USS Constitution and the USS Constitution Museum are hosting a series of free public Summer Movie Nights aboard the Ship this summer, including Master and Commander: Far Side of the World on Friday, July 15, 7:30 p.m. Before the movie…
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Zumix’s Annual Summer Concert Series To Kick Off This Weekend in Piers Park
Zumix will kick off its Annual Summer Concert Series on Sunday, July 10 at Piers Park immediately following the neighborhood’s popular music and performing arts organizations’s Walk for Music. Not only will the kick off of Zumix’s Summer Concert Series…
Suffolk County DA’s Community Reinvestment Grant Will Help Two Nonprofits Doing Work in Eastie
Last week District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced the distribution of $60,000 in grants to Suffolk County nonprofit organizations dedicated to promoting the health and safety of the county’s residents. Two nonprofits doing work in Eastie and beyond were among the…
Murals That Transform
In the Running: Region 1 BPS Superintendent and Eastie Resident Tommy Welch Named Finalist for Superintendent Post
Last week it was announced that Boston Public School’s (BPS) Region 1 Superintendent and East Boston resident, Dr. Tommy Welch, is a finalist to serve as the next BPS Superintendent. Welch, who has overseen schools in Eastie for several years…
Madaro’s Comprehensive Mental Health Bill Passes in the House
Since being named Chair of the House’s Mental Health, Substance Use, and Recovery Committee, Rep Adrian Madaro has been of the opinion that every resident deserves access to quality mental health care when they need it. Yet, far too many…
Kiwanis 75th Anniversary Celebration
NECAT Program Teams Up With East Boston YMCA
The New England Culinary Arts Training (NECAT) program recently teamed up with East Boston YMCA to bring the first bonafide chef training program to the neighborhood. Three months ago a group of aspiring chefs embarked on a 12 week culinary…
Wu Announces Completed Audit of City-Owned Land
Mayor Michelle Wu recently announced the completion of the Public Land for Public Good: Citywide Land Audit report. Wu said the report is the culmination of an effort to comprehensively inventory all city-owned property, identify vacant and underutilized properties, and…
Zumix Annual Walk for Music Set for July 10th
At the height of the pandemic Zumix did not slow down one bit. Like many local organizations Zumix, East Boston’s popular music and performing arts nonprofit, reinvented itself and hosted remote celebrations, online classes and virtual showcases. Their work throughout…