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From the archives: Tony Marmo’s Pride — The Massport Jets gather to celebrate 50...
In the 1970s the late Tony Marmo organized hockey leagues all up and down East Boston. But his signature success was the creation of...
Dominic Grieco, 93, doesn’t want you to forget the sacrifices made in the Korean...
East Boston resident saw the horrors of war upfront in 1950 in many theaters
by Frank Conte
Dominic Grieco was ready to leave the Navy after...
This year Eastie Pride Day is August 17
East Boston Community Organization Announces Event Date and Details for 2024 Celebration
The Eastie Pride Day Committee will be hosting their 35th annual celebration...
At Constitution Beach, Triangle Inc’s Beach:Ability making beaches accessible for all
(East Boston, MA, August 10, 2024) - Triangle, Inc., an organization that serves people with disabilities and their families, hosted its annual Beach:Ability event...
East Boston High School 50th year anniversary reunion
(EAST BOSTON, August 9, 2024) Members of the EBHS Class of 1974 celebrated their 50th reunion at Spinelli’s in Day Square. Dancing the night...
Central Park Lanes gets the Boston Magazine treatment: A great read!
From Boston Magazine:
"In the shadow of gleaming new condos, the close-knit community inside Eastie's Central Park Lanes tries to keep its 67-year-old league alive....
September 8: Boston Bel Canto Opera presents Joanna Porackova
On Sunday, 8 September, 2024 at 3 :00 p.m. Boston Bel Canto Opera will present a vocal recital by its distinguished diva, contralto Joanna...
For East Boston local residents, free All Access Boston Harbor Cruises are more popular...
The program sponsored by Save the Harbor/Save the Bay wraps up August 23.
This July, 35 youth from Eastie Farm joined over 154 other young...
NeighborHealth Welcomes Tracey Weeden as Vice President and Chief Behavioral Health Officer
Weeden to bring strategic leadership and over 25 years of behavioral health expertise to NeighborHealth
BOSTON, MA (August 5, 2024) – NeighborHealth today announced the...
Guest Op-Ed: Marchi: What East Boston lost when legislators killed the MA Climate Bill
The failure to pass the so-called climate bill by the state legislature will have implications for East Boston says the author
By Chris Marchi with...
Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for June 2024
Estimated Jobs Increase 19,000, Labor Force Participation Increases to 65.7%
BOSTON, MA – The state’s June total unemployment rate was 3.2 percent, a 0.2 percentage...
Coletta Zapata: Boston can protect small businesses from tax hikes too
By GABRIELA COLETTA ZAPATA SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
A local state law opt-in could provide exemptions to small businesses who can’t afford the increase should the...
Celebrating the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
A Legacy of Access and Opportunity
by DAVID D'ARCANGELO
As we commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), now is an opportunity...
What we saw at this year’s Taste of Eastie
Lots of food and great company. Thanks to all the participants for another successful annual foodfest featuring Eastie's diverse culinary offerings.
August 1: GOP candidate night in East Boston
The East Boston, Revere and Winthrop GOP committees invite you to a "Meet the Candidates Nite BBQ"
Posted July 23, 2024