Temple Tifereth Israel of Winthrop is privileged to announce that it has engaged the services of a new rabbinical intern for the coming year. The rabbinical intern – Josh Schreiber – is currently a fourth-year student at the Rabbinical School…
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Zero Positive COVID Tests Last Week in Eastie
For the first time since the pandemic began no East Boston residents tested positive for COVID last week according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Eastie’s weekly COVID positive test has been one percent…
Zumix Walk for Music Scheduled for Sunday, July 11
After a year of remote celebrations, online classes and virtual showcases Zumix is planning to be back in-person for its annual Zumix Walk for Music fundraiser scheduled for Sunday, July 11 at 4 p.m. The annual fundraiser was remote last…
Kennedy Institute Announces Summer Civic Education Programs
The Edward M. Kennedy Institute for the United States Senate has announced its civic education programming lineup for camps, libraries, summer school, and other education programs throughout the summer. The virtual offerings, hosted by highly trained, nonpartisan instructors from the…
MADD Urges to Keep July 4th Celebrations Safe
Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) urges everyone to celebrate safely by planning ahead, and designating a non-drinking, unimpaired driver during the long Fourth of July holiday weekend. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 38% of all motor…
Baker Announces State Legislation to make August, September Sales Tax Holiday Months
The Baker-Polito Administration on June 23, filed legislation to establish a Sales Tax Holiday for the months of August and September. This plan aims to support Main Street businesses and local economies and promote economic growth and opportunity as the…
Donors Urgently Needed as Red Cross still Facing Severe Blood Shortage
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage that is negatively affecting blood product availability across the country. Donors of all blood types – especially type O and those giving platelets – are urged to make an…
Moving on Ceremony At Patrick J Kennedy
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Happy Valley to Become Eastie’s Second Adult-Use Cannabis Shop
After years of red tape, permitting, city and state approvals and construction, East Boston’s second adult-use cannabis dispensary will open at 220 McClellan Highway–the former site of Enterprise Rental Car facility. Newton-based Happy Valley Ventures LLC, which was originally approved…