Freedom Trail after dark experiences Discover the Freedom Trail in a new light – after dark – on the official Freedom Trail Lantern Tours. Freedom Trail Foundation announces the return of the unique Lantern Tours, offering visitors and residents the...
The New England Aquarium is offering discounted admission this fall for homeschooling families to experience its educational programs and exhibits. Every Tuesday through December 22, 2026, homeschool families have access to special ticket prices: $12 for children and $21 for...
Library Happenings: Baby Lapsit, Mondays: 11:15 AM and Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend...
Mayor Michelle announced the appointment of Emily Knight as the City of Boston’s new Economic Development Chief. Knight will begin serving in the role on October 19, 2026. A longtime Boston resident, Knight has spent her career at the intersection...
The City of Boston Zoning Commission this week adopted new zoning for Small Clean Energy Infrastructure to comply with the Massachusetts State Climate Act. This new zoning establishes a ‘Consolidated Local Permitting process’ in line with State law and Boston’s...
The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum will continue its Fall 2026 Weekend Concert Series with three performances in October. This ten-concert autumn season curated by Abrams Curator of Music George Steel is held on select Sundays at 1:30 pm and runs...
For us, a stockpile of pantry treats began with our introduction to the Freshé line of tuna and salmon meals, which combined legumes, vegetables, fish, and a promise of high quality and sustainability. Each tin provides a complete, high-protein meal...
The East Boston Soup Kitchen celebrated its 10 Anniversary with a Gala held at Spinelli’s in Day Square. The organization strives to feed, shelter, and assist with the recovery and self-care of the hungry and homeless in the community, and...
The Boston Parks and Recreation Department and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced the 2026 Boston Parks Fall Fitness Series, sponsored by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. The series will offer free weekly classes in City of Boston parks...
After last week’s summer-like weather, where temperature hit the mid-80s for a couple of days, much-cooler weather arrived this past weekend, Combined with the strong winds from a developing nor’easter later this week, it is clear that fall is here...
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) held a hearing to review Boston’s curbside food waste collection program. Coletta Zapata sponsored the hearing to review the program’s progress, current challenges while identifying pathways to build a stronger, more effective...
To ensure that residents are protected from serious respiratory illness, Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) is hosting free vaccine clinics offering flu and COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the city. Getting vaccinated every year for flu and COVID-19 as part of back-to-school...
The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced the eighth human case of West Nile virus (WNV) this year. A woman in her 30s was exposed to WNV in an area of Middlesex County where other exposures have occurred this...
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) and the City of Boston recently announced the launch of the Boston City Youth Corps, a modernized revival of Boston’s historic Red Shirts Program designed to meet the needs of Boston today...
The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has returned a variety of historical artifacts and records belonging to the USS Massachusetts (BB-59), a decommissioned World War II battleship, affectionately known by her crew as ‘Big Mamie,’ that...
After more than 30 years as an entertainment executive in Hollywood, Kelly Thompson is back on the North Shore enjoying the next chapter in her amazing career. Thompson is the executive producer of the Boston Cup Classic Car Show, which...
If you own a classic automobile in New England, then you know that Rich Doucette is one of the most highly regarded experts in your universe. A resident of Eagle Hill in East Boston, Doucette will be hosting his 15th...
Mayor Michelle Wu joined Lt. Governor Driscoll, St. Francis House, the Planning Office for Urban Affairs (POUA), MassHousing, state and local elected officials, residents, and community partners to celebrate the grand opening of 41 LaGrange Street, a new 19-story affordable...
The massive build-out of data centers recently has aroused the wrath of the American public across the political spectrum. However, this backlash has highlighted a sharp disconnect in modern society: On the one hand, we expect technology to provide us...
Boston University’s Initiative on Cities is hosting a community event to present and discuss recent research which examines the history of East Boston’s Dante Alighieri elementary school and how changes in schools are connected to gentrification in the neighborhood. The...
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) are awarding $3.3 million to support community health centers ahead of increased demand and financial strain from federal cuts to Medicaid. According to MassHealth, starting in October hundreds of thousands of...
