By Matt RobareSPECIAL TO EASTBOSTON.COM
Mayor Michelle Wu is wading into uncertain waters with her rent stabilization proposal.
Many Bostonians are feeling the squeeze when it comes to rent. Officials consider an individual or household rent-burdened if they pay 30 percent or more of their annual income in rent, with 52 percent of Boston households meeting that definition, according...
From supporters of the Don Orione Father's petition:
423 William F. McClellan Highway, East Boston, MA (BOA- 1214604)
"As a local resident of East Boston, I am in strong support of the proposal by The Sons of Divine Providence (Don Orione Fathers) to place a digital billboard at 423 McClellan Highway, East Boston, Massachusetts.
The existing parcel is an eye sore...
Giovanni Paolo Social Media influencer, the master of mozzarella making, the Bronx Godfather Subs, The Bronx Marinara and much more was on hand at DaCoopa’s all weekend. He created his monster "sangweeches" and people from all over New England came by to sample his goodies and meet the internet star.
More than 400 young singers gathered on March 21 at 10:30am at Excel Academy High School in East Boston
Update March 28, 2023: Link to event photographs | Link to event video
(March 16, 2023)—Boston Children’s Chorus (BCC) announces “Big Sing,” a special performance featuring more than 400 youth singers from East Boston. The concert, in English and Spanish, brings...
(EAST BOSTON - March 22, 2023) More than 200 East Boston residents sent a strong message to City Hall last night: Protect single family housing in Orient Heights from the onslaught of outsized residential developments. Below are the remarks of East Boston resident Fatima Litim.
Litim captured the essence of the protest: "This plan feels like a war on...
Dr. Gerald Hass, beloved local pediatrician, longtime community activist and co-founder of the South End Community Health Center gathers with leaders to honor the Center’s 54-year history of serving its community.
Boston, MA (March 21, 2023) — On Saturday March 18, 2023, the South End Community Health Center (SECHC), part of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), hosted a Legacy...
Senator Lydia Edwards will run the 127th Boston Marathon for Junior Achievement
(BOSTON – 03/16/2023) Senator Lydia Edwards will be running the 127th Boston Marathon for the benefit of Junior Achievement. They provide programming on financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and career readiness for young people. Alumni of Junior Achievement are less likely to live paycheck to paycheck, more than half of...
Riders should continue to plan for longer headways and additional travel time.
BOSTON – The speed restriction that encompassed the entire length of the Green Line has been lifted and replaced with more targeted block speed restrictions the MBTA announced today. Block speed restrictions are in place on the Green Line, which represents about 18% of track.
MBTA test trains have...
Each year the Pirandello Lyceum awards four $1,500 academic scholarships to High School Seniors who plan to further their education. The Pirandello Scholarship Committee reviews all applications and is particularly interested in students who:
· Have a high academic average
· Studied Italian in High School and/or demonstrate an interest in Italian Language and Culture.
· Have high SAT scores
· Have been involved in extracurricular activities
· Have financial need
o Have some family involvement in the Italian community
Applicants...
Madonna Queen Shrine Function Hall
145 Gladstone Street, East Boston
The BPDA is planning to present modifications to the Orient Heights Community to their current rezoning pln.
The current plan for rezoning will move to eliminate one-family homes by right, remove current zoning laws, which would change the entire fabric of the Orient Heights community.
Expected to attend: Representatives from the Boston...
Climate activists continue to protest construction of the East Boston substation, calling on Governor Healey to intervene on behalf of the local community and move the substation to Logan Airport.
Governor Healey must place the health of Massachusetts communities above the interests of Investor-owned utilities like Eversource. We call on her to intervene on the Eastie Substation issue and to...
This family friendly concert consists of Pergolesi's Stabat Mater, an Early Music masterpiece divided it into twelve movements, including solos and duets sang by a soprano and an alto, accompanied by piano.
Featuring international artists: Libor Dudas, Vanessa Moya, and Lucia Panizza.
The ticket cost for this event is $10 for Seniors and Students, and $20 for General Admission.
This program is...
Targeted speed restrictions remain in place while track inspections continue on Red, Orange, Blue, Green, and Mattapan Lines.
BOSTON – The MBTA is advising riders to plan for additional travel time and longer headways on the Red, Orange, Blue, Green, and Mattapan Lines this week as MBTA engineers continue to perform repair validations and speed verifications following a Department of...
Last month House Speaker Ronald Mariano re-appointed Rep. Adrian Madaro as Chair of the Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use and Recovery.
This will be Rep. Madaro’s second time serving in this role. Rep. Madaro was first appointed to lead this committee in 2021 at the beginning of the last legislative session.
The Joint Committee on Mental Health, Substance Use...
Further Advancing Growth Opportunities for Underrepresented Business Owners; Includes specialized and innovative credit solutions, and access to insights, mentoring and networking resources
BOSTON, MA, March 9, 2023 – As part of its deep and long-standing commitment to drive greater economic inclusion and mobility, Eastern Bank is announcing today the launch of Equity Alliance for Business to further advance the growth...
