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From the archives: Sal Baglio’s Uncanny Masterpiece: Music for Abandoned Amusement Parks is a...
Review by Frank Conte
Since he began writing songs at the age of 12 in his Paris Street flat in East Boston, Sal Baglio channeled...
1994 Part 2: Life on the Blue Line
by CHARLES GIULIANO
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
From the roof deck of our three-decker in working-class East Boston, we had a million-dollar view of the harbor and...
From the archives: Charles Giuliano: East Boston in 1994, a Memoir
The transition in winter-spring 1994 from People’s Republic of Cambridge to East Boston, then on the cusp of change, was a harrowing leap of...
From the archives: Approaching its 30th anniversary, Boston Bel Canto Opera makes it mark...
by Frank Conte
In 1993, Bradley Pennington, already an accomplished musician and teacher, formed the Boston Bel Canto Opera making it a much-welcomed addition to...
From the archives: A tribute to John White: A great man no longer walks...
by FRANK CONTE
A great man no longer walks among us.
John White passed away last week at the age of 87 after a long illness...
East Boston’s Elijah Garcia continues to make his mark on the national boxing stage
Elijah Garcia delivered an impressive performance at his latest tournament, competing with determination, skill and sportsmanship against some of the best young boxers in...
160 McClellan Highway project notification form filed with BPDA
Comment End Date Tuesday, August 18, 2026
A Project Notification Form (PNF) has been filed with the Planning Department for the 160 McClellan Highway project,...
City moves ahead with 9 Chelsea Street project slated for 120 units
BPDA approves project that completed two public meetings earlier in the process; site of the former Rapino Funeral Home. Development long in the waiting.
The...
Maverick Landing Community Services launches Grab & Go produce market, expanding affordable fresh food...
EAST BOSTON, MA — Maverick Landing Community Services (MLCS) officially celebrated the opening of its new Grab & Go Produce Market on July 23, Thursday...
Mayor Michelle Wu, US Army Corps of Engineers release draft plan to protect against...
City: Coastal infrastructure projects would help protect the over 40% of Boston residents at risk of flooding and prevent over $40 billion in economic...
AWG announces August exhibition: We Find Ourselves in Shape of Home, Victoria “thirteenvic” DelValle
August 1 - August 29, 2026Opening Reception: Saturday, August 1, 4-7pm Third Thursday Reception and Artist Talk: August 20, 6-9pm
(EAST BOSTON- July 21, 2026) Atlantic...
NeighborHealth Appoints Maria Coppenrath as Chief Financial Officer
Finance strategy leader with deep Massachusetts community health expertise to join NeighborHealth
REVERE, Mass. (July 21, 2026) -- NeighborHealth today announced the appointment of Maria...
Sal Baglio’s new record is now out!
Update: The Amplifier Heads stir up a rock and roll frenzy through a ‘Super 8’ lens: Sal Baglio delivers a nostalgic ode to garage...
Gina Fiandaca: Appreciating John Vitagliano, who always believed in people
Editor's Note: Throughout his life and his various positions as a public servant, John Vitagliano was a true community advocate. From his days as...
East Boston students awarded Massport Memorial Scholarships
Awards Will Help Two Local Students Attend College
EAST BOSTON – The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) last week announced the recipients of the annual scholarships honoring...
