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The Daily Free Press

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Harvard Book Store is one of many businesses struggling to make money due to the COVID-19 pandemic. COURTESY OF EDWARD EL VIA WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Harvard Book Store publicizes financial struggle, receives outpour of support

Yiran Yu October 29, 2020
Hundreds of local businesses have steadily lost revenue during the pandemic without their usual foot traffic, and Harvard Book Store is among them.
EDITORIAL: Students, it’s time to make a collective effort to support our neighboring businesses

EDITORIAL: Students, it’s time to make a collective effort to support our neighboring businesses

Editors October 19, 2020
The next time you’re hungry, take a stop by a smaller restaurant to support those who have supported us for decades.
Crispy Crepes Cafe, which has served the Boston University community for 18 years, has had to cut its hours and reduce staff due to the COVID-19 pandemic. SHANNON DAMIANO/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Lack of foot traffic continues to cripple small Comm. Ave. restaurants

Angela Yang October 13, 2020
Behind a hand-drawn sign on the University Grill and Pizza window that reads “Support Local Businesses,” the owners can often be found sitting at empty tables instead of preparing food behind the counter.
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