From the archives: Searching for ethnic votes in East Boston during...
Editor's Note: This article, written in the throes of the 1983 Boston mayoral campaign, appeared in the June 27 issue of the Boston Ledger,...
East Boston news roundup: EBHS names gym after legend, Madaro supports...
Maverick Central Neighborhood Association to hold March Zoom meeting on liquor license applications for two local establishments.
The civic group has scheduled a March 18...
Eastie Farm awarded federal $1.03m earmark as part of Mystic River...
Mystic River Watershed Communities Receive Over $6.5 Million in Federal Funding from MA Congressional Delegation Earmarks
Projects will manage flooding, improve water quality, upgrade parks,...
He keeps winning: East Boston’s Elijah Garcia wins match
Elijah won the New England Youth & Junior Golden Gloves Tournament held at Central City Boxing in Springfield, MA on February 7th 2026. This...
The brave, the fearless: Rotary takes the Polar Plunge
At the East Boston Yacht Club, 1 Rice Street. (Photographs courtesy of the Rotary.
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Major drug bust in East Boston
Drug Trafficking Investigation Results in Significant Narcotics and Firearm Seizure in East Boston
As a result of the investigation, 35-year-old Anny Perdomo-Santana of East Boston...
Is East Boston ready for this project in Maverick Square?
Developer Proposes 109-Unit Residential Building in Maverick Square with no on-site parking.
A 109 rental unit building is proposed by a Burlington-based developer on the...
Meet Excel Charter History teacher Elizabeth Metts, a Milken Educator Award...
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Feb. 3, 2026) — This typical Tuesday morning was turned upside down for Excel Academy Charter High School—in the very best...
Chamber, community welcomes Kaori Cafe on Meridian Street
(EAST BOSTON -- January 23, 2026) The East Boston Chamber of Commerce and patrons welcomed Kaori Cafe and co-owner Bryan Melendez to the community....
Update: Blue Line weekend closure extended due to upcoming weather
WEEKEND SERVICE SUSPENSION UPDATE: Blue Line Weekend Service Suspension Extended: Service Suspended Between Bowdoin and Orient Heights This Weekend, January 24 – 25
Posted at...
Excel Academy Charter High School named to Advanced Placement School Honor...
The East Boston-based Excel Academy Charter High School has been recognized for student success in advanced Placement program while broadening participation
East Boston, MA –...
Local History: A 1886 summary of East Boston from Bacon’s Dictionary...
The following is the "East Boston" entry in Bacon's Dictionary of Boston (Houghton, Mifflin & Co., 1886)
East Boston, connected with the city by its...
It’s here: The Rink at the Tall Ship!
Updated: An Outdoor Winter Village Activating Boston Harbor with Ice Skating, Ice Bumper Cars, and Chalet Lounges, opens today with a a Grand Opening...
BPD in the Community: District A-7 Hosts Science Night at District...
From BPD Media Relations:
Officers from District A-7 welcomed students and teachers from the Curtis Guild Elementary School, along with members of the A-7...
From the archives: Guy Umana made Eastie his family
by FRANK CONTE
Guy Umana would spend most of his time at the Winthrop Nursing Home in Medford on the telephone, opening each conversation with...
Update: In surprise outcome it’s Wu ally Breadon! Worrell falls short...
Update: January 5, 2026, 3:30 p.m.
From the Dorchester Reporter:
"Councillor Liz Breadon of Allston-Brighton has been elected Boston City Council President edging out...
From the archives: West End relives urban renewal nightmare
By Frank ConteThe Boston LedgerWeek of November 16–23, Vol. 44, No. 45
A year from now, Sam Crisafulli will no longer be living on Billerica...
MBTA announces January service changes for Blue Line
Service changes are taking place in January to support Orange and Blue line tunnel inspections, Red Line signal work, MassDOT’s West Roxbury Parkway Bridge...
