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MS-13 Gang Member Sentenced to More than 10 Years in Federal Prison; Duende goes...
BOSTON – An MS-13 member was sentenced today in federal court in Boston for racketeering conspiracy and being an illegal alien in unlawful possession...
Mayor Wu announces Nathalia Benitez as new ONS liaison for East Boston
BOSTON - Tuesday, January 25, 2022 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the appointment of Enrique Pepén as the director of the Mayor’s Office...
Among the first: State Rep. Adrian Madaro endorses Gabriela Coletta
BOSTON - Today, Gabriela Coletta, candidate for Boston City Councilor District 1 was endorsed by East Boston State Representative Adrian Madaro.
Adrian Madaro is a...
Call to action: EB Community Soup Kitchen puts out a call for winter coats
"We are already in mid month of January of this new year, 2022. I wish you all the best in this new year," says...
The Pride of Eastie: Jermaine Wiggins’ catches set the trend for a dynasty
‘The game changed my life forever’: 20-year anniversary of Wiggins' greatest game on a historic night in Pats history"
"Mike Eruzione, a Winthrop guy, scored...
Senator Lydia Edwards submits council resignation effective April 30, 2022 — setting in motion...
Action will minimize vacancy in council representation for District One residents
(Boston, MA, Friday, January 21, 2022) Today, Senator and Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards...
Maura Healey makes it official at Maverick Square announcement as new poll shows strong...
It's official the Attorney General is running for Governor.
Links:
WCVB-TV: AG Maura Healey is running for Governor
Commonwealth Magazine: Healey stays on script
"Addressing reporters on Thursday...
Down to 3.9 percent: State employment picture improves
BOSTON, MA – January 21, 2022 – The state’s December total unemployment rate dropped by 1.3 percentage points at 3.9 percent from the revised...
GreenRoots which serves East Boston receives Blue Cross Blue Shield Through ‘Racial Justice in...
BOSTON (Jan. 18, 2022) – The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation today announced it has awarded the first grants through its new...
Michele McPhee is required reading: Pushing back against the mainstream narrative of the ‘gang...
From Live Boston 617:
"Gang Database is the Protection At-Risk Students and Bostonians Need to Curb Violence"
Excerpt:
"Then there are the 16, yup, 16, reports by...
Spada Law Group announces Third Annual $5,000 scholarship fund to benefit 10 local students
CHELSEA, Mass., Jan. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spada Law Group LLC has announced the launch of its third annual $5,000 scholarship fund to benefit...
New at-large city councilor Ruthzee Louijeune supports ending rent control ban
BOSTON, MA – Tuesday, Boston City Councilor At-Large Ruthzee Louijeune, testified before the State House Housing Committee in support of a bill presented by...
Magdalena Ayed: Emphasis on luxury housing on waterfront has worked against coastal resilience and...
By MAGDALENA AYED
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
As we enter 2022, major challenges lie ahead. In the face of the over-development of large-scale luxury residential buildings in...
District 1 candidate Gabriela Coletta hires slate of campaign staffers
BOSTON, MA (January 11, 2022) - Gabriela Coletta, candidate for the District One Boston City Council, announced a slate of hires today. The seat...
Senator-Elect Lydia Edwards to be Inaugurated Thursday, January 20th
(Boston / 1st Suffolk and Middlesex District) Senator-Elect Lydia Edwards will be sworn in to the Massachusetts Senate on Thursday, January 20th at 12:00...
