Word from the MFA is that Riley the Museum Dog is fine and still helping to protect the museum, along with Nicki Luongo, the museum's head of protective services. Here's Riley reporting for duty a few days ago: Read more:
The MFA has e-mailed patrons and visitors that it's cancelling all of its programs and events through Aug. 31, due to Covid-19 concerns. Read more.
The Hotel Commonwealth in Kenmore Square says it will close tomorrow with the hopes of re-opening May 2, "though this is subject to change."
At least six other Boston hotels have closed due to a Covid-19 health issues and the related collapse of the travel business.
Greg Cook reports the Museum of Fine Arts does not expect to re-open until July and is looking at layoffs and other "significant cost containment measures."
Greg Cook not only reports on the mask one of the giant baby heads behind the MFA is now wearing, he tells us about the guerilla artist who created and tied on the mask - with some help from his nephew.
The students are in "suitable isolation spaces," while the staff member is self quarantining at home, the Daily Free Press reports.
It was pretty easy for Max Grinnell to keep some distance between himself and the rest of the world in Kenmore Square this afternoon.
Around 9:40 p.m. Boston firefighters found the driver on top of her car and got her out of the water.
Peter Wilson reports the BSO is cancelling all performances through March 28, at both Symphony Hall and at Tanglewood because, well, you can guess.
The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences announced this afternoon that it's moving to online-only classes on March 22.
Wentworth Institute of Technology today told students that their spring break is extended to March 18 to give professors the chance to get ready to teach them online. Read more.
Northeastern University President Joseph Aoun made his announcement today - but says students can stay in their dorms if they want. His counterpart at Boston University, Robert Brown, wants students to go home, but says those who need to can stay in their dorms. Read more.
The Museum of Fine Arts has cancelled its celebration of the Persian New Year, originally scheduled for next Wednesday, March 18.
The BU News Service interviews regulars at T's Pub on Commonwealth Avenue, which is set to close in May.
Harvard University yesterday told students and staff at its Cambridge and Boston campuses that it's banned all school-related international travel and "non-essential domestic travel" due to Covid-19 concerrns - and that it might be a good idea to cancel any on-campus meetings of 100 people or more, although lecture classes will go on as usual. Read more.
Northeastern University is telling students and staff returning to Boston from China, South Korea, Italy or Iran to "self-isolate" for 14 days to ensure they haven't been infected with Covid-19.
Northeastern has technology and online capabilities that can enable classes and work to progress remotely.
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