By Valerie Smith Weeds can be unsightly in an otherwise perfect, healthy lawn. Not only are they sometimes ugly, but they also compete with your lawn for space, sunlight, water and other nutrients! One of the most notorious weeds known for…
BPHC Announces Scaled Down of Standing COVID-19 Sites
The Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced it is scaling back vaccination and testing site operations starting May 13, due to a sustained decline in site utilization and patient volumes. Two sites, the Bruce C. Bolling located in Roxbury and…
The Equation Is Very Simple: More Guns = More Shootings
Although mass shootings — especially in schools — typically draw the most attention from the media, the reality is that these shootings account for a very small percentage of death-by-firearms in our country. The recent spate of random, isolated shootings…
Dianne Feinstein Should Resign
California senator Dianne Feinstein, who is 89, has been too ill to show up to the Senate since February. As a result, the Senate Judiciary Committee, of which Feinstein is a member, has been unable to move forward on scores…
Letter to the Editor
Reset of Plan: East Boston Process To the Editor, Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta sent Mayor Michelle Wu her comment letter on Wednesday, April 26, regarding feedback she received from the community on the PLAN: East Boston process. “I cannot…
Obituaries 05-03-2023
Susan Lewis December 2, 1951 – April 26, 2023 Susan C. Lewis of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away on April 28 at the Kaplan Hospice Home in Danvers after a brief illness. Susan worked in the healthcare field…