Alex Dery Snider caught the policy bug in high school, competing in New Hampshire’s Youth in Government program. She’s carried it through stints on Capitol Hill, at The Pew Charitable Trusts and at a civil legal aid nonprofit in New...
City of Boston Weekly Neighborhood Infrastructure Projects The City of Boston Construction Management team is providing this weekly update on infrastructure improvements taking place in the Beacon Hill, Back Bay, Charlestown, East Boston, Jamaica Plain, neighborhoods. The work is part...
The Greenway buzzed with activity all summer, offering something for everyone. The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway organized many events, including the “Wednesday Night” entertainment series featuring concerts and films. Other highlights included a Bocce tournament, Saturday morning...
Library Happenings: Baby Lapsit, Mondays: 11:15 AM and Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend...
ZUMIX, a local nonprofit providing creative opportunities for young people through music and technology, will host its annual Gala, The Muze, at City Winery on Thursday, Oct. 29. The event, a major fundraiser for the ZUMIX community, will include multiple...
Governor Healey and the Mass Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) announced $4.2 million in funding to 20 projects that will prepare workers for offshore wind and maritime careers, and support research on fisheries, wildlife, and the marine environment. The funding is...
The East Boston High School football team trekked over to Clemente Field in the Fenway last Friday evening and got pummeled by the Boston Latin Wolfpack 35-6. At halftime, Latin lead 28-0. Having a good game for Latin was Sammy...
On a lively Wednesday night at East Boston Memorial, St. Louis Cardinals minor leaguer Bernard Mack Sanchez took the mound for the Boston Baseball Association (BBA) Fall League. Coming off an arm injury, Sanchez has chosen this league as a...
The neighboring rivals never gave an inch to each other, and the result was what one might expect, a 1-1 tie between East Boston and Chelsea in boys soccer action Friday, September 11 at East Boston Memorial Stadium. Bob Marra...
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) today released a new report, Making Transit Free, Frequent, and Reliable: Massachusetts shows the need for federal investment in fare-free transit, detailing...
Strong communities are built through access to resources that support residents’ health, connection, and quality of life. During this week’s Council meeting, the Council adopted resolutions recognizing National Farmers Market Week and National Health Center Week, honoring the organizations, workers,...
Governor Maura Healey proclaimed September College Fire Safety Month in Massachusetts as thousands of students return to campus and move into dormitories, apartments, and other student housing. Fire officials are offering guidance to help prevent fires and injuries during what...
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced the return of the City’s Participatory Budgeting initiative, ‘Ideas in Action,’ for its third year. Last year, thousands of residents participated by attending workshops, submitting ideas, and voting to fund eight...
September 1, 2026 is primary election day. With only Democrats running for Suffolk County District Attorney, the race will be over in September rather than in November. We have a choice to make this year, and unlike most seats that...
More than 280 graduates will receive their diplomas at the East Boston High School commencement exercises Friday at 11 a.m. at East Boston Stadium. Class valedictorian Arielle Tritto and class salutatorian Man Li will give their respective speeches during the...
As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation's annual...
Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the Attorney General’s Office (AGO)’s annual Labor Day Report, spotlighting the AGO’s dedicated efforts to protect the rights of Massachusetts workers and ensure access to fair pay, benefits, and safe working conditions for...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the winners of the 30th annual Mayor’s Garden Contest in a ceremony celebrating the exceptional efforts of Boston’s urban gardeners. The competition recognizes residents who have transformed their yards, balconies, rooftops, and community gardens into vibrant...
The National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®) released its “Fatal Firefighter Injuries in the U.S. in 2025” report, which showed that a total of 83 U.S. firefighters died while on-duty, or as a result of heart attacks, strokes, or medical conditions...
Mayor Michelle Wu, this week, joined City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune, Mass Senior Action, local elected officials, and residents to sign a city order that lets Boston adjust the senior property tax break each year to keep up with the cost...
The Associates of the Boston Public Library presented an evening of music, poetry, and reflection marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Special to the Ties-Free Press The Associates of the Boston Public Library (Associates) presented We Hold...
