A recent report has shown that opioid overdose deaths were down 5 percent in the first six months of 2021. While this trend seems to be heading in the right direction, overdose deaths spiked 30 percent in 2020 during the…
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Mayor Janey Delivers Farewell Remarks in Roxbury’s Hibernian Hall
Mayor Kim Janey delivered a farewell address in Roxbury’s Hibernian Hall on November 10, marking her historic term as the first woman and first Black Mayor of Boston. Karen Holmes Ward of WCVB hosted the event, which also included performances…
Eastie’s Weekly COVID Infections Increase
East Boston’s weekly COVID positive test rate increased 32 percent two weeks ago and increased again slightly last week according to the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). Last week, 1,604 Eastie residents were tested for the virus last week and…
Martin’s Park Ship Lighting November 27
A special children’s celebration will be held on Saturday, November 27, at the Smith Family Waterfront in the Seaport District when the Friends of Martin’s Park and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department host the first annual holiday lighting of…
Edwards Receives More Endorsements
In the special election to State Senate, Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by Senators who hope to see her join them in the legislative body to represent the First Suffolk and Middlesex District, including: Senator Julian Cyr (Truro); Senator Jamie…
Martin Richard Foundation Announces Annual MR8K
The Martin Richard Foundation, in partnership with the Boston Bruins Foundation, New Balance and DMSE Sports, announced it will host the fourth annual MR8K. The race will again return to the home of our presenting sponsor, Boston Landing on Saturday,…
US Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Sen. Warren, Local Elected Officials Visit East Boston Social Centers
This week President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill but Washington Democrats say it did not go far enough. Ahead of Biden signing the bill, Democrats like US Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Elizabeth Warren toured the…
Opioid-Related Overdose Death Rate Up 1 Percent in the First Nine Months of 2021
Opioid-related overdose deaths in Massachusetts rose slightly in the first nine months of 2021 compared to the same time last year, according to preliminary data released today by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH). In the first nine months…
“Sounds of Christmas” Concert Returns to Revere
Music Director Robert Lehmann and The North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra will return to St. Anthony’s Church on Sunday, December 5 at 4 p.m. for the Robert A. Marra Memorial “Sounds of Christmas” concert, resuming a tradition that began in 1976…
Copley Square Tree Lighting Set for Nov. 29
The City of Boston, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department, and the Friends of Copley Square welcome the holidays with the annual Copley Square Tree Lighting on Monday, November 29, starting at 5 p.m. This free event will feature appearances…