Famed local Mexican singer Veronica Robles performs during a free concert in Central Square Friday as part of East Boston’s Cinco de Mayo celebration.
Petruccelli Outlines Transportation Needs
Since passing the Senate’s version of the transportation finance bill last month, Senator Anthony Petruccelli has been attending neighborhood community group meetings in East Boston to brief residents on the bill and the reasons why he supports it. The bill…
Crossroads Host Forum on Need for Shelter Funding
Crossroads Family Shelter resident Nurys and former resident CeeCee gave emotional testimony last Friday morning in front of a crowd of housing advocates and East Boston elected officials at a breakfast hosted by the Shelter. Nurys and CeeCee and other…
Lynch Wins East Boston,Markey Wins State
Congressman Ed Markey will face off against political newcomer Gabriel Gomez in the general election for U.S. Senate in June despite being defeated in East Boston by Lynch last week. Statewide Markey resoundingly beat Democratic challenger Congressman Stephen Lynch gaining…
LaMattina Seeks New Sources of Revenue to Help Maintain and Improve Local Parks
Boston City Councilor Sal LaMattina is calling for a hearing to find ways to link private development dollars with improving the city’s dynamic public park system. With Boston’s 2,200 acre park system woefully under funded, LaMattina said there could be…
O’Donnell Students Show Their Boston Strong
Last Friday students from the Hugh Roe O’Donnell Elementary School showed their ‘Boston Strong’ spirit with a parade through Eagle Hill to show support for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing. Students wore Boston sports shirts, held homemade signs…