Former high school, college and NBA basketball star Chris Herren’s fall from grace as one of the most promising players of his generation to a strung out junkie is a tough story to hear. But Chris Herren is not afraid…
Renegade’s Owners Celebrate One Year in Eastie, Helps Raise Money for Wounded Vet Run
A year after taking over the Victory Pub in Orient Heights Square the burgers are still juicy, the beer is still cold and the music is still good at Renegade’s Pub on Bennington Street. While that combination is pretty much…
East Boston Residents Attend Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s ‘Medicine that Matters’ Gala
The Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s (BHCHP) 2018 “Medicine that Matters” gala was held Monday, May 21, at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. Over 600 guests gathered for cocktails, dinner and awards ceremony that honored two individuals who…
Letter to the Editor
Making better neighborhoods To the Editor, As I observed the birthday remembrance in last week’s East Boston Times on Junior Lombardi still remembered so much after nearly 15 years. I am sure many in our community remember him as one…
A Tragedy with a Lesson for All of Us
Most of us probably never heard of Charlotte Fox, who was the first American woman to ascend three, 26,000-foot or higher mountains, including Mt. Everest. Yet she tragically made the news recently when she was found dead at her home…
Glenda Jackson — A True Inspiration
Glenda Jackson, the brilliant British actress, is 82 years old. Yet despite being an octogenarian, she won the Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a play Sunday night. Performing on the stage on Broadway is grueling work — eight…