At-home grooming This month, we needed more home grooming for our dog, Poppy, because she had to go five weeks instead of four between professional grooming sessions. Part of our job as companion animal guardians is ensuring our animals receive...
More than 1,000 police, fire and EMS professionals have completed joint active shooter response training across Massachusetts this year as the Healey-Driscoll Administration expands efforts to prepare first responders to act quickly and work together during a crisis. One of...
“Boston should be a home for everyone,” Michelle Wu said, gazing forward with measured confidence as she reflected on the city’s future. For Wu, that idea has shaped both her leadership and her vision for Boston since first taking office...
With the weatherman predicting a great Labor Day weekend from Friday through Monday, we hope that all of our readers will have a chance to make the most of the final weekend of the summer season. The Summer of ‘26...
All in all, this has been a pretty good summer. The weather has been as close to perfect as we could expect for summer activities. The mornings along our coastline have been pleasantly placid for those of us who row...
It was almost 55 years ago — on December 23, 1971, to be precise — that President Richard M.Nixon officially declared the “war on cancer” when he signed the National Cancer Act of 1971. The legislation committed $1.5 billion ($12...
When Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden was introduced at a recent political event in Revere, the applause was substantial. Revere Mayor Patrick Keefe praised Hayden in his remarks, stating, “We’re here to celebrate our public safety. We have the...
Dr. Tommy Welch, Boston Public Schools Region 1 Superintendent, has been named as the new superintendent of the Salem (Mass.) public schools. An East Boston resident, Welch, 50, was selected by a 6-1 vote of the Salem School Committee at...
Last Thursday evening friends and supporters of Candidate for Mass. GOP Attorney General Michael Walsh gathered at the East Boston Yacht Club to show support and meet the candidate. The event was sponsored by Republican State Committee members of the...
Special to the Times The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) announced the opening of its 24 swimming pools for the summer season, helping provide residents, visitors and families with safe places to swim and cool off during the...
By Adam Swift In the wake of the death of Boston transportation planner Louisa Gag earlier this month, Mayor Michelle Wu has released plans to make city streets safer. Gag was killed on her bicycle when she was riding near...
Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces the 2026–2027 season roster. The Company includes a diverse roster of 67 professional dancers from around the world. Four new dancers join the main Company, eight new dancers join Boston Ballet II (BBII),...
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Senate passed legislation that would rein in social media’s most addictive features in order to make platforms safer for young users. The bill, S.3164 An Act Protecting Children From Addictive Social Media Feeds,...
Outdoor events can be fun to share with your pup, as long as you ensure the event is safe and comfortable for your dog and he will be a great ambassador for canines while in attendance. Some seasonal outdoor events,...
A federal jury acquitted Suffolk County Sheriff Steven W. Tompkins of extortion charges Wednesday, September 2, following a trial in the John Joseph Moakley United States Courthouse in Boston. Tompkins had been charged with two counts of extortion related to...
Special to the Times-Free Press Senator Lydia Edwards and Representative Adrian Madaro celebrated with an inaugural Commonwealth Pride Award, a newly-founded annual event that celebrates the rich accomplishments and talents of Massachusetts’ LGBTQ+ community. “I’m excited to see East Boston...
July was THE hottest month on record in the U.S. For anyone who still doubts that we are in the beginning stages of an epic transformation of our climate, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released data that...
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, Massport CEO Richard Davey and Meet Boston President & CEO Martha J. Sheridan celebrated the arrival of the Glasgow traffic cone to Massachusetts. Inspired by the 40?year Scottish tradition...
The Boston Book Festival (BBF) returns to Copley Square this fall with a ticketed evening event Oct. 16, followed by its signature free Festival day Oct. 17, uniting the literary community around the transformative joy of reading and the vibrant...
Head of the maintenance department at East Boston High School for over 40 years...
Gov. Healey does the right thing to ban kratom The decision last week by Gov. Maura Healey and the Mass. Dept. of Public Health to issue an order classifying kratom as a Schedule 1 drug, thereby effectively banning the sale...
