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…
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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…
East Boston Residents Attend Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s ‘Medicine that Matters’ Gala
The Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s (BHCHP) 2018 “Medicine that Matters” gala was held Monday, May 21, at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. Over 600 guests gathered for cocktails, dinner and awards ceremony that honored two individuals who…
Field Day Fun
Kindergartners running on the filed during East Boston Central Catholic School’s May 31 Filed Day
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…
Community News Briefs
Boston Ward 1 Republican Committee East Boston Republicans will meet Tuesday evening, June 12, at Jeveli’s Restaurant at 6:00 p.m. At the meeting the discussion will include the Massachusetts Republican Convention held in Worcester April 28, and preparations for the…