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Free Arts and Crafts and STEM Workshops arrive in Boston ParksBeacon Hill East Boston North End BostonLeft Fair RightThe Boston Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to announce the return of free Arts & Crafts Workshops and the introduction of STEM & Youth Preparedness Workshops for children through the ParkARTS program. Kids ages three to ten can enjoy...
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Free Thursdays are back starting in July at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum The Gardner Museum’s beloved Free First Thursdays are taking over—now every Thursday evening is free. Each week. All year. Starting in July. Experience free admission from 5–9 pm...
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The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway will kick off the Summer Event Series on Wednesday June 24, 2026. “We are so excited to present a summer long series of concerts, movies, bocce and more!” said, Keeley Fanuele, Executive...
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ZUMIX, a local nonprofit providing creative opportunities for young people through music and technology, will kick off its annual Summer Concert Series on Sunday, July 12, in Piers Park. The first concert coincides with ZUMIX’s annual Walk for Music, a...
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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...
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We Hold These Truths Honored 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of IndependenceEast BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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The Next Harbor View Neighborhood Association Meeting is Scheduled for August 3East BostonLeft Fair Right
The next meeting of the Harbor View Neighborhood Association will be on August 3, 2026, at 6pm. The meeting is In Person only but will be streamed via Facebook for archival purposes. Attendance on Facebook does not qualify for voting...
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Dine Out Boston returns August 1–15Beacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Healey-Driscoll Administration expands firefighter survival training with new mobile SCBA mazeBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston BostonLeft Fair RightThe 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...
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Wu highlights traffic and pedestrian safety plans for city streetsBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
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 Roxbury Crossing and...
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Dean’s List honors announced at Tufts University Tufts University recently announced the dean’s list for the spring 2026 semester. Dean’s list honors at Tufts University require a semester grade point average of 3.4 or greater. The following students were named...
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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,...
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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...
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Our Sox are on fire! 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...
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Who is responsible for the landscaping To the Editor: I was very pleased when the North Washington Street (now Bill Russell) Bridge reopened after much anticipation, many delays and years of inconvenience. One of the special aspects of the new...
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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...
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Eastie Teen Parker Vitagliano-Hill Holds Rugby Tournament to Help Raise Awareness for EpilepsyEast BostonLeft Fair RightBy 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...
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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...
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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...
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BizUnlocked Boston Business Access Program celebrates 14 graduatesBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston North End BostonLeft Fair RightOn 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...
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Dr. Tommy Welch selected as new superintendent of Salem public schoolsBeacon Hill Charlestown East BostonLeft Fair RightDr. 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...
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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...
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Wu, US Army Corps of Engineers Announce Draft Plan to Protect Boston against Sea-level Rise and Extreme WeatherEast BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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New ‘Green’ Distribution Center Proposed for McClellan Highway Targets LEED PlatinumEast Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Successful Healthy Rides program expands its help for older residentsBeacon Hill East BostonLeft Fair Right
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 a collaborative investment of $150,000,...
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Wu Launches Tour 250 Interactive Map Featuring 25 New Markers Celebrating Boston’s Neighborhood History as Part of Boston 250Beacon Hill East Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
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,...
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Wu announces new cycle of city-wide participatory budgeting initiativeBeacon Hill Charlestown East BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Patriot-Bridge 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 innovative...
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The Words that Changed the World 250 Years AgoBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Mission Hill BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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The gay rights movement began 57 years ago this weekCharlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain North End BostonLeft Fair Right
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 against a...
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$800,000 Cummings Grant to Fuel Project Bread’s Fight Against Hunger StatewideBeacon Hill East Boston Jamaica Plain North End BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Regional Review 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...
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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...
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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...
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MBTA Prepares for Boston’s Fourth of July Celebration with Free Rides after 8:30 p.m.East BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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NeighborHealth Convenes Statewide Leaders to Advance Maternal Health Equity Across StateEast Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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Edwards votes in favor of legislation safeguarding social media for minorsEast Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
Local Government, Public Safety The bill, S.3164 An Act Protecting Children From Addictive Social Media Feeds, will decrease the addictive aspect of social media for minors by disabling the ‘algorithmic feed’ and alerting users when they have been using the...
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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)...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Wu Signs City order to Expand Property Tax Relief for Older HomeownersBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain Mission Hill North End BostonLeft Fair Right
Special to the Times Mayor Michelle Wu 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...
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One of the biggest annual events in the region took place last weekend with the Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival...
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Summer Eats Returns to Feed Kids and Teens Across Massachusetts this SummerBeacon Hill East Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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‘From Sit and Sip to Get Up and Move,’ Caffe Dello Sport Hosts We Run Eastie GroupEast BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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By Marianne Salza East Boston Central Catholic School (EBCCS) held its Eighth Grade Graduation Mass and Exercise on June 6, at Most Holy Redeemer Parish, with main celebrant, Father Tom Domurat, who has known some students from as early as...
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Where is Teddy Roosevelt When We Need Him?Beacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain North End BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Opens DCR Pools for the SummerBeacon Hill East Boston North EndLeft Fair Right
Special to the Regional Review 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...
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The East Boston Italian Heritage Parade Fundraiser at the Beachmont VFW 6712East BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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New England Aquarium releases 10 rehabilitated sea turtles off Cape CodBeacon Hill East Boston BostonLeft Fair Right
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 two green sea turtles, all...
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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...
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A conversation with Mayor Michelle Wu: Boston should be a home for everyoneBeacon Hill Charlestown East Boston Jamaica Plain BostonLeft Fair Right“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...
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Tom Ambrosino will retire as administrator of state courtsBeacon Hill Charlestown East BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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Sports Community Fondly Remembers Legendary Herald Writer Danny Ventura, 66East BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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...
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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 8, from 4 to 8 p.m., in the Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood...
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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...
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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...
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MA Legislature Finalizes Fiscal Year 2027 Budget, Delivers Record Investments without Raising TaxesEast BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Boston celebrates Guinness World Records title for world’s largest soccer ball on East Boston WaterfrontEast BostonLeft Fair RightThe 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...
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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...
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Special to the Times-Free Press 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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Wu, Commissioner Cox announce Pilot allowing licensed taxis to accept rides through Uber, LyftBeacon Hill East BostonLeft Fair Right
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 through TNC apps like...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Latinos for Education honors Excel Academy Charter School’s Kiara MartinezEast BostonLeft Fair Right
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...
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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...
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Boston Shares Preparations to Protect Residents and Visitors Against Extreme HeatEast BostonLeft Fair Right
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...