Nearly 74 percent of Boston’s Democratic voters in the Sept. 1 primary supported Sen. Ed Markey in his successful reelection bid, according to the city’s unofficial election results. Sen. Markey garnered 55,163 votes citywide, while his challenger, Rep. Seth Moulton,...
NeighborHealth held its 2026 Art of Health Care event last week. The generosity of area residents and businesses helped make the evening a meaningful celebration of health, healing, and community. President & CEO of NeighborHealth, Jamie Hazard, found the evening...
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced Kerry Jordan as the new Executive Director of the City of Boston Election Department and provided an update on the department’s ongoing operational and modernization efforts ahead of the September 1 State Primary. Jordan will...
With all of the excitement of the World Cup, the Tall Ships, and the Revere Beach Sand Castle Festival in the rearview mirror, we were ready to settle in for a relatively-nonchalant second half of the summer season. With the...
Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu, Boston’s Age Strong Commission, the Biogen Foundation, the Urban League of Eastern Massachusetts (ULEM), and Lyft announced the expansion of Healthy Rides, a free transportation initiative for Boston’s older residents. Supported by...
Neighborhood of Affordable Housing, NOAH, announced this week the graduation of Board President David Bryant from the NeighborWorks® America Excellence in Governance Program. He also received the NeighborWorks America Board Governance Leader Certification. The program – over 60 hours of...
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper launched the first cohort of BPS AI Educator Ambassadors following a Summer Institute held August 24–28. Twenty-five secondary school educators received training in innovative and responsible artificial intelligence practices and...
Summertime in New England can mean getting outdoors to hike, garden, and head to the beach, but that can all come with a challenge — avoiding tick bites and tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease. Thanks to an $8 million grant...
If you‘re responsible for providing food for your home dining table, you have three levels of work to consider. The easiest level is ordering or bringing home takeout food prepared elsewhere; the next level is homemade food from scratch; and...
She had a bubbly personality and was not only well known but also well loved Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours today, Wednesday, July 8th from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood...
Staff Report A significant transformation is on the horizon for the East Boston waterfront along Chelsea Creek. Horizon/McClellan LLC and CV 580 Chelsea LLC—affiliates of Cargo Ventures LLC—have officially filed an Expanded Project Notification Form (PNF) with the Boston Planning...
Dine Out Boston® is back for its summer edition from August 1-15, 2026. Presented by Meet Boston, and in partnership with the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism and new sponsor Toast, this two-week culinary celebration features close to 200...
The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services (DFS) announced the expansion of firefighter survival training at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) with the addition of a new mobile self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) training maze. The new training system will increase access...
Given its location on Boston’s waterfront, the New England Aquarium is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, experiencing flooding during storm surges, king tides, and other extreme weather. Since 2019, the Aquarium has been among those leading the...
The Department of Fire Services announced that Massachusetts fire departments have achieved the fourth-highest reporting rate in the country for the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). 90% of Massachusetts fire departments have reported more than 1.3 million apparatus responses...
The 37th Eastie Pride Day was held at Piers Park to celebrate the neighborhood of Boston just across the Harbor from Downtown. There were performances, boat rides, and many fun activities that was free for all to enjoy...
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According to Dan Leonard, a seasonal weather expert, we are facing a hot summer of El Niño and shifting jet streams. “In general, we tend to get a stronger-than-normal jet stream,” Leonard said. “This could lead to more frequent downpours...
Football practice for the East Boston High School football team got underway Friday morning, August 21 at Sartori Stadium. A scrimmage with Cathedral took place on Wednesday afternoon, September 2 and with Hull on Saturday, September 5. The Jets will...
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing a long-term left lane closure on the Bowker Viaduct in the northbound direction between the Boylston Street intersection and Storrow Drive in Boston. This closure will begin on Monday morning, August 17,...
