Parks in Newton have served as a respite for residents throughout the pandemic. No matter the season, Newton Parks and Recreation Commissioner Nicole Banks said she has seen an increase in the number of Newtonians frequenting these public spaces.
Coronavirus Updates, Metro, Boston, Newton
Governor Baker Outlines Remainder of Massachusetts Reopening Timeline
Face coverings will no longer be required outside where social distancing is possible beginning on Friday, and restrictions on all businesses, including capacity limits, will be lifted on Aug. 1, Governor Charlie Baker announced on Tuesday.
Metro, Boston, Newton
Bostonians Face Another Patriots’ Day Without the Boston Marathon
Whether sitting in a baby stroller in Hopkinton or watching as a Boston College student at Mile 21, the Boston Marathon has been a constant throughout Emma Saart’s life—until 2020. A Massachusetts native, Saart said the Boston Marathon has always been a large part of her life.
Metro, Politics, Boston, City
Kim Janey Sworn in as Boston’s First Black and Female Mayor
Former Boston City Council President Kim Janey was sworn in as the 55th mayor of Boston on Wednesday morning following the confirmation of Marty Walsh, BC ’09, as Labor Secretary on Tuesday.
Metro, Top Story, Features, Boston, Coronavirus Updates
“It’s the Best it Can Be”: Boston Students Navigate College During a Pandemic
Since returning to campus in the fall, Boston College students have grown accustomed to COVID-19 testing, social distancing, and contact tracing. These new measures have created a unique BC experience, but changes to college life are all too familiar to students throughout the Boston area.
Boston, Coronavirus Updates, Metro
Mass. Residents Over 16 to Be Eligible for Vaccine Starting April 19
The general public, including all residents 16 years and older, will be eligible to receive the vaccine in Massachusetts on April 19, according to Governor Charlie Baker’s announcement on Wednesday.
Coronavirus Updates, Newton, Boston, Metro
Vaccination Site at Fenway Park To Move to Hynes Convention Center
The notice of the Fenway vaccination site closure follows Baker’s Wednesday announcement that K-12 teachers, childcare workers, and school staff will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 11. This will add an additional 400,000 people to the eligible population, according to Baker.
Coronavirus Updates, Newton, Boston, Metro
Teachers to be Eligible for COVID-19 Vaccines in Massachusetts
K-12 teachers, child care workers, and school staff will be able to register for COVID-19 vaccinations at any of the 170 distribution locations within Massachusetts beginning on March 11.
Metro, Boston, Arts
MFA Boston Celebrates Hip-Hop Culture With Multifaceted Exhibit
In the post-graffiti movement, pioneered by Jean-Michel Basquiat in 1980s New York City, street art evolved to become recognized in the fine arts world. His legacy is celebrated in “Writing the Future: Basquiat and the Hip-Hop Generation” at the MFA.
Metro, Boston
Boston Pride Parade Postponed, The City Considers Fall 2021 Date
The 50th anniversary Boston Pride Parade and Festival has been postponed from the usual June date due to restrictions on large gatherings in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
