As we gather with friends and family during the holiday season, we are reminded of how fortunate we are. But while the season is a time for celebrations, it’s also a time for reflection. A report released this week by…
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Capuano: Experience matters
In front of a crowd of 100 or so supporters at the Machinist Union on the corner of Saratoga and Addison Streets in East Boston, U.S. Congressman and Senate candidate Michael Capuano said you don’t want him, but a qualified…
MBTA replaces all cars on the Blue Line: On a scale of 1-10, give it a 6
While some East Boston commuters have complained the new Blue Line trains are less comfortable then their outdated and older counterparts — others like the sleek new look and added capacity. Whatever your opinion is of the new trains that…
NEIA leaves an indelible mark on Heritage Apts.
The New England Institute of Art (NEIA) recently unveiled a mural on Sumner Street near Maverick square that depicts the history of East Boston and its people from the age of the clipper ship to the jet age. The mural,…
Pagliuca: I’m ‘just where I want to be’
Some would say there’s such a thing as over exposure. But when you have money to spend and no time to waste, over exposure is just what has pushed U.S. Senate candidate Stephen Pagliuca to an unofficial second place in…
East Boston entrepreneurs move closer to winning business contest
After an intense round of voting in September and a meeting with Forbes Magazine executives last month, the owners of East Boston based Audissey Guides have made it into the top five in Forbes’ “Boost Your Business” Competition. Audissey, a…
Eastie teen arrested for allegedly car-jacking a pizza deliveryman
An East Boston teen has been accused of carjacking a Revere pizza deliveryman at gunpoint Friday in East Boston and was arraigned in Chelsea District and will face additional charges in East Boston District Court. Toby Ryan, 17, was arraigned…
Early Education Center earns its re-accreditation from the NAEYC
It was the first Boston Public School (BPS) to earn a coveted National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation back in 2004. On last Friday the East Boston Early Education Center (EEC) had more to celebrate. The…
Residents turn out in force at foreclosure rally
It was the first Boston Public School (BPS) to earn a coveted National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) accreditation back in 2004. On last Friday the East Boston Early Education Center (EEC) had more to celebrate. The…
Menino has a strong showing in Eastie as he wins a record fifth term
Mayor Thomas Menino was elected to a historic fifth term as Mayor of Boston cruising to victory past City Councilor Michael Flaherty Tuesday night, a night that he also did very well among East Boston voters. Although Flaherty, and his…