Mayor Michelle Wu announces upcoming World Cup Watch Parties Mayor Michelle Wu has announced a continuing slate of free, family-friendly watch parties for the remaining FIFA World Cup matches, giving residents across Boston’s neighborhoods an opportunity to celebrate the tournament...
this week Although Gay Pride Month is observed for the entire month of June, we wish to make note of the specific date and events during the nighttime hours on June 27-28, 1969, when a series of riots and demonstrations...
The constant cacophony of bumbling babbling from our leaders in Washington these days with regard to the ongoing conflict with Iran brings to mind the wisdom of former President Theodore Roosevelt. On September 1, 1901 — just two weeks before...
The 30th annual Taste of Eastie was held at The Tall Ship. The fundraiser for East Boston Main Streets gave guests the chance to sample a wide range of cuisine from the restaurants of the neighborhood...
Special to the Times To support Boston’s taxi drivers and expand choice for passengers, the City and the Boston Police Department announced a one-year pilot that will, for the first time, allow licensed Boston taxis to accept trip requests generated...
Special to the Times-Free Press Latinos for Education hosted its fifth annual Latino Educators Shine Awards at the MCLE Conference Center on Tuesday, honoring Kiara Martinez, Dean of Curriculum & Instruction at Excel Academy Charter School. This year, over 50...
There are many ways you can help dogs in rescue situations. You could volunteer with a rescue group or shelter and see what assignments might fit your lifestyle and schedule. You could walk dogs and play with cats, giving critters...
The East Boston Italian American Heritage Parade Committee held a fundraiser Sunday, Aug. 30 at the Beachmont VFW in Revere. The guests enjoyed a delicious barbecue luncheon buffet and desserts along with music by DJ Jimbo. Joseph Ruggiero Sr., chairperson...
Special to the Times-Free Press Ten sea turtles were released Wednesday evening into the waters off Cape Cod, Mass., in the New England Aquarium’s second local beach release of the season. The group included six Kemp’s ridleys, two loggerheads, and...
The 146th commencement took place at Sartori Stadium on Friday morning, June 12. The graduates, boys in blue and girls in yellow lined up adjacent to the stadium and filed in to take their seats on the aluminum bleachers facing...
The World Cup has been a wonderful event, enjoyed by soccer fans and non-fans alike. The games have been incredibly exciting, especially in the first knockout round, where underdog teams have pushed the giants of the sport to the limit...
Ranya Al Tikriti Elected to Membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi Ranya Al Tikriti of Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts, was recently elected to membership into The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi, the nation's oldest and most selective...
For every generation of Americans for the past near-century, there have been seminal events for which those who were of a certain age can recall “where they were” when they “heard the news.” Every member of the Greatest Generation could...
Ahead of forecasted high temperatures next week, the City of Boston today announced extreme heat preparations underway and resources available to residents, particularly those most at risk, including older residents, pregnant people, infants and young children, people with disabilities, and...
Baby Lapsit, Mondays at 11:15 am & Tuesdays at 10:30 Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend. For ages...
Mayor Michelle Wu announced the launch of Tour 250, an interactive map experience featuring 25 new historic markers across Boston’s neighborhoods that spotlight the everyday people, immigrant communities, youth, and other underrepresented groups whose contributions in education, public health, culture,...
We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. When the members of the...
On Saturday, June 28, the Office of Small Business celebrated the 14 graduates of the BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program. This is the inaugural year of BizUnlocked Boston, which is executed by Tessi Consulting. BizUnlocked Boston is a business access...
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), Boston Harbor Now, and Boston Harbor City Cruises, announced that ferry service to Spectacle Island has resumed starting Saturday, June 20, following a temporary...
Attorney, community leader, former Suffolk County Assistant District Attorney, educator, and longtime housing advocate, Linda Champion announces her campaign to be the next Suffolk County District Attorney at Florian Hall in Dorchester before a crowd of more than 120 residents,...
NeighborHealth hosted its annual Children’s Bike Safety Day at the East Boston Farmers Market earlier this week, bringing together local families for an afternoon focused on bike safety, healthy outdoor activity and community connection. With support from Boston Children’s Hospital,...
