I was saddened last month by the death of my friend, Joe Looby, but I smile when I think of what a great guy he was and the superb life Joe led. Joe was smart, and he was blessed with…
Mission Hill/Roxbury’s COVID positive test rate increases to 20 percent
The COVID 19 virus is spreading like wildfire across Mission Hill/Roxbury with 2 out of every 10 residents tested for the virus last week turning out to be positive and a certain degree of panic has set in as children…
CBCU supports Boston Police Officers health and wellness initiatives
City of Boston Credit Union (CBCU) presented the Boston Police Department with the third installment of a $250,000 grant over five years that allows the BPD to provide services and programs necessary for improved health and wellness of officers. The…
Can’t make it to the gym? Local fitness company brings the fitness center to you
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, some residents may not feel comfortable exercising in a gym or fitness center with others. Elite Home Fitness is a company that was started about five years ago by Luis Mendonca, and offers a…
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Pressley Tests Positive for COVID-19 Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued the following statement after receiving a positive COVID-19 test result. “After experiencing COVID-like symptoms, this morning I received a positive, breakthrough COVID-19 test result. Thankfully, my symptoms are relatively mild,…
Violent Part One Crime down 20 percent
Last week the Boston Police released its end of the year crime stats that compares January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021 with the same time period in 2020 and found both Violent Part One Crime and Non-violent Part One…