After a year, the Harbor View Neighborhood Association (HVNA) was finally able to hold a formal vote on a proposed project that would bring a restaurant to 636-638 Bennington Street, and attendees overwhelmingly opposed it at the group’s latest meeting…
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Council Invests in Basic City Services, Public Safety, Youth Jobs, Housing Stability in Recommended FY26 Budget
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata joined her colleagues in voting unanimously for an omnibus amendment package on the FY26 operating budget. Following the Council’s vote on the amended operating budget, it is now on…
Latinos for Education Honors Excel Academy Administrator Garcia
Special to the Times-Free Press Latinos for Education hosted its fourth annual Latino Educators Shine Awards at the State House on Wednesday, honoring Kelly Garcia, a special education administrator at Excel Academy Charter High School in East Boston and Chelsea…
VROCC hosts 12th Annual Viva Latinoamérica Student Showcase
The Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) proudly hosted its 12th annual Viva Latinoamérica Student Showcase, a vibrant celebration of Latin American culture and youth artistry. Over two unforgettable days—Saturday and Sunday, four hours each—more than 110 students, ranging from just…
Summer on the Greenway
Special to the Times-Free Press The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway presents a summer of fun in East Boston, an exciting lineup of music, dance, children’s activities, fitness and so much more. “Summer of 2025 on the Greenway…
Blue Line Service Suspended Between Bowdoin and Orient Heights June 7–15
Special to the Times-Free Press The MBTA is today reminding riders that Blue Line service will be suspended between Bowdoin and Orient Heights all day, every day, for nine days, June 7 – 15. Riders can find complete information at…
Markey Calls for Urgently Needed Funding for Flood Resilience Project
Special to the Times-Free Press U.S. Senator Edward J. Markey hosted a press conference on Wednesday, May 28 to call attention to the urgent need to address flooding along the Island End River in Chelsea and Everett that is part…
News in Brief
USS Constitution to Get Underway in Honor of D-Day and the U.S. Marine Corps USS Constitution is scheduled to get underway from the Charlestown Navy Yard, Massachusetts, on Friday, June 6, at 10:00 a.m. This underway honors the Allied D-Day…
The 12th Annual East Boston Pride Flag Raising is Set for June 6
Special to the Times-Free Press On Friday, June 6 at 6 p.m. East Boston will be celebrating its 12th annual Pride Flag Raising event at Piers Park on Marginal Street. This annual community and family friendly event includes a light…
ZUMIX to Host 2025 Walk for Music
Special to the Times-Free Press On Sunday, July 13, ZUMIX will host its annual Walk for Music. ZUMIX community members and other participants will walk through East Boston’s parks to support ZUMIX’s award-winning music and youth empowerment programs. The event…