Nicholas Simonelli Longtime owner of Everett retail market Nicholas L. Simonelli of Everett died at home on October 15. He was 82 years old. Born in East Boston and a longtime resident of Everett, he was a businessman who owned…
Hip Hop Star Big D ready to play in Brazilian Beauty Contest in East Boston
An emerging Hip Hop Act ready for a breakthrough towards the mainstream, the East Boston-based Big D is currently working on his first album, promising mixed influences from Reggaeton, Urban Hip Hip to R&B and lyrics that praise the glamorous…
Zumix is a Finalist for White House Arts Award
The White House has announced that East Boston’s premier popular music and performing arts program has been named a finalist for the National Arts and Humanities Youth Program Awards. Zumix, a nonprofit organization dedicated to building community through music and…
Lamattina Convenes Hearing on Trash Removal, Litter
City Councilor Sal LaMattina said all options are on the table to deal with East Boston’s trash and litter problem following a hearing he co-chaired last week with Councilor Rob Consalvo. At the hearing LaMattina and Consalvo took testimony from…
Fuel Company Fined by the EPA
The company that refuels planes at Logan International Airport accused of spilling hundreds of gallons of jet fuel into the water between the airport and East Boston by a group of New England clammers, has been fined up to $177,500…
A Ringing Endorsement of Holy Redeemer Church
This week, the congregation from one of East Boston’s oldest churches that was recently restored will take part in a citywide celebration to mark the raising of an historic bell, made by Paul Revere in 1801, to the Old South…