Malden Catholic High School (MC) celebrated its new chapel with a dedication ceremony in honor of Brother Thomas Puccio, Director of Mission Integration, on March 19. Brother Puccio has ministered at MC for 36 years, and has been involved in…
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No Arrests Made Yet in Last Week’s Double Shooting
Two men were shot early last Wednesday morning and police are still searching for the assailant or assailants. At Monday night’s Give Street Citizens Association meeting, Community Officer Curtis Mosley said no arrests have been made but added the two…
Eastie’s Weekly COVID Positive Test Rate Decreases
With the city’s COVID-19 state of emergency set to be lifted Friday, East Boston’s weekly COVID positive test rate decreased last week. With indoor mask mandates and proof of vaccination measures already lifted weeks ago it seems the neighborhood and…
Coletta Receives Endorsement by SEIU 888
Gabriela Coletta, candidate for Boston City Councilor District One, announced the endorsement of SEIU 888, workers in public service and education. General Election Day is May 3, 2022. “Gigi Coletta has dedicated her life to serving the Boston community. As…
Eduardo Moreno Mendez Named New Chief of Staff for Sen. Lydia Edwards
Growing up in El Salvador Eduardo Moreno Mendez never imagined he’d one day be working in the office of some high-profile elected official like U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren. Mendez, who has lived in Eastie since coming to America at 16,…
News In Brief
City Holds First Boston Rec Fest at Franklin Park April 19 Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department present the first annual Boston Rec Fest (Recreation Festival) during the April school vacation week at the Playstead in…
MBTA Approves Fare Changes, Including Permanent 5-Day Flex Pass
The MBTA Board approved several fare changes that aim to improve equity by closing gaps in existing fare structures for Reduced Fare Riders, minimize pandemic-related revenue implications and budget uncertainties while increasing ridership where possible, and simplify fare tariff rules…
Grant Proposals Sought For Better Beaches Program
Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) are now seeking Better Beaches Program grant proposals from organizations in Nahant, Lynn, Revere, Winthrop, East Boston, South Boston, Dorchester, Quincy, and Hull to support free beach…
Work on Stalled Loftel Project Restarts
The aging industrial building on the corner of Porter and Orleans Street was supposed to be one of Paul Roiff’s signature boutique hotels, complete with extended stay rooms for business travelers and a restaurant. However, Roiff, known for high end…
All Girls Sports and Wellness Festival Returns April 20
Mayor Michelle Wu, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) invite Boston girls ages 9 to 14 to join us during the April school vacation week for the All Girls Sports and Wellness…