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UpFront with Frank Conte: An interview with East Boston-born Artist James Zaccaria
https://youtu.be/VmtuAnKsUzc
Learn more about about Jim's work here.
Related: Eastie Native to be Honored at Illustrators of the Future Awards Event in Hollywood
Originally published and...
Update: MBTA postpones work
Original story
Blue Line work means shutdown between Airport and Bowdoin stations: April 2 to April 14
Rail service will be suspended between Airport and Bowdoin...
Eastie Farm seedlings! Order by March 29, 2022
Check out the catalog and be sure to order by 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29, 2022
eastiefarm.com/seedlings
Eastiefarm.com/seedlings
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center responds to Centro Presente’s allegations on immigrant care
In response to a press conference announcing legal action by Centro Presente, the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center released this public statement.
"At East Boston...
January numbers: State’s unemployment rate increases slightly to 4.8 percent, above national average.
Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for January
BOSTON, MA – The state’s January total unemployment rate increased by two-tenths of a percentage points at 4.8...
Freedberg: Meeting up with the District 1 candidates
Two candidates vie to be District One’s next city councilor.
by MIKE FREEDBERG
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
A long-time East Boston activist doesn’t like that there’s only two...
City Council candidates tackle East Boston’s biggest issues
By ELENA EBERWEIN
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
As East Boston faces urgent issues such as the lack of affordable housing, equity in education, and climate change, the...
Rockland Trust Launches its 5th Annual Small Business, Big Dreams Contest
The grand prize winner will take home $20,000, and all finalists will receive personalized consultation from business banking officers
Hanover, MA – March 1, 2022...
GoFundMe campaign set up for Maverick Street fire victims
More information here.
RIP Rosemarie Sansone, former Boston City Councilor and trailblazing political figure who shaped city...
Former Boston City Councilor Rosemarie Sansone who reshaped city government and promoted the city's downtown district has died at the age of 77. Sansone...
Mayor Wu recommends Community Preservation Act funding for 52 projects worth more than $27...
Mayor Wu recommends Community Preservation Act funding for 52 projects including three in East Boston totaling more than $27 million
Citywide this includes $14.6 million...
Eastie Native to be Honored at Illustrators of the Future Awards Event in Hollywood
East Boston, Massachusetts native, Jim Zaccaria, will be in Hollywood to be honored as a winner in the Illustrators of the Future Contest at...
Robare: To address the city’s housing crisis, let’s talk upzoning!
by MATT ROBARE
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
In January 2021, the Massachusetts legislature passed and the Governor signed a law requiring that MBTA communities create a...
Francena’s “Recipes My Nanna Taught Me”
Dedicated to my Nonna who inspired me to cook.
When I was a little girl I remember visiting my Nonna's house on cold winter days....
Freedberg: Can Boston’s Public Schools ever be fixed?
by MIKE FREEDBERG
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
Two weeks ago, the public got to see next year’s proposed school department budget.
It’s a big number – approximately 40...
