East Boston Neighborhood Health Center responds to Centro Presente’s allegations on immigrant care
In response to a press conference announcing legal action by Centro Presente, the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center released this public statement.
"At East Boston Neighborhood Health Center, we take great pride in our deep...
January numbers: State’s unemployment rate increases slightly to 4.8 percent, above national average.
Massachusetts Unemployment & Job Estimates for January
BOSTON, MA – The state’s January total unemployment rate increased by two-tenths of a percentage points at 4.8 percent, the Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development announced...
Freedberg: Meeting up with the District 1 candidates
Two candidates vie to be District One’s next city councilor.
by MIKE FREEDBERG
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
A long-time East Boston activist doesn’t like that there’s only two women seeking to be District One’s new City Councilors; “Where...
City Council candidates tackle East Boston’s biggest issues
By ELENA EBERWEIN
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
As East Boston faces urgent issues such as the lack of affordable housing, equity in education, and climate change, the two leading Boston City Council candidates Gabriela Coletta and Tania...
Rockland Trust Launches its 5th Annual Small Business, Big Dreams Contest
The grand prize winner will take home $20,000, and all finalists will receive personalized consultation from business banking officers
Hanover, MA – March 1, 2022 – Rockland Trust has just launched its annual Small Business,...
RIP Rosemarie Sansone, former Boston City Councilor and trailblazing political figure who shaped city...
Former Boston City Councilor Rosemarie Sansone who reshaped city government and promoted the city's downtown district has died at the age of 77. Sansone died of cancer at home in Lexington, Mass., on February,...
Mayor Wu recommends Community Preservation Act funding for 52 projects worth more than $27...
Mayor Wu recommends Community Preservation Act funding for 52 projects including three in East Boston totaling more than $27 million
Citywide this includes $14.6 million in affordable housing projects; $6.1 million in historic preservation projects;...
Eastie Native to be Honored at Illustrators of the Future Awards Event in Hollywood
East Boston, Massachusetts native, Jim Zaccaria, will be in Hollywood to be honored as a winner in the Illustrators of the Future Contest at The Taglyan Complex on Friday, April 8th. In addition, his...
Robare: To address the city’s housing crisis, let’s talk upzoning!
by MATT ROBARE
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
In January 2021, the Massachusetts legislature passed and the Governor signed a law requiring that MBTA communities create a zoning district that encourages multifamily homes around its stations. The...
Francena’s “Recipes My Nanna Taught Me”
Dedicated to my Nonna who inspired me to cook.
When I was a little girl I remember visiting my Nonna's house on cold winter days. The aroma from her kitchen warmed my soul and the taste of...
Freedberg: Can Boston’s Public Schools ever be fixed?
by MIKE FREEDBERG
SPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
Two weeks ago, the public got to see next year’s proposed school department budget.
It’s a big number – approximately 40 percent of the entire City budget for all departments. That’s...
“Perverso” MS-13 butcher is going to the Big House for life
MS-13 Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for RICO Conspiracy and Brutal Murder of Two TeenagersDefendant misled immigration court resulting in his release shortly before second murder
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, February 17, 2022
BOSTON – A...
Rockland Trust launches its Annual Scholarship Program
Hanover, MA – February 15, 2022 – Today, Rockland Trust announced the launch of its 2022 Scholarship Program for students who are enrolling in a part-time or full-time undergraduate study for the first time...
NOAH receives City of Boston Clean Air Grant
This grant will support a community-based initiative to raise awareness about air pollution and improve air quality at community hubs.
(Boston, MA; February 11, 2021) Today, the City of Boston announced the recipient of the...
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East Boston resident Felix Bezeredy lauded by ABCD at Community Heroes...
HUD Secretary Marcia L. Fudge Offered Keynote Address
(BOSTON, MA) – On Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, ABCD...
