheila Dillon, Chief of Operations Dion Irish, as well as other members of the Administration, took a ferry…
Minimum wage increase started January 1
Attorney General Maura Healey is reminding employees and employers that the state’s minimum wage increased to $14.25 per hour beginning Jan. 1, 2022. The AG’s Office has also made available its wage and hour poster that employers are required to display in…
Wu announces actions to increase affordable housing
Mayor Michelle Wu on December 21 announced a series of actions to increase affordable housing and stabilize communities, commissioning two feasibility studies to shape updates to Boston’s policies. First, a study of the existing Inclusionary Development Program requirements and market…
The 47th Annual Boston SciFi Film Festival and Marathon festival dates
The Boston SciFi Film Festival and Marathon (Boston SciFi), the longest-running genre festival in the U.S., returns as a hybrid event for its 47th year (SF47). SF47 will take place February 16 – 21, 2022 in person at the Somerville…
Baker administration recommending masks for indoor spaces; deploying National Guard
Governor Charlie Baker and Secretary of Health and Human Services Marylou Sudders held a press conference on December 21 to provide updates on COVID-19 in the Commonwealth. The administration announced that the mask guidance has been updated to recommend that…