Retired General Manager of Kearns Electric Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend Visiting Hours today, Wednesday, July 22nd from 3. to 7 p.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere, for...
Congratulations to our Boston Pops on their 52nd annual Fireworks Spectacular on the Esplanade—Boston’s most beloved Independence Day tradition, complete with amazing performances from Chance the Rapper, Trombone Shorty, and Lainey Wilson...
Special to the Times-Free Press The MBTA today announced that fares will again be free this year on bus, subway, ferry, Commuter Rail, and the RIDE on Saturday, July 4, 2026, after 8:30 PM. With this year’s Boston Pops Fireworks...
After a thorough search process, Supt. of Boston Schools Mary Skipper announced that Bradley School principal Claire Carney has been appointed the new Region 1 School Superintendent. Carney began in her new position on Aug. 5. She succeeds Dr. Tommy...
If you’re someone who thinks that September brings an end to the fresh, local, healthy ingredients you’ve been purchasing at a local farmers’ market, you are wrong. While some markets run for a short time, many others continue into November...
Special to the Journal NeighborHealth brought together elected officials, clinicians, maternal health advocates, and community leaders at the Massachusetts State House on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, for “Community Maternal Health: Strengthening the Delivery of Care,” a forum focused on identifying...
(StatePoint) Math is often the most challenging class in a student’s course load. But it doesn’t have to be. Follow these tips to prevent feeling frazzled and overwhelmed this school year: Find study buddies: Staying on top of your A-game...
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the recipients of the annual scholarships honoring the memory of longtime employees Deborah Hadden Gray and Donna Rauseo. The 2026 scholarships were awarded to East Boston residents Anh Nguyen...
She loved to be surrounded by her family Jayne M. (Cardinale) Saraceni passed away on June 21st at 80 years of age. She was born in Winthrop on April 20, 1946, and was the daughter of James and Mary (DeRosa)...
Excel Academy Charter High School graduated its Class of 2026 last week — a group of students who leave not just with diplomas, but with championship titles, college credits, professional certifications, and a clear sense of who they are and...
Swing FORE Kids Classic” Golf Tournament We’re excited to invite you to the 8th Annual “Swing FORE Kids Classic” Golf Tournament on Monday, October 5, at 9 a.m. at Winthrop Golf Club. This special event brings together friends, supporters, and...
Swing FORE Kids Golf Tournament Salesian Boys & Girls Club 8th Annual Swing FORE Kids Golf Tournament on October 5, at Winthrop Golf Club. This is a wonderful day of golf, friendship, and fun, all while supporting the Salesian Boys...
After months of deliberation, commission-building and drafting, An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment—the PROTECT Act (H.5620) – has been passed in both chambers of the legislature. The PROTECT Act was originally filed by the...
The Yankees defeated the Braves last week to capture their third straight title. The first game was arguably the most exciting one of the year. The Yankees won 6 to 5. The Braves, however, had the winning run at the...
Between backyard barbecues, beach vacations, and hiking trails, warmer weather encourages us to spend more time outdoors. But alongside all the summer fun in the sun comes the often-overlooked health risk of insect bites and stings. Many people consider insect...
One of the biggest annual events in the region took place last weekend with the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival...
Summer Eats, the Massachusetts Summer Food Service Program, is kicking off across the Commonwealth this summer, providing free meals to all kids and teens ages 18 and under. In 2025, nearly 3 million meals were served at more than 1,500...
By Cary Shuman What began as an idea between Anthony White of Caffe Dello Sport East Boston and local resident Yahaira Acuna has blossomed into one of the most popular weekly athletic happenings in the neighborhoods of Boston. Caffe Dello...
More than 175 community members of all abilities attended Triangle, Inc.’s 8th annual Beach: Accessibility Day at Constitution Beach in East Boston on Saturday, August 1. Participants enjoyed the beach and water using floating wheelchairs, mobility mats, and kayaks. “In...
For many years the East Boston fall favorite was the Columbus Day Parade, gathering thousands from surrounding communities and a litany of parade favorites. Over the past years the parade has slipped away, Covid 19, funding, the Grand Marshall of...
