Monthly Archives: January 2025
New report outlines roadmap for Boston Harbor’s designated port areas
Key findings underscore how competing pressures and priorities have weakened the integrity and effectiveness of Boston’s Inner Harbor DPAs, and provide strategies for a...
ICE ERO Boston arrests illegal MS-13 member charged with firearms, drug crimes
BOSTON — U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s Enforcement and Removal Operations Boston apprehended an illegally present 19-year-old Guatemalan gang member charged with drug and...
Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for December 2024
BOSTON, MA – January 24, 2025 – The state’s December total unemployment rate was 4.1 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from the revised...
Gearing up for Catholic Schools Week at EBCCS
East Boston Central Catholic School proudly celebrates Catholic Schools Week (January 26, 2025 - February 1, 2025)
Special student activities have been planned throughout Catholic...
Massachusetts leaders launch first EV catering truck in North America to serve Logan International...
EAST BOSTON, MA — Cargo Ventures, a developer and property manager of state-of-the-art logistics facilities in key transportation markets, today hosted the launch of...
East Boston Greenway holds Martin Luther King Day event
The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at the East Boston Public...
DA confirms body found under bridge is that of missing East Boston woman, Elba...
“I wish the disappearance of Elba Portillo had a happier ending, and I convey my deepest sympathies to her family and friends,” Suffolk County...
Postponed: Boston Bel Canto Pirandello Italian opera
Due to the upcoming snow storm predicted for the weekend, this performance is postponed until further notice.
Boston Bel Canto Opera (BBCO)will present its 28th...
Legislature passes bill to combat substance use disorder
(BOSTON–12/19/2024) Today the Massachusetts Legislature approved legislation to combat the opioid crisis and support residents living with substance use disorder (SUD).
H.5143, An Act relative...
Fire on Prescott Street; No injuries reported. Red Cross to assist
According to the Boston Fire Department: "Firefighters are clearing from 74 Prescott St . 20 people, 2 cats & a bird are displaced. BFD-VAU...
Councilor Coletta Zapata publishes report on local climate action
BOSTON (January 13, 2025) - As Chair of the Committee on Environmental Justice, Resiliency, and Parks, Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) has published...
New Business Filings in East Boston: March 18 – December 31, 2024
Source: Clerk’s Office, City of Boston; compiled and edited by EastBoston.com.
Mayor Wu, Superintendent Skipper celebrate the opening of new Boston Adult Technical Academy in...
BOSTON – Friday, January 10, 2025 - Tomorrow, Mayor Michelle Wu joined Superintendent Mary Skipper, school leaders and students to celebrate the grand opening...
East Boston High’s “Jet to College” program takes off
Early College Partnership with Fisher is one of several paths to earn free credits
Every Monday and Wednesday, a bus pulls up beside East Boston...