New program to breathe life into downtown Boston

Thursday, August 10th • Segment

Downtown Boston is still struggling after the pandemic. Now, Mayor Wu wants to turn those empty storefronts into thriving small businesses. Business reporter Jon Chesto joins us with the details.

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