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08.09.2021
On News @ Northeastern: HE TEACHES FINANCIAL LITERACY TO YOUNG PEOPLE, AND THE LESSONS TRANSCEND MONEY
The weekly classes in financial literacy are held at Northeastern Crossing in partnership with Madison Park Development Corporation (MPDC), a 56-year-old nonprofit organization in Roxbury, a community that neighbors Northeastern’s Boston campus. Yhinny Matos, a youth workforce manager at MPDC, recognized the need for a course in financial independence based on a survey of people in the community. Her findings led Matos to create courses that focus on finance, creative industries, health care, law, and construction.

07.30.2021
On WCVB Channel 5 Boston: Gov. Baker expected to comment on DPH’s updated mask recommendations for some fully vaccinated people
Gov. Baker expected to comment on DPH’s updated mask recommendations for some fully vaccinated people live from The Dewitt Center.

07.30.2021
In the Boston Herald: Charlie Baker defends new state masking guidance as delta variant takes root
Gov. Charlie Baker speaks during the Boston Youth BBQ Vax and Basketball Bash to promote youth vaccinations at the Dewitt Center on July 30, 2021 in Roxbury, MA.

07.30.2021
In The Boston Globe: Mass. issues updated mask guidance; Baker calls on FDA to give vaccines full approval
During an event to encourage youth vaccination in Roxbury Friday, Baker defended his administration’s decision to issue statewide recommendations instead of repeating the CDC’s county-specific approach, saying he think it is “simpler” and “more straightforward.”