Dave Watkins

Boston Halts Construction, Closes Schools as COVID-19 Cases Reach 33

Boston halts construction and launches $20 million fund as COVID-19 cases hit 33 citywide.

Boston Closes All Public Schools Starting March 17 Over Coronavirus Surge

Boston closes all public schools starting March 17 as coronavirus cases reach 25 in the city.

Boston Marathon Postponed to September 14 as COVID-19 Forces Historic Date Change

Boston officials postpone the 2020 Boston Marathon to September 14 over COVID-19 concerns.

Boston Marks International Women's Day With Art Contest and Suffrage Centennial Programming

Boston City Hall hosts International Women's Day celebration tied to suffrage centennial.

Boston School Committee Weighs $80 Million Budget Increase as COVID-19 Looms

Boston School Committee holds FY21 budget hearing as governor declares COVID-19 state of emergency.

Boston PFC Approves Seven DND Property Actions Across Four Neighborhoods

Boston Public Facilities Commission clears seven Department of Neighborhood Development property actions in a single session.

Walsh and Polito Open Interise 2020 With Pledges on Minority Business and Workforce Access

Interise 2020 opens in Boston with keynote calls to close the racial wealth gap.

Matignon Warriors top Fenway Panthers in sectional finals on last-second free throws

Matignon Warriors defeat Fenway Panthers 44-42 in MIAA Girls North Division IV Sectional Finals at Tewksbury High.

Boston City Council Adopts Three COVID-19 Relief Resolutions at First Remote Session

Boston City Council adopts three COVID-19 economic relief resolutions at its first-ever remote session.

Boston City Council Passes Four Police Grants in First Virtual Hybrid Meeting

Boston City Council passes four police grants totaling more than $455,600 in first-ever hybrid virtual meeting.