Last year, the owner of The Quiet Few on Sumner Street, Josh Weinstein, emerged as one of the most vocal proponents of the state legislature’s ‘to-go cocktail’ bill. During the height of the pandemic, Weinstein became frustrated by the fact…
Author: John Lynds
Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Climbs, But Still below 1 Percent
East Boston’s weekly COVID positive test has been one percent or below for a month now but increased 20 percent last week according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week, 1,181 Eastie residents…
Eastie Non-Profits Share in $32,500 for Local Beach Grants
Last week Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) awarded $32,500 in Better Beaches program grants to five East Boston organizations and individuals to support free beach events and programs throughout the summer. The…
East Boston High School Class of 2021 Graduated at East Boston Stadium Last Friday
This year’s East Boston High School graduation looked a lot different than the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Last year, the usual graduation exercises at East Boston Memorial Stadium were cancelled and…
Looking Back: Immigrant Students and Educators Reflect on the Pandemic’s Impact on Their Education and Their Lives
Liliana Avendaño, founding member and facilitator with the Center for Cooperative Development and Solidarity in East Boston, recently took part in a virtual speaking series, “Suitcase Stories: Reflections from the School Year”, to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month and the end…
Boston Black Hospitality Launches Restaurant Month
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted black and brown communities at a disproportionate rate. During this devastating public health crisis, black business owners were forced to grapple with an economic crisis that disrupted their livelihoods and significantly undermined…
Madaro’s Bill Supports In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
Today, undocumented students who attend and graduate from East Boston High School and high schools across the state must pay out-of-state tuition to attend our public colleges and universities. Rep. Adrian Madaro is of the opinion that these are our…
Spinelli’s, Shah Foundation, YMCA Team up to Provide Meals to Children During Summer
There’s always a fear that when school ends for summer break in East Boston children that receive free or reduced breakfast and lunches during the school year might slip through the cracks and become food insecure during vacation. Many children…
Andrew Biggio, Veteran and Founder of Annual Wounded Vet Ride, Pens First Book
Adrew Biggio’s basement has been converted into a museum-of-sorts with display cases of war memorabilia, artifacts and other keepsakes that he has collected since serving his tours of duty as a US Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan. Biggio, who founded…
Taste of Eastie Will Return in July
For years East Boston residents have wondered why the annual Taste of Eastie was held in the winter. With other neighborhood restaurant celebrations, like the Taste of the North End, held in the spring or summer East Boston Main Streets…