A federal judge denied suspended Newton Judge Shelley Joseph and retired court officer Wesley MacGregor’s request to dismiss their charges of conspiracy and obstruction of justice.
Metro, Top Story, Boston
Protest Against Killing of George Floyd Held at City Hall, Boston Common
“People need to stay mad,” said Ade Laurent, a protester. “When they stay mad, that’s when we’ll get a change.”
Metro, Featured Story, Boston, Coronavirus Updates, City
Governor Baker Announces Plan to Reopen Massachusetts
Mass. Governor Charlie Baker released a four-phase plan for reopening the state, including specifics for the reopening of institutions of higher education.
Metro, Boston, Newton, Coronavirus Updates, City
Newton Senior Sells Handsewn Masks to Benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank
Newton senior Izzy Klein launched Masks by Izzy to provide hand sewn masks for protection against the coronavirus, while donating half of the proceeds to the Greater Boston Food Bank.
Metro, Arts, Boston
Newton Covenant Church Hosts Virtual Concert Benefitting Boston Public Schools
Newton Covenant Church spearheaded the initiative to raise money for the Boston Resiliency Fund and the Newton COVID-19 Care Fund with music.
Metro, Boston, Newton, Coronavirus Updates, City
Feed the Fight Boston Supports Both Medical Personnel and Local Businesses
Feed the Fight Boston is donating meals to those on the front lines in hospitals. It was started by four women from Newton in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Metro, Boston, Coronavirus Updates, City
Local Businesses Struggle as BC Students Leave Campus
As Boston College students and faculty are adapting to their new online environment, the stores closely linked to BC have felt the impact of the University’s decision on their business.
Metro, Off Campus, Politics, Featured Story, Administration, Boston, Coronavirus Updates, Colleges
Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon Petitions Universities to Stay on Campus
Boston City Councilor Liz Breadon encouraged BC, BU, and Harvard students to assist them in petitioning their universities to stay on campus.
Metro, Boston, Coronavirus Updates, City
Walsh Announces St. Patrick’s Day Parade Cancelled, Plans to Hold Boston Marathon Unaffected
Mayor Walsh said at a press conference on Tuesday that the coronavirus has not affected plans to hold the Boston Marathon. He announced that the city’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade would be canceled.
Metro, Boston, Coronavirus Updates
Massachusetts Colleges Transition to Online Classes in Response to Coronavirus
Several Massachusetts colleges have moved to online classes due to rising concerns of the spread of the novel coronavirus. Governor Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency in Massachusetts.
