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Wicked Local The COVID-19 pandemic may have canceled the annual in-person Patriots Day parade in Concord, but that won’t stop the town from showing its spirit. A collaboration of Discover Concord, Concord Together, Concord Chamber of Commerce and the Town of Concord invites residents and business owner to decorate their homes and storefronts in patriotic colors to celebrate the Spirit of Concord throughout April. Thanks to two anonymous Concordians, bunting is available free of charge to businesses while supplies last. Go to the Visitor’s Center after Monday, April 5 to pick up the bunting. Those who participate are encouraged to post a photo of their décor on the Concord Together Facebook page for a chance to win one of three $50 gift cards. Decorations should be displayed no later than April 12. ....
Want more Concord Journal news? Subscribe here. Without a doubt, the coronavirus pandemic has been among the main, if not the main, topics in 2020. Concord had its fair share of COVID-19 stories, from schools to sports and more. Below are the top-10 COVID stories from the Concord Journal, based on total page views. A patient with symptoms of COVID-19, or novel coronavirus, was recently tested at Emerson Hospital. According to Dr. Barry Kitch, chief medical officer at Emerson, the patient self-identified and said they had recently traveled abroad. “The patient called the hospital in advance, so we were able to take all precautions when the patient came to the ED to be tested,” Kitch said in a statement. “The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) results indicate that the patient has tested presumptive positive and the specimen was sent to the Centers for Disease Control for confirmation.” ....
COVID-19 has forced businesses of all sizes to downsize and in many cases close altogether. In Concord, a group led by local landlords and business owners to promote the small business community – Concord Together – put together numerous initiatives to help struggling business owners throughout the year. And with the holiday shopping season in full swing, getting people to shop local has become more important than ever. But have you ever wondered just how much of an advantage it is for small business owners when people shop small? According to a study by the Institute for Local Self-Reliance (ILSR), the breakdown may amaze you. Every $100 spent at local independent shops generates $45 of secondary local spending, compared to $14 for a big-box chain and $1 for remote online stores if the delivery driver resides locally. ....