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BREAKING NEWS: Statewide deaths surge by 96; more than 15,000 infected

From drive-by visits to ‘grab-and-go’ meals, BGCD keeps their mission alive

The Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester closed its doors last month, but the institution is making sure its important community outreach work is continuing— both virtually and through the odd social distancing-compliant visit. Deirdre Habershaw, an Ashmont... Read more

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Dot, Mattapan health centers among those to get millions in federal funding

Community health centers in Massachusetts will see an infusion of $36.5 million statewide, with several key facilities in Dorchester and Mattapan included in the funding awards through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) under CARES Act... Read more

Boston's 'new normal'— masks when outside, overnight curfew

Mayor Walsh this week asked all Bostonians to observe a nighttime curfew from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. and to begin wearing face-coverings when they leave their homes as he warned of an imminent surge in COVID-19 cases in the city. Boston had recorded 19 deaths... Read more

Neighborhood businesses hear pleas, rush to donate PPE to healthcare workers

As the calls for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) streamed in from hospitals and healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 response, business owners in Dorchester’s Asian and Cape Verdean community came together to donate thousands of... Read more

State releases triage guidelines for ventilators and other hospital resources should things get really bad

A state task force of doctors and medical ethicists yesterday released guidelines for hospitals should things get so bad that ICUs become overloaded and doctors have to choose who gets ventilators or other potentially life saving treatments during the... Read more

Reporting in works on virus impacts by race, ethnicity

As data from other states begin to paint a picture of racial and ethnic inequities among COVID-19 patients, Massachusetts health officials said Tuesday they will soon begin reporting the incomplete race and ethnicity data they have. In Boston, public... Read more

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Hyde Park's Rep. Scaccia will not seek re-election

The most senior member of the House of Representatives has joined a growing list of veteran lawmakers who are not seeking another term on Beacon Hill. After 23 terms in the House, Rep. Angelo Scaccia of Readville is not running for re-election, his office... Read more

Resident, firefighter injured in fire on Fairlawn Avenue in Mattapan

The Boston Fire Department reports firefighters responded to 20 Fairlawn Ave. for a fire on the second floor around 7:10 p.m. One resident was rescued from the fire, which was contained to a single apartment, the department says, adding that resident and... Read more

"When you're on your own, we are there with you"

We are now three weeks into an unprecedented public health emergency. At the Reporter, we continue to publish and distribute the newspaper that many people in our community have known and read for decades. We are committed to continue publishing each week... Read more

Westglow Street parade lifts boy's spirits on 10th birthday

Coming of age in the middle of a global pandemic presents some logistical challenges: How to celebrate a birthday when gatherings of any kind go against statewide safety restrictions? One Dorchester family found a solution. On Sunday, the Kazmouskis of... Read more

What's happening at Dot's stores and restaurants

• Pat’s Pizza of Lower Mills has adopted a new system for take-out orders. Customers should call ahead and drive or wait outside the rear of the pizza shop at 2254 Dorchester Ave. Food will be hand-delivered direct to your car. Call 617-298-2222. • New... Read more

Remembering: 75 years on, April 1945 events echo still

Seventy five years ago this month, the world was anticipating the imminent end of the murderous Nazi regime as Allied forces under General Dwight D. Eisenhower and a number of aggressive Russian generals were pressing from all sides on the once-invincible... Read more

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IBEW Local 103 Donates 20,000 PPE masks to frontline nurses	College Hype launches “Resilience 2020”; proceeds from shirts benefit South Shore Health and Boston Medical Center
Fields Corner bakery, on hiatus, turns to home-delivered loaves	At Phillips, chocolate, safety top the menu
Deadline for House seat signatures still set for April 28	What’s happening at Dot’s stores, restaurants
Statewide deaths surge by 96; more than 15,000 infected	Fast-moving crisis, fast-moving changes, and a plate full of what we’re still facing
Gov. Baker to offer update today at 2:30 p.m.	Carney ramps up admissions for COVID-19; ER open to all
Mayor Walsh: Curfew starts Monday from 9 p.m.-6 a.m. for non-essential workers	State records 24 additional deaths through Saturday

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From drive-by visits to ‘grab-and-go’ meals, BGCD keeps their mission alive

Dot, Mattapan health centers among those to get millions in federal funding

Boston's 'new normal'— masks when outside, overnight curfew

Neighborhood businesses hear pleas, rush to donate PPE to healthcare workers

State releases triage guidelines for ventilators and other hospital resources should things get really bad

Reporting in works on virus impacts by race, ethnicity

Featured Stories

Hyde Park's Rep. Scaccia will not seek re-election

Resident, firefighter injured in fire on Fairlawn Avenue in Mattapan

"When you're on your own, we are there with you"

Westglow Street parade lifts boy's spirits on 10th birthday

What's happening at Dot's stores and restaurants

Remembering: 75 years on, April 1945 events echo still

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