East Boston residents enjoy a day of kayaking at Constitution Beach during the first ever free kayaking event at the beach. The organizers of the free kayaking event, which was only suppose to last 10 days, have decided to extend…
Month: August 2015
Loyal to the End:D and Z Auto Repair Will Close Its Doors after 25 Years in Business
D and Z Auto Repair, a community fixture for local residents since 1990, is closing its doors. Joseph Zirpolo and Bill DelloRusso, friends and owners of the neighborhood auto repair shop, have decided to retire after 25 years of operating…
BRA Pulls Snow Farm Proposal
The Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA) pulled the proposal to discuss turning the Condor Street Hess Site into the city’s snow farm during this upcoming winter from last week’s agenda following political pressure from Eastie’s elected officials. Senator Anthony Petruccelli, Representative…
East Boston Student Starr Desmond Awarded Four-year Full Tuition Scholarships to Attend Berklee
Zumix graduate and East Boston resident Starr Desmond was one of 13 young musicians from underserved communities in Boston and across the U.S. who were awarded four-year full tuition scholarships to attend Berklee at an emotional presentation at the Berklee…
Together, Let’s Keep Moving Boston Forward
On January 8, 2015, Boston was given the incredible opportunity to explore bidding for the 2024 Olympic summer games. It was a historic moment that sparked a months-long discussion about our city’s future. And from the very beginning, we were…
Live Racing Returns to Suffolk Downs with Three Racing, Food Truck Festivals
Live Thoroughbred racing will return to Suffolk Downs after a ten-month hiatus. Starting Saturday, September 5 and continuing on Saturday, October 3 and October 31, the track will host three special festival days of racing which will include food trucks…
Obituaries 08-26-2016
Michael Stoico Of Revere, formerly of East Boston Michael L Stoico of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away on August 20. He was the beloved husband of the late Joanne (Vespa) Stoico; loving father of David and his wife,…
Eastie Pride
Eastie Pride Day volunteers join City Councilor Sal LaMattina and Rep. Andrian Madaro in cutting the ceremonial cake.
Joel Katz Receives Scholarship
Former Marblehead High School football star and senior class president Joel Katz (second from right) was the recipient of a $2,000 scholarship from the New England Tire and Service Association (NETSA) and Tom Lyons Tire in Waltham. Pictured at the…
Longtime Massport Employee Passes Away
Catherine Leonard-McLean, a longtime Massport employee who worked for over three decades building relationships and trust with the East Boston community as the Port Authority’s Government and Community Affairs Department assistant director, has died. Leonard-McLean, who lived in West Roxbury…