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Class During COVID: Tips for Safety and Sanitation
Back to school jitters is a phrase taking on a whole new meaning for parents and students this year due to the coronavirus. Health experts say, however, being equipped with the right knowledge and tools can help children safely head back to school. Right now, parents should be having conversations with their children about the importance of social distancing and...
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Justice Department Issues Warning About Fake Face Mask Exemption Cards
Business owners beware: If someone comes into your establishment, holding a card that says they’re exempt from wearing a face covering, the U.S. Justice Department wants you to know that the card is not real. The card is tied to a group called the Freedom to Breath Agency and claims the cardholder is exempt from wearing a mask because it...
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Aerosmith Reschedules Concert at Fenway Park; Ticket Refunds and Credits Available
Concert fans won’t be rockin’ out at Fenway Park this summer. On Thursday, Aerosmith announced it has rescheduled its September concert to next year. The group was the last of nine artists to either postpone or cancel summer shows at the venue amid the coronavirus pandemic. Michael Graffeo, of Humarock, had been waiting on the announcement. When tickets went on...
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Setting Off Illegal Fireworks Could Cost You
Illegal fireworks lighting up the night sky over Boston has been keeping law enforcement busy this summer. With nearly 1,500 fireworks complaints to the Boston Police Department in the first week of June alone, Mayor Marty Walsh said last month fireworks were traumatizing residents. “Fireworks continue to be major safety and quality of life concern,” Walsh said July 2. “It’s…
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Pandemic Leads to Bicycle Boom, Shortage
More and more people are venturing outdoors on bicycles to get exercise amid the coronavirus pandemic. But with the uptick in sales and shortage in parts from global supply chains, many stores in the United States are now trying to keep up with the demand. The bicycle business is booming at Sirois Bicycle Shop in North Attleboro, Massachusetts. Owner Bob…
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StubHub's Changing Refund Policy Under Fire
The popular online ticket broker, StubHub, has come under fire for changing its refund policy during the coronavirus pandemic. Robert Griffin told NBC10 Boston Responds he bought his wife tickets to see the Celtic Woman show at the Hanover Theatre in Worcester on March 29 as a birthday present. “I paid $475 for the two tickets for my wife and daughter to...
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Financial Lessons Learned During the Coronavirus Pandemic
When the coronavirus pandemic hit the United States, the lives of many were quickly turned upside down. Many have now suffered personal financial disasters due to the loss of jobs and paychecks. Willow’s finance analyst, Vera Gibbons, says the pandemic is an example of the unexpected. “I think the big takeaway from COVID-19 is the value of proper planning,”...
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Workers for Instacart See Orders Vanishing
As people shy away from grocery stores in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, Instacart employees are diving right in. But a flaw in the system is causing some workers to lose business. “I like that I can help people because a lot of people are scared to leave their home,” Instacart employee Charity Ortiz said. At the height of...
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Deadline to Apply for Paycheck Protection Loan Set for June 30
While small business owners have one more week to take advantage of the federal government’s paycheck protection program, one Massachusetts woman has already done so and is using the loan to transform her restaurant. Grendel’s Den Restaurant and Bar is back in business, but luckily the Cambridge restaurant was able to reinvent itself when the coronavirus hit. “I had...
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What to Do If Federal Unemployment Benefits Expire at the End of July
Federal unemployment benefits are set to expire next month, but the coronavirus pandemic is far from over and millions of Americans remain out of work. Robert Todd, of Plymouth, Massachusetts, drives a limousine for a living, but his vehicle has been parked for the last two months. “We have enough for a rainy day, but this has turned into a...
