Special to the Times-Free Press The City of Boston today announced more than $52 million in new funding to support the creation and preservation of affordable rental housing across Boston. The awards, administered through the Mayor’s Office of Housing, the…
Month: April 2026
Nine New K9 Teams Certified in Accelerant, Explosive Detection
Special to the Times-Free Press Nine Labrador retrievers and their handlers were certified as explosive detection or ignitable liquid detection K9 teams yesterday following an intensive State Police training program based at the Department of Fire Services’ Bridgewater campus. Two…
Fresh and Local
Seasonal eating these days By Penny & Ed Cherubino While we know that many of our neighbors in the Northeast face hunger this year, it’s due to food prices, not supply. In the past, people went hungry because they had…
Earth Day: Many Battles Won, but has the War been Lost?
This week marks 56 years since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970. The genesis of the first Earth Day had begun a few months earlier when the Cuyahoga River in Cleveland caught fire because of the flammable chemicals…
Letter to the Editor
Growing Together: Keeping Eastie at the Center of Growth & Opportunity As we emerge from winter, East Boston Main Streets (EBMS) has been hard at work organizing, advocating, and investing in our neighborhood’s future. We recently wrapped up our first-ever…
Obituaries 04-22-2026
Richard Diaz Of Revere, formerly of East Boston Richard R. Diaz, 87, of Revere, formerly of East Boston, passed away at home on April 13th, 2026 after a long illness surrounded by his family. Born on January 30th, 1939 in…
Zumix Celebrating 35 Years
Coletta Zapata Hosts Budget Town Halls ahead of FY27 Budget Review
Special to the Times-Free Press In preparation for the City Council’s FY27 budget review process, Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) hosted a series of budget town halls to shape her advocacy. Each meeting focused on key issues…
HVNA Opposes Moore Street Project
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Those in attendance at last week’s Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) meeting voted in opposition to a project at 3 Moore Street that proposes to bring multiple units to the area. The proposal, as explained by…
Edwards Secures Key Investments for Third Suffolk District in FY26 Supplemental Budget, Prioritizes Education and Community Safety
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Senate passed the Fair Share Supplemental budget for Fiscal Year 2026. Senator Lydia Edwards secured several local and regional investments included in the supplemental budget, advancing a fiscally responsible plan that strengthens public…