Looking for a family friendly way to kick off the Boston Marathon weekend? On Saturday, April 15, The HYM Investment Group LLC, “HYM,” will host the second annual Marathon Daffodil Dash from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. at The Track at Suffolk…
Author: Times Staff
The Marathon Bombing, 10 Years Later
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic Boston Marathon bombing which occurred on April 15, 2013, when two brothers set off a pair of bombs near the finish line of the marathon, killing three persons (Krystle Marie Campbell,…
Clarence Thomas: Supreme Hypocrite
“I prefer the RV parks. I prefer the Walmart parking lots to the beaches and things like that. There’s something normal to me about it.” — Judge Clarence Thomas in a recent interview. The revelation this past week that Supreme Court Justice…
Guest Op-Ed: A Climate Resilient Boston Needs Belle Isle Marsh
By Ana Tavares Leary Nestled between the cities of Boston, Revere, and Winthrop lies a natural barrier to climate change, the 359-acre Belle Isle Marsh. A salt marsh is a low-lying, coastal area that mostly comprises grasses that are frequently…
Letter to the Editor
Attention Hospital CEO’s: Please “Share the Wealth” to Support Bedside Nurses… To the Editor, Nurses have been long overdue for better salaries and the accommodation of on-site call rooms. Hospitals generate billions of dollars in revenue annually. Hospital CEO’s receive…
EBCCS Presents the Stations of the Cross
New EBNHC PACE program location takes next step
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Following the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center’s (EBNHC) second presentation to the Gove Street Citizens Association (GSCA) on Monday, Mar. 27, residents voted in favor of a proposal that would renovate an EBNHC-owned building at 151…
Eastie Farm unveils new state-of-the-art greenhouse
By Michael Coughlin Jr. Eastie Farm, a non-profit organization that focuses on climate justice, food access, and community resilience, hosted several elected officials, including Mayor Michelle Wu, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new greenhouse at 6 Chelsea Terrace on…
Alia Qatarneh to represent her community in the Boston Marathon
Story by Marianne Salza East Boston native Alia Qatarneh fondly remembers watching the Boston Marathon from the sidelines with her father and sister growing up. Now, Qatarneh is thrilled to be participating in the 127th Boston Marathon. She is one…
JPNA to host Easter Egg Hunt on April 8 at Piers Park
Special to the Times-Free Press The Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association (JPNA) is hosting an Easter Egg Hunt/Gather on Saturday, April 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (noon). Sponsored by the East Boston Foundation and organized by John Tallutto, Allison…