The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) announced two new human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in the state this year. Both individuals are male, one in his 50s and the other in his 70s and both were exposed…
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Markey slams Purdue Pharma opioid bankruptcy settlement
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) released the following statement after a federal judge approved a bankruptcy plan for Purdue Pharma that grants the company and its owners global immunity from liability for the company’s role in the opioid epidemic. Earlier…
Former East Boston school teacher Annissa Essaibi George still on the mayoral campaign trail
The driving rain and gusty winds left over from Hurricane Ida did not stop dozens of Boston Mayoral Candidate and former East Boston High School teacher Annissa Essaibi George supporters from turning out at the Orient Heights Yacht Club last…
City Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty announces additional endorsements for his re-election
Boston City Councilor At-Large Michael Flaherty announced 45 additional endorsements in support of his re-election, bringing the total to 53. The endorsements came from elected officials at the federal, state, and local levels and a broad coalition of labor unions…
MarketPlace Logan Job Fair set for Sept 13
MarketPlace Logan will be hosting a Job Fair on Tuesday, September 14 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Hilton Boston Logan Airport, 1 Hotel Drive,East Boston. MarketPlace is looking to hire over 100 dining and retail positions at over…
Sen. Ed Markey talks the realities of climate change at N.E. Aquarium
At a Climate Action Conversation at the New England Aquarium recently U.S. Sen. Ed Markey called the global warming crisis a ‘Code Red’ and steps needed to be taken now to ensure a sustainable future for the planet. Markey was…
September 2021 programs at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation
The Department of Recreation and Conservation have announced the following programs will be offered at the Belle Isle Marsh. All programs are free and open to the public. An adult must accompany children. Inclement weather cancels outdoor programs. Reasonable accommodations upon advance…
Baker-Polito administration announces $21m grants through the MVP Program
Building on its commitment to creating a more climate change resilient Commonwealth, the Baker-Polito Administration last week announced $21 million in grants to cities and towns including a shared grant for Boston through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program. The…
EBNHC Provides Update on CEO Transition Process
Since East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes made the shocking announcement earlier this month that he would be leaving his post to serve as Executive Vice President at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Lopes and…