Two East Boston residents will choose their own route on October 3, and raise money for cancer research during the socially distanced Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. Eastie’s Patricia Grifoni and Donny Grifoni, along with thousands of other walkers, will…
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Boston West Nile Virus Risk Level Has Been Raised by BPHC
At the end of last week, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that Boston’s West Nile Virus risk level has been raised from moderate to high. This designation by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is based on the…
Mexican Community and Mexican Culture Lovers in Boston Shout out, “Viva Mexico!”
Behind the Verónica Robles Cultural Center on Border Street over 2,000 people gather together to celebrate Mexican Independence Day during a free event for all. The Consulate General of Mexico in Boston and Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) hosted this…
Zumix Ended Its Successful Summer Concert Series
Salesian Boys & Girls Club End of the Summer Carnival
Boston’s Municipal Primary set for Tuesday, Sept. 14
Next Tuesday on September 14 East Boston voters will head to the polls during the Boston Municipal Primary election and cast their ballots for Mayor and At-Large City Councilor while District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards will not be on…
Janey withdraws Waterfront District Municipal Harbor Plan
Last week, Acting Mayor Mayor Kim Janey announced the city’s withdrawal of the Downtown Waterfront District Municipal Harbor Plan and will focus city efforts on creating a more equitable and resilient waterfront in East Boston and other coastal Boston neighborhoods. …
Eastie native and voice of the Celtics lends voice to new NBA video game
Diehard Boston Celtics fans are sure to recognize the new voice that will serve as the announcer for Visual Concepts upcoming NBA 2K22 video game that will be released around Christmas. East Boston native and “Voice of the Celtics” Eddie…
Boncore will step down from State Senate position
Sen. Joseph Boncore, who has served in the First Middlesex and Suffolk District senate seat since 2016, announced last week that he will be resigning from his position. He will be submitting his official letter of resignation this week. Boncore…
Community dedicates Channel Fish’s free pantry to former employee Greg Bertolino
Not many people in East Boston knew Greg Bertolino but the Gloucster native and former Chanel Fish employee left a lasting mark on the community. Bertolino died unexpectedly last October at the age of 37 but had a core group…