Salesian Boys and Girls Club names awardees
Nicolas Calderon is Youth of the Year. East Boston Foundation and East Boston Youth Basketball also recognized for their contributions to the local community.
Meet Nicholas Calderon by way of his winning essays
Nick's...
Rep. Adrian C. Madaro honors Helen Antenucci as a Commonwealth Heroine
Boston, MA – On Friday, June 14th, Representative Adrian C. Madaro was honored to recognize Helen Antenucci of East Boston at the annual Commonwealth Heroine Awards. Representative Madaro nominated Helen as a Commonwealth Heroine...
Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for May 2024
Unemployment remains below the national rate; labor force participation rate increases to 65.3%
BOSTON, MA – June 21, 2024 – The state’s May total unemployment rate was 3.0 percent, a 0.1 percentage point increase from...
Senator Edwards announces re-election campaign for Third Suffolk
Senator Edwards seeks a third term in the State Senate and faces off with a Republican in November
Boston (June 20, 2024) — Today, Lydia Edwards formally announced her re-election campaign for the Third Suffolk...
Jordan’s Furniture donates 1,000 Bicycles to 1,000 Youth from Boys & Girls Clubs of...
Salesians Boys and Girls Club of East Boston also beneficiary of 60 bikes.
BOSTON, MA (June 18, 2024) – Jordan’s Furniture President Eliot Tatelman on Saturday, June 15 presented 1,000 Diamondback bicycles, helmets, locks, and bicycle...
Call for Walkers: Register for the 36th Annual Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented by...
On Sunday, October 6, thousands will participate in the iconic fundraising walk for Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support all forms of cancer research and patient care
BOSTON — Registration is now open for the 2024 Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk presented...
Sacred Heart honors St. Anthony of Padua
An old-style procession at Sacred Heart Parish in East Boston offers prayers to a venerated saint of the Catholic Church. There were once more of these processions to Saint Anthony of Padua in East...
NeighborHealth Unites Community for Health and Fitness at Annual 5K Event
Let's Get Movin' & New Balance Foundation 5K for Fitness promoted healthy lifestyles through physical activity and nutrition education
BOSTON, MA (June 11, 2024) – NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, Let's Get Movin'...
EdVestors Announces $485,000 in Arts Expansion Grants to Boston Public Schools
EdVestors awards annual grants to schools that will expand and ensure equitable access to quality arts instruction as it marks 15 years of expanding arts education in BPS. Four East Boston public schools awarded...
Local advocates encouraged by Massport selecting Davey as CEO
AIR, Inc. calls selection of Rich Davey, "a promising one."
by Chris Marchi, Vice President of AIR, Inc
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
East Boston airport activists haven’t been able to support many Massport decisions over the years. However,...
It was “Bocce and Biscotti Night” on the Greenway
The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway held a Bocce & Biscotti Night on Friday June 7th. The bocce courts are located on the Greenway in Bremen Street Park, behind the YMCA.
Friend and...
Mark the date: June 18, Kiwanis hosts talk on “The Battle of Chelsea Creek”
Related: Michael Laurano on the Battle of Chelsea Creek and Noddles' Island
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