East Boston’s weekly COVID positive test has been one percent or below for a month now but increased 20 percent last week according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week, 1,181 Eastie residents…
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Eastie Non-Profits Share in $32,500 for Local Beach Grants
Last week Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) awarded $32,500 in Better Beaches program grants to five East Boston organizations and individuals to support free beach events and programs throughout the summer. The…
Easing Regulations for Hotel Employees
The following is a statement from Chip Rogers, president and CEO of the American Hotel & Lodging Association (AHLA), on easing face covering and physical distancing requirements for hotel employees in response to updated Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Occupational…
MassDOT Underscores Importance of Avoiding Distracted Driving
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is underscoring the importance of removing distractions while driving, urging drivers as summer vehicle travel increases to please pay attention to the road, reduce speed and drive hands-free of devices. The Registry of Motor…
Encore Boston Harbor to Bring on New President in August
Encore Boston Harbor President Brian Gullbrants will move on from his role as president of the Everett resort casino at the end of July, and current Encore Executive Vice President of Operations Jenny Holaday will take over as the next…
BPS, BPL Collaborate to Increase Student Access to Library Resources
Boston Public Schools (BPS) and Boston Public Library (BPL) today announced a new Student ID Project initiative, which allows students to use their current BPS ID cards to obtain a pre-registered BPL library card, granting them access to all of…
A Long, Hot Summer?
The images of parched reservoirs in the western part of the country that have been filling the news lately paint a devastating picture of the effects of climate change coupled with the overuse of natural resources. While it is true that the…
East Boston High School Class of 2021 Graduated at East Boston Stadium Last Friday
This year’s East Boston High School graduation looked a lot different than the graduation ceremony for the Class of 2020 during the height of the pandemic. Last year, the usual graduation exercises at East Boston Memorial Stadium were cancelled and…
Looking Back: Immigrant Students and Educators Reflect on the Pandemic’s Impact on Their Education and Their Lives
Liliana Avendaño, founding member and facilitator with the Center for Cooperative Development and Solidarity in East Boston, recently took part in a virtual speaking series, “Suitcase Stories: Reflections from the School Year”, to celebrate Immigrant Heritage Month and the end…
Boston Black Hospitality Launches Restaurant Month
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted black and brown communities at a disproportionate rate. During this devastating public health crisis, black business owners were forced to grapple with an economic crisis that disrupted their livelihoods and significantly undermined…