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The Daily Free Press

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People stand on the corner of Newbury Street and Dartmouth Street. Stores on Newbury Street and across the nation were affected by a 24-hour economic blackout Feb. 28 organized by the People’s Union USA Founder John Schwartz. MARIA CORDOVA/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

24-hour ‘economic blackout’ reaches Boston

By Saanvi Haridas March 3, 2025
A nationwide 24-hour economic blackout on Feb. 28 drew mixed reactions from consumers while impacting local businesses.
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