Boston Cancels In-Person 124th Marathon, Plans Virtual Race Amid Pandemic
Boston cancels the 124th Boston Marathon as an in-person race for the first time since 1918.
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Boston Launches $6 Million Grant Fund to Help Small Businesses Reopen Safely
Boston launches a $6 million safety grant program for small businesses as Boston Hope Medical Center stops accepting patients.
Walsh Announces $4 Million in Small Business Grants and New PPE Web Resource
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Boston Mayor Reads Dr. Seuss to Children at YMCA Summer Program
Boston Mayor Marty visited a Greater Boston YMCA summer program July 22, reading Dr. Seuss's "The Foot Book" to a group of young children in an informal session captured on Boston's community access TV.
Boston Public Facilities Commission Approves All Five Construction Contracts Unanimously
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Boston's First Cannabis Dispensary Opens Under State Economic Empowerment Program
Boston opens its first recreational cannabis dispensary as Pure Oasis prepares to welcome customers Monday on Blue Hill Avenue in Grove Hall.
Boston PFC Approves Seven Affordable Housing and Community Development Votes
Boston's Public Facilities Commission unanimously approved all seven Department of Neighborhood Development votes on its July 22 agenda, advancing affordable housing, a community garden, and a pre-apprentice training center across Roxbury and Dorchester.
Boston Announces Permanent Bus Lanes on Three Major Corridors This Fall
Boston announces permanent bus lanes, bike infrastructure, and outdoor dining extension amid COVID-19 update.
Walsh Unveils Civilian Police Oversight Office Plan, Awaits Final Task Force Report
Boston Mayor Walsh previews civilian police oversight office and school reopening deal. Mayor Martin J.
Boston PIC Approves Five Street and Easement Petitions Across City Neighborhoods
Boston's Public Improvement Commission approved five separate development petitions and advanced seven more to public hearing at its September 3, 2020 session.