Rep. Madaro nominates Estrella-Luna for this year’s Commonwealth Heroine Award

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The Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women recently announced the Virtual Celebration of the Commonwealth Heroine Class of 2021. The Commonwealth Heroines are...

BBJ: The Bremen and Orleans Project to add 426 units

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The Boston Business Journal reports: "In the past few years, much of East Boston’s new residential construction has taken advantage of skyline views across the...

Eastie Week begins July 11, 2021: Lots of fun in store!

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Eastie Week is a celebration of the rich, vibrant, and resilient community of East Boston – its people, history, culture, music, and art. This...

Edwards names Patron as new chief of staff

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East Boston News BOSTON - Following last week’s announcement that Gabriela Coletta will be joining the New England Aquarium as their external relations manager, City...

U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren endorses Ruthzee Louijeune for At-Large City Council

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BOSTON, MA – On Monday, Ruthzee Louijeune, candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, announced that she had received the endorsement of U.S. Senator Elizabeth...

Suffolk University Mayoral Poll: Wu, Janey in the lead: Housing seen...

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Boston voters appear likely to make history by electing the city’s first-ever female mayor this fall, according to a Suffolk University/Boston Globe poll of...

Mayoral candidate Santiago releases housing platform focusing on affordability, homeownership, and...

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Santiago calls for City Hall to publicly finance affordable housing and for 25% of new development to be homeownership opportunities for families making less...

When Bobby Orr comes to Eastie, he visits A-7!

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Hockey legend Bobby Orr recently visited Station A-7 in East Boston. The guys and gals on duty were one lucky group. So many of...

Gabriela Coletta, Chief of Staff for Councilor Edwards, joins New England...

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Statement from City Councilor Lydia Edwards 6/22 COUNCILOR EDWARDS CELEBRATES CHIEF OF STAFF GABRIELA COLETTA’S NEW POSITION WITH NEW ENGLAND AQUARIUM BOSTON - After nearly four...

Fearing evictions, local families protest proposed development at 160 Gove Street

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City Life/Vida Urbana led the Friday, June 18, 2021 vigil in East Boston On Friday, June 18th, Central American immigrant families held a vigil in...

New Happy Valley Flagship Introduces Premium Cannabis to East Boston

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New Happy Valley Flagship Introduces Premium Cannabis to Boston Opening June 24th, East Boston Location Sets New Standard for Adult-Use Cannabis Retail In MA BOSTON, MA...

Lydia Edwards: Celebrating the establishment of the East Boston Housing Stabilization...

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by Lydia Edwards This is a good day and celebratory moment for my neighbors in East Boston. The Boston City Council created the East Boston...

Zumix receives ‘No Strings Attached’ Donations from MacKenzie Scott of Amazon...

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From WBUR's report: "'The East Boston youth music center Zumix received a grant of $1 million — an unexpected windfall that amounts to more than...

BBJ: After merger, Rockland Trust to close EBSB branches; none slated...

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According to the Boston Business Journal, Rockland Trust plans to close several East Boston Savings Bank branches. Greg Ryan reports: "Rockland Trust plans to...

East Boston Main Streets’ Taste of Eastie returns July 15, 2021

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East Boston Main Streets Hosts 25th Annual “Taste of Eastie”Milestone Event Will Celebrate the Resilience of the East Boston Community (East Boston, MA - June...

Boston Teachers Union and Massachusetts Nurses Association Endorse Ruthzee Louijeune’s Campaign...

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(BOSTON, MA, June 11th) – On Friday, Ruthzee Louijeune, candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, announced that she had received the endorsements of...

Spinelli’s steps up to the plate: feeds the hungry!

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WCVB-TV: "Spinelli's has teamed up with the Shah Family Foundation and the YMCA to provide any child, up to the age of 18, free...

Michelle Wu calls for $200 million in Boston’s federal funds to...

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Pledges to build new deeply affordable, energy-efficient housing Michelle Wu calls for $200 million in Boston’s federal funds to be spent on housing; Pledges to...

Seabiscuit to take over KO Pies in August

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Greta and Andrew Platt opened The Biscuit at 406 Washington St in Somerville in 2004. The cafe/bakery provided a wide array of in-house baked...

R.I.P. Tony “The Kid” Barrasso, WWII veteran of the Battle of...

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Born in the North End, Tony lived on Bremen Street for most his life. A true patriot! Obituary for Anthony Nicholas "Tony the kid"...