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The Daily Free Press

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Yvonne Tang / DFP Staff

Seen on TV: ESPN made a “Highly Questionable” decision to cancel their most original show

Brian Foisy September 19, 2021
ESPN's "Highly Questionable" always remained a rule-breaker even amongst the most innovative shows on the network
Boston University’s Study Abroad Office created virtual internship opportunities at overseas companies for students who were supposed to study abroad this semester. ILLUSTRATION BY HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Virtual internships in place of study abroad prove to be supportive, successful, students say

Ashley Soebroto March 4, 2021
Despite the cancellation of all in-person study abroad programs for the Spring semester, students were able to take part in virtual internships with international companies to get real work experience and a feel for a new culture.
Tourists gather on Essex Street in downtown Salem. Businesses in Salem will shut down by 8 p.m. on Oct. 30 and 31 to limit the spread of COVID-19. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Salem to shut down businesses, discourage visitors this Halloween

Daily Free Press Staff October 28, 2020
Salem, home of the historic Salem witch trials and a traditional fall tourist hub, will close early on Halloween evening to limit transmission of COVID-19. 
A shopping street in Salem. Businesses in Salem are preparing for reduced tourism and revenue in October due to the coronavirus pandemic. LAURYN ALLEN/ DFP FILE

Salem businesses prepare for slow Halloween season

Daniel Kool October 1, 2020
Businesses in Salem are preparing for reduced crowd sizes and revenues this October as the ongoing pandemic interferes with the city’s usually busy Halloween season.
Great Scott, a live music venue in Allston, closes its doors after 44 years in business. Its final two months saw performance cancellations due to the coronavirus. LAURYN ALLEN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Local performers reflect on permanent closure of iconic Boston music venue Great Scott

Molly Farrar May 12, 2020
For 44 years Bostonians frequented Great Scott, swigging drinks and enjoying live music at the iconic local favorite. But the beloved underground indie locale announced it will not be reopening after quarantine.
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