Special to Times-Free-Press Rep. Adrian Madaro was sworn in for his fifth term in the Massachusetts House of Representatives at the inauguration ceremony Jan. 4 at the State House in Boston. Madaro has represented the entire East Boston neighborhood since…
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News in Brief
Postal Employees Will Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day Post Offices across the commonwealth will be closed on Monday, January 16, as our employees pause to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Street delivery on Monday will be limited to…
Hayden Sworn In As the Suffolk County District Attorney
Special to the Times-Free Press Kevin R. Hayden was sworn in as the Suffolk County District Attorney on Monday, January 9, at Roxbury Community College. Hayden was appointed by Governor Charles Baker to the fill the unexpired term of Rachael…
Wu Announces Boston Saves January Incentive
Mayor Michelle Wu announced an incentive to encourage families of Boston Public Schools (BPS) K2-3rd graders to take advantage of Boston Saves, the City of Boston’s children’s savings account (CSA) program. BPS K2 – 2nd grade families who log in…
We Must Never Forget the Legacy Of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
For those of us of a certain age, it is hard to imagine that 2023 will mark 55 years since the assassination of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King in Memphis while he was standing on the balcony of the Lorraine…
“That Would Never Happen Here…” “Oh Wait – It Did!”
For those of us who have been around for a while, the spectacle that unfolded this past weekend in Brazil, where thousands of the fascist followers of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed that nation’s capitol buildings in a violent attempt…
Guest Op-Ed: Artichokes
By Elizabeth Umbro Cavallaro Artichokes originated in the Mediterranean region… namely Italy, Spain, Jerusalem, Tunisia circa 77 AD. Believe it or not, the artichoke was a faux pas which pulled itself from the earth and frightened the farmers. They were…
Obituaries 01-11-2023
Anthony Joseph Staropoli Everyone’s Favorite Uncle Anthony Joseph “Tony” Staropoli passed away on January 2 at the age of 94. He died in the comfort of his home under hospice care. Tony, a lifelong resident of East Boston, was born…
EBCCS Holds Holiday Show
East Boston: 2022 in Review
By Stephen Quigley The year 2022 is now in the record books, highlighting a return to normalcy for many residents. Whether one just celebrated First Night in Boston on Saturday night or the Eastie Pride Event that happened in August,…