The East Boston Italian Heritage Parade Committee presented a Pasta Dinner fundraiser on April 17 at Sacred Heart Church. After eight years, the community has come together for the return of the parade, in honor of the late Albert “Buddy”…
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Career Opportunities
Coletta Zapata calls for workforce pipeline between Wentworth Institute of Technology and City Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) introduced a hearing to discuss establishing workforce pipeline opportunities between Wentworth Institute of Technology…
Sen. Edwards Delivers Major Environmental and Resiliency Investments in $3.64B Bond Bill
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Senate passed the Mass Ready Act, a $3.64 billion environmental bond bill that targets key initiatives in climate resiliency and environmental protection across the Commonwealth. Included in the Act is millions in targeted…
Two East Boston Organizations Step up to Fight Hunger at Project Bread’s 58th Walk for Hunger
Samuel Adams Elementary School and Eastie Farm support statewide food security through the Commonwealth Program Special to the Times-Free Press On May 3, two East Boston community organizations — Samuel Adams Elementary School and Eastie Farm — will step up…
News in Brief
Geothermal Networks Forum April 22 Residents are invited to Geothermal Networks Forum, Wednesday April 22 at Boston Library’s Rabb auditorium 5pm to 7:30 pm. Event hosted by Neighborhood Association of Back Bay (NABB) and other environmental organizations , is free…
Free Drop-in Art Making Event at MFA held to Attract More Visitors Year-round
By Erin Cromwell Every Saturday and Sunday, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston hosts a weekly drop-in art making event that honors one of the museum’s exhibits. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is also held…
The Wu Administration Announces Affordable Housing Funding for Rental Projects Citywide
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…
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…