For those of us who have been around for a while, the spectacle that unfolded this past weekend in Brazil, where thousands of the fascist followers of former President Jair Bolsonaro stormed that nation’s capitol buildings in a violent attempt…
Guest Op-Ed: Artichokes
By Elizabeth Umbro Cavallaro Artichokes originated in the Mediterranean region… namely Italy, Spain, Jerusalem, Tunisia circa 77 AD. Believe it or not, the artichoke was a faux pas which pulled itself from the earth and frightened the farmers. They were…
Obituaries 01-11-2023
Anthony Joseph Staropoli Everyone’s Favorite Uncle Anthony Joseph “Tony” Staropoli passed away on January 2 at the age of 94. He died in the comfort of his home under hospice care. Tony, a lifelong resident of East Boston, was born…
EBCCS Holds Holiday Show
East Boston: 2022 in Review
By Stephen Quigley The year 2022 is now in the record books, highlighting a return to normalcy for many residents. Whether one just celebrated First Night in Boston on Saturday night or the Eastie Pride Event that happened in August,…
Visit Carmella’s Italian Market, a Neighborhood Treasure
Following the bustle of lunchtime in his Jeffries Point corner store, Nick Moulaison, owner of Carmella’s Italian Market, is stuffing cheery peppers with rolled prosciutto, salami, ham, and provolone. The space has been a neighborhood deli since 1927, and has…