To address the fallout from the pandemic and economic downturn that increased unemployment and food insecurity locally the feds and the state extended the Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program that was launched at the height of the pandemic. P-EBT is a…
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Husband and Father of Two Dies at Eastie Construction Site
The man who died working on the Grace Apartments project on Sumner Street has been identified as Fernando Augusto Rafael Da Silva, a husband and father of two. Da Silva, a Brazilian national who had been living in the US…
Suspect Arrested in Connection With August Greenway Attack
A Boston man was arrested last week for attacking a woman who was jogging on the Mary-Ellen Welsh Greenway in East Boston at the end of August. On Wednesday, October 6 Detectives Assigned to District A-7 police station in Eastie…
Congressman Lynch Endorses Murphy for Boston City Council At-Large
U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch, whose rise from Boston’s public housing to leadership in Congress has long served as a source of pride for the city’s working families, has endorsed Erin Murphy for City Council At-Large, saying that the two share…
AAPI Action Group of Boston Endorses Annissa Essaibi George for Mayor
AAPI Action Group, a grassroots organization, founded by prominent Asian Americans of different descents proudly endorse Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George’s bid for mayor of Boston. Annissa’s work ethic, commitment to strong education, safe neighborhoods, and compassionate citizenship exemplifies the kind…
Eastie’s Weekly COVID Infections Stay the Same
Two weeks ago East Boston’s weekly COVID positive test rate decreased 6.45 percent and the percentage of those testing positive last week remained the same as the previous week according to the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week, 1,696…
News in Brief
City Council to Hold Hearing on BPS Transportation Issues The Boston City Council will hold a hearing this Friday the 15th at 3pm to discuss issues with BPS transportation. Councilor Lydia Edwards called for the hearing following numerous reports of…
State Health Officials Announce Eighth Human Case of West Nile Virus in MA
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) last week announced the eighth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. The individual is a male in his 50s who was exposed to WNV in Middlesex County.…
Rose Pugliese Celebrates 105th Birthday
Special to the Times-Free Press Turning 105 is not an everyday occurrence, but Rose Pulgliese, a beloved resident at the Leonard Florence Center for Living for over ten years, takes it in stride. “I live a good life,” concedes Rose.…
United State Postal Service Rates for Holiday Shipping Listed
It looks to be another odd year for holiday celebrations. The biggest question likely on most minds is, do we make merry in person or virtually? No matter your plans, the Postal Service is ready to do its part to…