May 25 marked the one year anniversary of Geroge Floyd’s death after former Minnesota police officer Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for more than nine minutes. Acting Mayor Kim Janey on Tuesday said that “on this anniversary of the…
Month: May 2021
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…
Barros, Santiago help stuff gift bags for senior mothers as part of ‘I Remember Mama’ event
JP-based nonprofit Volunteers of America of Massachusetts (VOAMASS) held its 26th annual ‘I Remember Mama’ event on May 8, but this year, the event looked a little different. The program is typically a brunch held at a hotel for around…
District 6 candidates respond to questions in forum hosted by JP Progressives; NAACP Boston
JP Progressives and NAACP Boston hosted a candidate forum for the District 6 City Council candidates on April 28. So far, candidates include Kendra Hickslk, Kelly Ransom, and Mary Tamor. The candidates were asked a series of questions by moderators…
E-13 police present April crime overview
By Laura Plummer On Thursday, May 6, District E13 of the Boston Police Department hosted its monthly virtual police and community relations meeting. The meeting is an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions of local law enforcement.…
La policía de JP presenta los datos de delincuencia de abril
El jueves 6 de mayo, el Distrito E-13 del Departamento de Policía de Boston presentó su reunión mensual de relaciones entre la policía y la comunidad. La reunión es una oportunidad para que el público haga preguntas a las autoridades…
Roslindale’s COVID test rate decreases as numbers in the neighborhood remain low
Roslindale’s weekly COVID-19 positive test rate remains well below 5 percent according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) last Friday. According to the latest data 929 Roslindale residents were tested last week and 2.5…
Michelle Wu for Mayor surpasses $1 Million cash on hand
City Councilor and candidate for Mayor Michelle Wu announced that her Mayoral campaign has more than $1 million in the bank, reaching a key milestone that puts her campaign in a strong position for the months ahead. In a powerful…