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NOTES FROM THE PANDEMIC: 3.14.20 DIGBOSTON UPDATE

Written by JASON PRAMAS Posted March 14, 2020 Filed Under: NEWS+OPINIONS

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MARCH 14, 2020

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Massachusetts: 138


MA Bill Aims to Stop People from Losing Their Homes During Outbreak

Yesterday, Rep. Mike Connolly (D-Cambridge) and Rep. Kevin Honan (D-Boston) introduced a new bill in the Mass legislature, HD.4935, An Act Providing for a Moratorium on Evictions and Foreclosures During the COVID19 Emergency. Here’s hoping that they follow up with a bill to freeze rents for all tenants statewide in this time of crisis at the amount they currently pay. Read Connolly’s blog post for all the details:
https://www.repmikeconnolly.org/moratorium_evictions_foreclosures_coronavirus_emergency_connolly_honan/.


The Latest DigBoston Articles on the Coronavirus Crisis

My colleague Chris Faraone—energized by the pandemic in the way only a true journalist can be—has pumped out no less than four articles related to the Boston area coronavirus situation in the last couple of days. Most impressive. Check them all out below:

MASS CREATIVES ARE STRUGGLING THROUGH CORONAVIRUS. HERE’S HOW.
https://digboston.com/mass-creatives-are-struggling-through-coronavirus-heres-how/

A SHORT NOTE OF APPRECIATION FOR ESSENTIAL RETAIL WORKERS
https://digboston.com/a-short-note-of-appreciation-for-essential-retail-workers/

A DISABILITY RIGHTS ACTIVIST SCHOOLS US ON CORONAVIRUS SAFETY MEASURES
https://digboston.com/a-disability-rights-activist-schools-us-on-coronavirus-safety-measures/

A SOMEWHAT NORMAL SCENE AT LOGAN (AT LEAST FOR DURING A PANDEMIC)
https://digboston.com/a-somewhat-normal-scene-at-logan-at-least-for-during-a-pandemic/


Important Request to DigBoston Readers

To our loyal audience,

You can’t put a price on vital local journalism. So we didn’t, but we do need your help, as the coronavirus crisis is a major threat to our ability to keep the city informed.

We pride ourselves on having navigated many storms in the world of independent local media, but this time is different.

A significant amount of our revenue—advertising, ticketing, events—is directly tied to people getting together in groups. The current situation has virtually eliminated this income all at once.

At a time when the city needs local coverage more than ever, we’re asking for your help to support continued coverage. We are committed to providing full access to readers, particularly as we confront the impact of COVID-19 on our community.

Please consider a voluntary donation to sustain our mission of keeping access free for everyone.

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JASON PRAMAS
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Executive editor and associate publisher, DigBoston. Executive director of Boston Institute for Nonprofit Journalism. Former founder and editor/publisher of Open Media Boston. 2018 & 2019 Association of Alternative Newsmedia Political Column Award Winner.

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