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LOCAL ALBUMS TO RIDE OUT OF THE PANDEMIC
Archives for June 2021
STATE WIRE: MA CLIMATE PLANNER WARNS OF EXTREME SUMMER HEAT
"Extreme heat is actually the deadliest type of weather event."
FROM BOSTON TO WASHINGTON, POLS ATTEMPT TO GET SCHOOLS ON TRACK
Some of the many problems facing BPS and schools across the state
EDITORIAL: ADVERTISERS ARE RETURNING TO DIGBOSTON, YOU CAN HELP KEEP IT THAT WAY
Buy ads in our pages or tell your bosses to buy them today!
FILM REVIEW: “THE AMERICAN SECTOR”
Directed by Courtney Stephens and Pacho Velez. US, 2020, 68 minutes. Available on virtual cinema platforms, including The Brattlite.
RESTAURANT WORKER POWER HOUR
Speakers will address the importance of tipping and raising minimum wage.
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? SAVE THE DATE
REDISTRICTING COMMITTEE HOLDS PUBLIC HEARING FOR 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT
Chinatown community members are encouraged to participate.
STATE WIRE: GROUPS URGE MA RESIDENTS TO GET TESTED FOR HIV, WORK TO END STIGMA
"Being an individual in a relationship where I have a partner who is HIV-positive, and I'm HIV negative, it's even more of an important incentive in even my own personal life to have a regular testing and checkup routine."
WRESTLING OPPRESSION
For the Boston League of Wicked Wrestlers, the fight inside the ring is barely half the battle
THE LATEST ON DORCHESTER’S HUMPHREYS STREET STUDIOS
“Artists attempt preservation of long-time workspaces, seek community, neighborhood, and city support”
MUNICIPALITIES NEED TO KEEP VIRTUAL ACCESS IN A POST-PANDEMIC WORLD
Meetings that had mainly just consisted of the board members now had dozens of tenants attending remotely, calling attention to maintenance and access issues
FILM REVIEW: “ZOLA”
Co-written and directed by Janicza Bravo. US, 2020, 90 minutes. Opens theatrically on Tuesday, June 29.
SPECIAL VIDEO: INSIDE THE MASS DEPT OF CORRECTION DURING COVID
A documentary about the impact that a lack of effective pandemic protocol has had on the Bay State
“CRIME OF THE TRUEST KIND” IS A MASS PODCAST LIKE NO OTHER
“Centered on New England crime stories, each episode unravels the details of what happened.”
MICHELLE WU COURTS CLIMATE JUSTICE ACTIVISTS WITH BOLD “BOSTON GREEN NEW DEAL”
“In Boston, when we talk about bold, systemic changes, the barriers are never about resources. The barrier is always our political will.”
ARE YOU HOLDING CORPORATIONS ACCOUNTABLE? HERE’S A GOOD PLACE TO START.
I’m not sure what it will take to stop the rich from getting wealthier at the expense of everyone else, but considering the battle at hand I am excited to flank and collaborate with the Corporate Behavior Index
PICS & RECAP: AMANDI MUSIC IN THE MFA COURTYARD
It’s hard to imagine a more memorable musical experience to help emerge from a pandemic, from the IG-friendly backdrop to the tight backing band and Amandi’s golden pipes.
A VISION FOR PIER 5 IN CHARLESTOWN (AND FOR THE FUTURE OF BOSTON)
Many of us are interested in waterfront accessibility for the general population, attention to social justice, and continuing to provide amenities to disadvantaged community members.
EXCERPT: THE HISTORY OF TATTOOING IN BOSTON
Edward Liberty’s Boston location gave him fresh proximity to his maturing sons and influence upon them
RECAP: JUBILEE ON JUNETEENTH: LIBERATING THE PRACTICE OF PENTECOST
“We can never celebrate without remembering the story of the struggle.”
INTERVIEW: CORY BRANAN AHEAD OF HIS SIGNATURE SET AT CITY WINERY
“I sort of became that guy last year, I went down the rabbit hole and I spent a lot of time learning.”
WHAT’S FOR BREAKFAST? ACCESSORY
WITH MASS RECOGNIZING JUNETEENTH, LOCAL UNIVERSITIES HONOR OFFICIAL HOLIDAY
“I would challenge all organizations who adopt Juneteenth as a holiday to not just do the performative gesture of making it a holiday.”
OPERA IN THE KEY OF FREEDOM
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center will host a virtual event in honor of Juneteenth.
EAST BOSTON FAMILIES HOLD VIGIL TO STOP REDEVELOPMENT OF HOMES
The gathering is being held by families at 168 Gove Street, in response to a luxury developer's plan to build condos.
GETTING TO KNOW A LITTLE MORE ABOUT FRUGAL BOOKSTORE, A YEAR LATER
Since then, we have joined different networks that include resources for indie and Black-owned bookstores all over the country.
LEADING WITH LOVE: CHELSEA’S WESTERN FRONT BRINGS ART & OPPORTUNITY TO COMMUNITY
“We are trying to be the best we can be in this industry. We have our challenges, we faced them all head-on and fought through”
THE ONLY CONSTANT IS CHANGE … LOTS OF CHANGE
The post-pandemic Boston-area restaurant scene could end up being one that’s nearly unrecognizable in some ways. Whether this is a good thing or a bad thing (or both) remains to be seen
DEAR READER: ODD MAN IN
"This column isn’t just about the powers of pickleball, though, but rather friendly competitive sports of most kinds."
