Last week, Boston Licensing Board Chairwoman Christine Pulgini had two East Boston bars owners that have a history of being a nuisance in the neighborhood appear at the meeting. Owners of Billares Colombia and Bohemio’s Restaurant on lower Bennington Street…
Author: John Lynds
Eastie Nonprofits Receive Better Beaches Grant
Four East Boston nonprofit organizations each received a Better Beaches grant from Save the Harbor/Save the Bay and the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) last Saturday to support free summer beach events and harbor activities throughout the summer. Piers…
Chris Herren Talks Drugs and Redemption at Mario Umana Academy
Former high school, college and NBA basketball star Chris Herren’s fall from grace as one of the most promising players of his generation to a strung out junkie is a tough story to hear. But Chris Herren is not afraid…
Renegade’s Owners Celebrate One Year in Eastie, Helps Raise Money for Wounded Vet Run
A year after taking over the Victory Pub in Orient Heights Square the burgers are still juicy, the beer is still cold and the music is still good at Renegade’s Pub on Bennington Street. While that combination is pretty much…
Friends Hold Special Luncheon for John Nucci
Throughout his career, whether in politics or at Suffolk University, John Nucci has always surrounded himself with close friends and confidants that advised him, mentored him and, most of all, lifted his spirits when he was down. Last Friday at…
Police Identify Victim Of Shore Plaza Shooting
The man who was shot and killed at Shore Plaza housing development on Border Street Friday has been identified as 29-year-old Taquise Johnson. Just before midnight Friday officers from District A-7 responded to a 911 call for shots fired in…
MBTA to Test Late-Night Bus Service
Back in 2017 Rep. Adrian Madaro testified at the MBTA Fiscal Control and Management Board on the MBTA’s late-night service that fell victim to a $9 million budget cut, but remains essential to many hard-working East Boston commuters that rely…
EBNHC’s Annual Art of Health Care Event Set for this Evening
On Wednesday, June 6, the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center will hold its sixth annual Art of Health Care event at their Maverick Square building. This year the annual innovative fundraiser to celebrate EBNHC’s mission in the community and the…
Zumix and Local DJs to Hold Fundraiser for Zumix
On Friday, over twenty local disc jockeys from Boston’s past and present will help Zumix, East Boston’s popular music and performing arts program for youth, raise money for the local non-profit’s 94.9FM Zumix Radio and teen programs. At the Zumix…
Boston Harbor Now’s Boston Harbor for All Holds Tour in Eastie
Last Wednesday Boston Harbor Now and Piers Park Sailing Center Executive Director Alex DeFronzo led a tour of East Boston as part of Boston Harbor Now’s Boston Harbor for All symposium. The group led by Boston Harbor Now and DeFronzo…