Private education in East Boston has long been a tradition for thousands of families searching for an alternative to public schools. However, in the past three decades, Eastie has lost several options for families with St. Lazarus School and later…
Author: John Lynds
Community Soup Kitchen to Note Third Anniversary on October 17
It started as an idea and a way to address what Sandra Nijjar saw as a growing problem in East Boston. Nijjar was seeing an ever increasing number of homeless in and around Maverick and Central squares. So three years…
KO Pies Stays for Now
Last November the East Boston Times sat down with KO Pies owner Sam Jackson and the successful restauranteur stunned all foodies who live in East Boston when he announced he was looking to sell the business by the end of…
The Opioid Project Comes to East Boston
Co-founder and creator of the “Opioid Project,” Nancy Marks brought her unique multimedia campaign that helps those who have struggled with addiction or lost someone to addiction cope and heal through art to East Boston. Last week at the ICA’s…
Carlo’s Catering Pitches New Restaurant Concept
Since the 1950s the Scire family has been feeding the hungry masses in East Boston with topnotch food that has become a staple of many diets in the neighborhood. One block away from its original location, Sammy Carlo’s Catering has…
Help.Org Names Two Eastie Rehab Facilities among The Best In The City
In recent years years Help.org has emerged as a trusted online resource for individuals who struggle with addiction. Last week the organization announced its pick for the Best Rehab Facilities in Boston. Among the 17 facilities chosen by Help.org, based…
Dirty Water Dough Coming to Eastie
The Boston pizzeria that has made a splash in the Back Bay is expanding its operation to include East Boston. Owners of Dirty Water Dough on Newbury Street announced that they will open at the former Dough East Boston location…
The Quiet Few Looking to Expand Hours
Since it opened in the spring, The Quiet Few at 331 Sumner St. has been nothing but busy. Owned by East Boston resident Josh Weinstein, the newest addition to Eastie’s bar and restaurant scene has been nothing but packed almost…
EBNHC Honors Board Chair Rita Sorrento
The East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) last week honored its longtime Board Chair Rita Sorrento by dedicating its new Neighborhood PACE facility in Revere in her name. Sorrento, who has served as as the EBNHC’s board president for 23…
Tackling Issues : New Environmental Justice Group To Hold Event Next Tuesday
Last summer East Boston Olin College students, Taylor Sheneman and Christine Dimke, under the direction of their professor Scott Hersey installed instruments that have been measuring a wide array of pollutants caused by fossil fuels emanating from highways and Logan…