Special to the Times-Free Press On September 25, the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus (MBLLC) celebrated the start of Latine Heritage Month in October with pride, commemorating the countless contributions of the Massachusetts Latine community. The Latino Excellence Awards,…
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Chamber to Hold East Boston Marketplace Nov. 18
On Tuesday, November 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the ICA Watershed at 256 Marginal Street in East Boston, the East Boston Chamber of Commerce will hold an event called the East Boston Marketplace. Please join the Chamber along…
Coletta Zapata Condemns Trump Administration’s Decision to End Snap Benefits
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston City Council unanimously passed a resolution led by Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata, Council President Ruthzee Louijeune, and Councilor Sharon Durkan condemning the Trump Administration’s unprecedented decision to end funding for the Supplemental Nutrition…
For “Ride of the Valkyries!” BLO Mashes up Wagner, other great arias, American Musicals and More at the SoWa Power Station on Nov. 12
Boston Lyric Opera’s Ride of the Valkyries! – a loving send-up of Richard Wagner’s “The Ring Cycle” that marries a “Ziegfeld Follies”-inspired take on the classic German opus with opera’s greatest arias, American Songbook classics and more (plus voiceover narration…
Trick or Treat and Read Celebrates 10 years with “Instant Library” Fundraiser for the Samuel Adams School
Special to the Times-Free Press Margaret Farmer, founder of the local “Trick or Treat and Read” Halloween book giveaway, is celebrating its 10th anniversary by launching a fundraiser to support literacy at the Samuel Adams School in East Boston. In…
Mayor Wu Delivers First Ever State of the Schools Speech
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu delivered the first ever State of the Schools address to showcase the Boston Public School’s progress under the leadership of Superintendent Mary Skipper. Mayor Wu made a call to action for every…
Elijah Garcia Wins Gold in Copa Olympica
Story by Marianne Salza Thirteen-year-old boxer, Elijah Garcia, of East Boston, won gold at the Copa Olympica international tournament in Puerto Rico on September 27. Elijah was among 20 elite fighters selected to compete from the New England area, and…
BPHC Encourages Residents to Apply for Health Insurance During Open Enrollment
Federal changes are threatening access to health care nationally and in Boston. For many residents, it is already challenging to navigate the health insurance system and maintain coverage, but federal decisions to increase premiums, limit insurance eligibility, and decrease funding…
News in Brief
Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s Winter Clothing Drive now underway The Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s 2025 Winter Clothing Drive to benefit Action for Boston Community Development – a nonprofit that supports more than 100,000 low-income Greater Boston residents each year – is now…
Freedom Trail Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Historic Ride
Boston continues to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride, a momentous event in American history that alerted colonists to British plans and ignited the Revolutionary War. In honor of this milestone, on Thursday, November 13 at 7 pm,…