Special to the Times-Free Press The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB), the largest hunger-relief organization in New England, held its 18th annual Chain of Giving event last week, a yearly tradition convening civic leaders and community members to spotlight and…
City of Boston To Host Third Annual Ship Lighting at Martin’s Park on November 25
Boston’s newest holiday tradition will once again be held on Saturday, November 25, from 4-6 p.m. in Martin’s Park at the Smith Family Waterfront. Located in the Seaport District and Fort Point neighborhoods, this third annual children’s celebration is hosted…
Remembering President John F. Kennedy
The assassination of President John F. Kennedy 60 years ago this week seared an indelible imprint into the memory of every American who was alive at that time. Just as the Japanese sneak attack on Pearl Harbor on December 5,…
Guest Op-Ed: Parks Over Pavement
By Jamie McGonagill On Thursday November 2, leaders in the Logan Community Clean Air Coalition met with Boston Mayor Michelle Wu’s Chief of Staff Tiffany Chu, Environment Commissioner Dr. Alison Brezius, and Director of Stakeholder Engagement Mohammed Missouri to discuss…
Obituaries 11-15-2023
Clara Polizzi A Woman of Great Faith, Her Family Was Her Priority Clara (Cieri) Polizzi was born in East Boston on October 17, 1928, to her late loving parents Francesco “Frank” and Elvira Cieri. Clara was one of eleven children…
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration in East Boston
Special to the Times-Free Press Thousands of people had the opportunity to celebrate El Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), a 3-day celebration honoring and remembering community loved ones who have passed away. The celebration took place from Sunday, October…