A Revere woman, who goes by the name of Stiletto Dee, walked into the Excel Academy Charter High School in East Boston on April 24 and allegedly began recording an anti-Arab video that was later posted to her Facebook account.…
Dr. Brenda Cassellius Named New BPS Superintendent
Last Wednesday the Boston School Committee voted 5-2 to offer the position of Superintendent of the Boston Public Schools (BPS) to Dr. Brenda Cassellius, who most recently stepped down as Commissioner of Education for the state of Minnesota. The vote…
Piers Park Sailing Center Officially Opens for the Season
On Saturday, the East Boston community helped Piers Park Sailing Center (PPSC)officially kick off its 2019 spring and summer sailing season. PPSC already has more than 200 Eastie youth enrolled in its summer programs including Science of Sailing and Harbor…
Dedicated Leader: EBNHC CEO Manny Lopes Elected Chair of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation
Special to the Times-Free Press The Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation announced that President and CEO of East Boston Neighborhood Health Center Manny Lopes has been elected chair of its Board of Directors. Lopes joined the Foundation board…
26th Annual Stamp out Hunger Food Drive Set for May 11
With the help of sponsors, volunteer organizations and U.S. Postal Service employees in 10,000 communities nationwide, the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) will conduct its 26th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive on Saturday, May 11.Stamp Out Hunger is…
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St. Vincent De Paul Clothing Drive The St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Drive and mini flea market to benefit St. Mary/ St. Lazarus St. Vincent de Paul Society will be held on Saturday, May 11, from 8am to 5pm and…