Samantha C. Camilo of Jamaica Plain was among more than 800 bachelor’s degrees at its in-person undergraduate celebration ceremonies on May 23. Degrees were conferred to graduates who had completed their academic degree requirements in August and December of 2020,…
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Gov. Baker Files Legislation to Extend Certain COVID-19 Emergency Measures
On May 25, Governor Charlie Baker filed legislation to extend certain emergency measures currently in place via executive orders that are set to expire on June 15 when the State of Emergency will be rescinded. Most restrictions, including limitations placed…
A Memorial Day To Look Back and Ahead
If Memorial Day of 2020 was unlike any other, Memorial Day of 2021 will represent almost a 180 degree turnabout from the dark days of a year ago. Thanks to the miraculous production of vaccines and plummeting infection and hospitalizations…
Op-Ed: As Our City Reopens and the Weather Gets Warmer, I Encourage Everyone Who Can Support Our Small Businesses
By Acting Mayor Kim Janey Warmer weather has brought good news in Boston’s fight against the pandemic. Across our city, COVID-19 cases have dropped to their lowest levels in more than a year. And, from Roxbury to Roslindale, East Boston…
Letters to the Editor
Community Deserves a Transparent Process for Sale of Blessed Sacrament Church Dear Editor We want to thank the hundreds of people who have joined our campaign in support of development at Blessed Sacrament Church that prioritizes the community’s vision and…
Dr. Hutton receives Stanley L. Robbins Award for Excellence in Teaching
Jamaica Plain resident Elizabeth Hutton, MD, assistant professor of medicine and pediatrics, has been recognized with Boston University School of Medicine’s (BUSM) highest teaching honor, the Stanley L. Robbins Award for Excellence in Teaching. The annual award honors an outstanding…
Proposed Leonard Nimoy Memorial Finds Home at Museum of Science
By Dan Murphy Last Friday, March 26, on the first official “Leonard Nimoy Day” in the City of Boston,” as well as what would’ve been the 90th birthday of the West End native best known for his portrayal of Mr.…
Carla B. Monteiro Announces candidacy for Council at-Large
Carla B. Monteiro (MSW, LCSW) announced her candidacy for Boston City Council at-large in Dorchester recently, surrounded virtually and in-person by family, community members, and leaders including Sheriff Steve Tompkins. Monteiro lives out her deep-rooted values of compassion and caring…
Kelly Ransom Announces Candidacy for District 6 seat on Boston City Council
Family, friends, and supporters of Kelly Ransom (she/her) gathered on Tuesday, April 6, outside of the entrance of the now-closed Bella Luna Restaurant and Milky Way Lounge, where Ransom worked periodically for seven years. Ransom is a queer formerly homeless…
Kaitz Named an “Up & Coming Lawyer”
Boston law firm Davis Malm is pleased to announce that attorney Robert M. Kaitz has been named a 2021 Excellence in the Law “Up & Coming Lawyer” by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. This annual award recognizes rising stars in the legal community who have practiced for…