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City of Boston’s response to COVID-19: the latest updates

Ha Ta, Editor-in-chief
February 25, 2021
Dorchester and Roxbury do not have many air conditioned public spaces where residents can cool off during heat waves.

Boston Neighborhoods Impacted by Urban Heat

Julia Hong, Reporter
May 14, 2020
Dorchester and Roxbury do not have many air conditioned public spaces where residents can cool off during heat waves.

A summer heatwave could hurt Boston neighborhoods already suffering from COVID-19

Julia Hong and Ben Farber
May 14, 2020
What are the rules about wearing face masks in Massachusetts?

What are the rules about wearing face masks in Massachusetts?

Catherine McGloin, Editor-in-chief
May 6, 2020
Mass NOW members hand out these bags to raise awareness about period poverty.

Coronavirus could sideline important period poverty bill

Ali Dusinberre, Reporter
April 28, 2020
Stephanie cave with her wife and daughter. Photo via Facebook.

Changemaker: Stephanie Cave, Boston Area Mask Initiative founder

Catherine McGloin, Editor-in-chief
April 20, 2020
Boston City Council meeting April 15, 2020

Boston City Council meeting April 15, 2020

Jordan Erb
April 16, 2020
Help the Scope report on COVID-19

Help the Scope report on COVID-19

Catherine McGloin, Editor-in-chief
April 7, 2020
Boston City Council meeting April 1, 2020

Boston City Council meeting April 1, 2020

Jordan Erb
April 3, 2020
Boston City Council meeting March 25, 2020

Boston City Council meeting March 25, 2020

Jordan Erb, Reporter
March 26, 2020
Screenshot of Boston City Council President Kim Janey's announcement to close City council meetings to the public. Image via Twitter.

Boston City Council closed and meeting held remotely due to coronavirus

Jordan Erb
March 18, 2020
Ethos in Jamaica Plain has closed ten of their community cafes, but will still serve the elderly through Meals on Wheels or home delivery. / Photo by Eileen O'Grady

How is coronavirus affecting Boston’s nonprofits?

Catherine McGloin, Ruth Hunger, and Eileen O'Grady
March 17, 2020
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