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child holding a candle at the newton asian community vigil

Newtonians hold vigil to honor victims of Atlanta shooting

Chloe Liu March 22, 2021
Community members joined state and local representatives in mourning the eight killed March 16.
Boston’s Good Neighbors Program has fulfilled more than 4,500 requests from seniors, who are at higher risk for COVID-19, to assist with errands. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

Volunteers help Boston seniors run thousands of errands during pandemic

Shannon Damiano October 29, 2020
The Good Neighbors program, created in April as a response to the pandemic, pairs seniors with volunteers who help purchase groceries, prepare food and deliver medication. Volunteers also engage in phone or written communication.
The Joint Committee on Financial Services held a hearing Tuesday to deliberate four bills concerning regulating ride-hailing services. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BRIAN SONG/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Regulation for Uber, Lyft being considered by State Legislature

Olivia Quintana September 18, 2015

The Massachusetts State Legislature will consider regulation for transportation services Uber and Lyft that calls for more background checks and insurance requirements. A Tuesday hearing by the Joint...

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