Last Thursday at the New England Aquarium, a panel of East Boston residents that run local nonprofits were invited to discuss how they are taking steps to engage diverse residents in activities that help foster community resilience in light of…
Month: November 2018
ZUMIX Radio’s Narrative Project Presents ‘The Story Loft’ Nov 7
Over the past few months, ZUMIX Radio’s narrative project, Constelación de Historias, has explored stories of life and housing in East Boston. On Thursday, Nov. 7, the project continues with ‘The Story Loft,’ a night of community storytelling for a…
Global Climate Action Summit Silent on Natural Gas Progress
This fall, business leaders, government officials, and environmental activists from around the world gathered in San Francisco for the Global Climate Action Summit. Event organizers said they want to bend “the curve of emissions down.” If they truly want to…
Thanking Veterans Today, and Every Day
Every year on Nov. 11, we remember the armistice, signed on November 11th, 1918, that ended the First World War. One hundred years later, it can be easy to forget why we celebrate this day of all days, as the…
Be Sure to Thank Our Veterans
Its was 100 years ago this Sunday, on Nov. 11, 1918, that World War I formally came to a conclusion on what is famously referred to as the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month. Americans observed…
Obituaries 11-07-2018
Ralph Capobianco Avid Boston Braves fan and retired Mass. State employee Ralph Capobianco of Winthrop, formerly of East Boston, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Nov. 5 at the age of 101. Ralph was a US Coast Guard…
Halloween Bash
Paris Street staff and youth show off their elaborate costumes at the annual Halloween Celebration at the Paris Street Gym.
Halloween Fun
The Robinson family of East Boston – little dragon Edward (6 months), Elizabeth, and Joe – were among the thousands of residents and visitors who made their way to Boston Common for Halloween fun and activities on October 19 as…
East Boston Voters Still Have Early Voting Option:General Election Set for Nov. 6, Get out and Vote
East Boston voters can cast their ballots in the Commonwealth’s general election at their assigned polling locations on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 6, or take advantage of early voting that ends on Nov. 2. Voters will cast their ballots and…
Red-Blue Line Connector Cheaper than Once Thought
Last week MBTA officials announced that the project to connect Red and Blue Lines thus ending the only two train lines that currently do not intersect might be a lot cheaper than once thought. In 2010 the MBTA released a…