Baby Lapsit, Mondays: 11:15 AM and Tuesdays at 10:30 AM Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend. For ages...
Retired owner of “Rockport Design” John “Jack” Boyce, 81, of East Boston, passed peacefully on July 7 from complications of ALS. Jack was born in Malden in 1945, graduated from Malden Catholic High School in 1963 and received his B.A...
Tom Ambrosino, one of the most influential municipal leaders in the history of two communities, Revere and Chelsea, has announced that he will be retiring as the court administrator of the Massachusetts Trial Court. Ambrosino said he notified court personnel...
By Cary Shuman The East Boston community is paying tribute to Boston Herald high school sports editor Donato “Danny” Ventura, who died on July 7, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Ventura had officially retired last August after...
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will begin the second phase of critical runway safety improvements at Boston Logan later this month, with work expected to be completed before Thanksgiving. This phase continues the installation of the Engineered Material Arresting System...
He is best remembered for his over 50 years work at Santarpio’s East Boston where he made many lifelong friends Glenn Robert Carlton, 67, of Malden, passed away very suddenly on June 23, 2026 after a brief illness. Glenn is...
Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata joined a majority of her colleagues in voting for an omnibus amendment package on the FY27 operating budget. Following the Council’s vote on the amended operating budget, it is now on Mayor Michelle Wu’s...
(StatePoint) A healthy school year starts before the first day of class. The American Medical Association (AMA) is sharing six tips to help families prepare children for a healthy return to the classroom. 1. Pack nutritious food: When packing your...
The annual Meridian House vs. East Boston Rehab Recovery Softball Game is about more than bragging rights. Played at Noyes Park in East Boston, the event aims to bring together anyone in recovery to play, cheer, and support the recovery...
Juneteenth, which has been a national holiday since 2021, marks the day when the Union Army entered the city of Galveston on June 19, 1865, and formally freed those who still were being enslaved in Texas. As the Union Army...
Retired Secretary Family and friends are invited to attend Visiting Hours on Monday, July 13, from 4 to 7 p.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals, 262 Beach St., Revere for Genevieve (Viscione) Mangini, of East...
Boston Harbor City Cruises marked its 100th anniversary on Wednesday, August 26, with a special Dockside Showcase aboard the Odyssey, bringing together guests and members of the Boston community to celebrate a century of experiences on Boston Harbor. As part...
With the start of the new school year next week, the East Boston High sports season will get underway too. The Boys Soccer team, led Jayson Smith (6th season) will open the season at the home field on Friday, September...
March 18, 1952 — July 17, 2026 It is with heavy hearts and profound gratitude that we celebrate the life of James A. “Jimmy” Bolognese Jr., who was born on March 18, 1952, in East Boston and who departed this...
The latest Fraud Fighters workshop took place at the East Boston Senior Center Wednesday with about 50 older adults in attendance, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. DA Hayden along with members of his office and Metro Credit Union spoke...
Special to the Times-Free Press Without raising taxes on Massachusetts residents, the Massachusetts Legislature delivered a Fiscal Year 2027 budget that drives down costs for residents, boosts the state’s economy, and adds to the state’s savings account. The plan makes...
We’d like to offer our congratulations to Dr. Tommy Welch, who has been named the new Superintendent for the Salem public schools. Welch has served as the Boston Public Schools Region 1 Superintendent, which encompasses 15 schools in East Boston,...
For its September exhibitions, Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) invites the public to MOVE by X Bonnie Woods, Reverie by Diane Teubner, and Cubismo Kirk by Renato Viganego. X Bonnie Woods makes paper objects that tell a story about what is...
Atlantic Works Gallery, 80 Border St., East Boston, is pleased to announce, “We Find Ourselves in Shape of Home,” on view August 1 through August 29. This exhibit will showcase East Boston artist, Victoria “thirteenvic” DelValle as a guest artist...
For many Massachusetts families, homeownership is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain — not just because of rising housing costs, but because the cost of maintaining a home has become unaffordable. Whether it's replacing a failing heating system, repairing a crumbling...
