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Telecom giant Comcast launched its RISE program in 2020 to help small businesses through tough times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Beginning on May 1, and through May 31, eligible businesses in the five select regions can apply for a grant package at www.ComcastRISE.com.

In the 87-year-old hands of Bob Aliano, the clippers and comb are familiar friends at Rialto Barber Shop in Roslindale.

East Boston Main Streets is pleased to announce the appointment of Ethan Vogt (pronounced E-thun Vote) as its new Executive Director.

Greater Ashmont Main Streets (GAMS) and UMass Boston have combined forces to sponsor a series of Business Breakfasts for them, most recent one being held last Monday in the Fields Corner Business Lab.

Under Executive Director Eric Esteves’ leadership, Boston Main Streets Foundation has played a crucial role in fostering economic activity across Boston’s neighborhoods.

Boston Main Streets Series. There is more to Mission Hill than meets the eye.

Robert M. George, executive director of Roxbury Main Streets, takes us through his perfect day in Boston’s Roxbury neighborhood.

Josh McCorkle, Roslindale’s neighborhood liaison, takes us through his perfect day in Rozzie.

Should Boston have a vacancy tax on empty storefronts? City councilors are mulling the idea.

Boston City Councilor At-Large, Henry Santana, and Northeastern graduate student, Yadah Ampofo, each share how they would spend a perfect day in Boston’s Mission Hill neighborhood.

The Ashmont Friday Market, established in 2008 by Greater Ashmont Main Street, has become a cherished weekly event in Dorchester, held every Friday from July to October at Droser Plaza.