East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s Dr. James Taylor Building Undergoes Major Renovation
(EAST BOSTON, June 6, 2022) East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) is undergoing one of the largest construction projects in the health center’s more than 50-year history at its Dr. James Taylor building located...
Morton: What I saw at the GOP State Convention in Springfield
East Boston delegates were among the 15 who represented the Suffolk and Middlesex Senate District.
BY CHRISTOPHER MORTON
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
The Massachusetts Republican Party held its nominating convention at the Mass Mutual Center in Springfield...
Another Success! Let’s Get Movin’ Annual Race promotes healthy living and community in East...
Photo Courtesy: Let's Get Movin'
Learn more about Let's Get Movin in this UpFront interview with Cristina Weddle by Frank Conte
Joni DiMarzo of Stand Up For Eastie spreads her message at Mutual Aid Eastie...
Editor’s Note: The following are remarks delivered by Joni DiMarzo of Stand Up For Eastie, a group of concerned citizens worried about overdevelopment in East Boston, at last Sunday’s assembly organized by Mutual Aid...
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta hires a slate of staffers
BOSTON (JUNE 7, 2022) - Newly-elected Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta has announced a slate of hires today. Elvira Mora will join as Director of Civic Organizing, Eva Scapicchio will join as North End...
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta names Elizabeth (Ellie) Sanchez as chief of staff
BOSTON — Newly elected City Councilor Gabriela Coletta has announced that Elizabeth “Ellie” Sanchez (she/they) will become her Chief of Staff. Sanchez, a long-time education and civic engagement advocate, will lead Coletta’s office. Sanchez...
With help from Minds Matter, East Boston students gain acceptance to prestigious colleges
All of the students were enrolled in a mentorship program at Minds Matter of Boston
Boston, MA (May 31, 2022) – After a grueling two years of pandemic-interrupted learning, seven East Boston students overcame the...
July 10: Zumix’s annual Walk for Music to raise funds for its award-winning programs
ZUMIX to Host Annual Walk for Music July 10th
East Boston, MA – On Sunday, July 10, ZUMIX will host its annual Walk for Music. ZUMIX community members and other participants will walk through East...
Freedberg: Receivership of Boston’s Public Schools? Not yet!
BY MIKE FREEDBERG
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
Subjecting Boston’s enormous school system to C. 69 MGL receivership is a drastic remedy.
Receivership puts the entire management of a huge system in the hands of one person. Yet the...
Congrats! East Boston High School Baseball wins Boston City League Championship
The Boston Herald has the details. Read them here.
Bound and Determined: East Boston resident Julie Dupere achieves her goal of a college...
BOSTON, MA – (May 27, 2022) Born and raised in East Boston, Julia Dupere and her siblings had an unconventional upbringing. They were not allowed to go to school or see conventional doctors. Julia’s...
UpFront with Frank Conte: Interview with Cristina Weddle of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s...
In this latest edition of UpFront, we learn about "Let's Get Movin," a program to inspire families and children in East Boston and nearby to engage in physical activities and nutritional excellence to promote...
Friends, neighbors praise the contributions of Larry Braman, who passed away December 18, 2021;...
Larry Braman, who died December 18, 2021, exemplified the lifelong activism which became part of the East Boston brand. His legacy will endure mostly from his warm personality and eternal optimism in the face...
Save the date: Kiwanis Club of East Boston 75th Diamond Jubilee Celebration: June 21,...
East Boston Kiwanis Club to Celebrate its 75th Anniversary
The Kiwanis Club of East Boston marks its 75th Anniversary with a celebration set for Tuesday, June 21, from 6-9 p.m. at Spinelli’s Function Hall, 282...