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Students participate in FIFA World Cup ’26 promotional filming and soccer match
(EAST BOSTON, April 4, 2026) Two Boston Adult Technical Academy (BATA) students, Estefania Osorio and Luisa Palacio, responded unapologetically, “Women can play soccer and...
East Boston Social Centers sets up relief fund for Lexington Street fire victims
Support Neighbors Displaced by 190 Lexington Fire
https://twitter.com/BostonFire/status/2039387594606174346
EBSC donation page:
On April 1, 2026, a fire on Lexington St displaced 10 families. We aren't asking for...
City Councilor Ed Flynn visits East Boston Community Soup Kitchen
Councilor Flynn was honored to support the East Boston Community Soup Kitchen and the incredible work they do to serve our neighbors in need....
Fabiana Polcaro, East Boston student, lands first place in national power-lifting competition
Fabiana Polcaro, a junior at Boston Latin School and a resident of East Boston, recently ( on March 27, 2026) earned 1st place at...
Guild School hosts Scholastic’s United States of Readers
MARCH 26, 2026 (BOSTON, MA) – Boston has expanded its participation in the United States of Readers, a national literacy initiative from Scholastic, the...
Help bring back the Columbus Day Parade and honor Buddy Mangini
The East Boston Italian Heritage Parade Committee is hosting a Pasta Dinner Fundraiser to honor Albert “Buddy” Mangini and support the return of the...
Sen. Edwards secures key improvements for East Boston and Winthrop ferries
With spring ferry service launching in less than a week, key improvements led by Senator Lydia Edwards will soon be in full effect for...
Ferry service returns on March 30
East Boston Ferry weekday service will resume on Monday, March 30, 2026. Weekend service will resume on Saturday April 4, 2026.
Business Registrations in East Boston
(Source: City of Boston City Clerk, August 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025)
East Boston resident and longtime State House employee honored with Black Excellence on the...
The Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) held their yearly event to celebrate the importance of Black Heritage & Black Excellence across the...
Coletta Zapata holds hearing on drink spiking in Boston
BOSTON (March 16, 2026) – Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) held a hearing to review progress and identify further opportunities to...
Plunging into Constitution Beach for a great cause
Over 200 People Plunge into Freezing Waters of Constitution Beach for Annual Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and JetBlue Shamrock Splash: $10,075 raised for Constitution Beach...
Guest column: Time to permanently retire the “r-word”
by JAMES BRETT
Words matter.
Especially when words are used as labels.
Such is the case with the so-called “r-word” (retarded) to describe people with disabilities.
For too...