East Boston High School (EBHS) football legend, Ed Nastari, was recognized on June 16 in the high school gym for his contributions as a player and his commitment as a coach of the EBHS football program, featuring the momentous occasion...
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu joined the Boston Common Golf and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate the launch of Boston Family Golf Nights, a new pilot program that makes it easier and more affordable...
All-Ages Storytime, Wednesdays at 10:30 am This weekly storytime features books, songs, movement and a craft. Groups, please call ahead. For ages 2-5. Animal Rescue League, Thursday, August 20 at 4:00 pm Q & A with the A.R.L of Boston...
Mayor Michelle Wu and Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) joined loved ones, families, friends, advocates, and survivors to remember the lives lost to the opioid epidemic. The Overdose Awareness Day was held on Monday, August 31. Since 2015, nearly 3,000...
NeighborHealth and Boston Medical Center (BMC) celebrated ten years since the historic opening of a shared facility in Winthrop, Mass., marking a decade of collaboration to bring comprehensive healthcare services closer to home for patients in Winthrop and surrounding communities...
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston Harborfest proudly announced that Citizens will serve as the new Presenting Sponsor of Boston Harborfest, one of the country’s largest and most cherished Independence Day festivals. The partnership brings together two organizations deeply rooted...
Special to the Times-Free Press The City of Boston is reminding residents and visitors of hot weather safety tips as high temperatures are forecast for Tuesday, July 14 and Wednesday, July 15. The highest heat indices for this period are...
Excel Academy Charter High School is proud to announce its ranking as number 31 in the list of best public high schools in Massachusetts by U.S. News & World Report for 2026-2027. This places Excel Academy among the top 3%...
By Cary Shuman When Parker Vitagliano-Hill saw her mother, Alicia Vitagliano, working on a grant for the Epilepsy Foundation of New England, she said, ‘Oh, that’s pretty cool, when I get old enough, I would like to do that.” Alicia...
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Planning Department this month approved a wave of new development projects across Boston, advancing a citywide effort to create a more resilient, affordable, and equitable city. Among the approved proposals is a significant...
ZUMIX has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the East Boston-based organization...
East Boston Sports Day on the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway was an incredible success! A fun-filled day for kids, families, and even adults came out to enjoy the festivities at Bremen Street Park. A huge highlight of the day was...
McKenzie Powers, arguably one of the greatest all-around female athletes in East Boston history, is the new principal of the Manassah E. Bradley Elementary School. Powers, 36, who has been a teacher at the school for 13 years and served...
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced the release of the US Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) draft Boston Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study, a once-in-a-generation study to protect Boston against coastal flooding and sea level rise...
Special to the Times-Free Press NeighborHealth announced the appointment of Maria Coppenrath, CPA, as the organization’s new Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective July 20, 2026. With more than 30 years of healthcare finance experience – including over 15...
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) joined Mayor Michelle Wu, elected officials, and Guinness World Records North America, Inc., at Piers Park II to celebrate a record-breaking achievement on Boston’s waterfront and the start of FIFA World Cup festivities across the...
She was known for her love of cooking, her pleasure in shopping, and her excitement for the casino In memory of Elaine Claire (Chianca) Ciampa, 76, who passed away peacefully on July 4, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born...
The 5th annual Adopt-A-Pole for Overdose Awareness campaign kicked off Aug. 20 at North Suffolk Community Services’ recovery support center Recovery on the Harbor which is located on Bennington Street in East Boston. Between Aug. 20 and Aug. 31, which...
On Friday, June 12, the East Boston Chamber of Commerce was pleased to partner with the YMCA for a complimentary Coffee Connect networking event at the YMCA facility located at 215 Bremen Street in East Boston. The event highlighted the...
Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural, historical, and societal fabric of...
Massachusetts State Senator Lydia Edwards held an “End of Summer” fundraising event at The Tall Ship in East Boston. Joining Edwards at the event was, Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll, DA Kevin Hayden, Rep. Adrian Madaro, and Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata...