Adrew Biggio’s basement has been converted into a museum-of-sorts with display cases of war memorabilia, artifacts and other keepsakes that he has collected since serving his tours of duty as a US Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan. Biggio, who founded…
Taste of Eastie Will Return in July
For years East Boston residents have wondered why the annual Taste of Eastie was held in the winter. With other neighborhood restaurant celebrations, like the Taste of the North End, held in the spring or summer East Boston Main Streets…
Working Together: Spinelli’s Teams With Shah Foundation, YMCA to Provide Meals to Kids During Summer
There’s always a fear that when school ends for summer break in East Boston, children that receive free or reduced breakfast and lunches during the school year might slip through the cracks and become food insecure during vacation. Many children…
NSMHA Receives Grant for 24-Hour Hotline, Coaches
Katie O’Leary, North Suffolk Mental Health Association’s (NSMHA) Director of Recovery Support, knows the crucial role peers and recovery coaches play in helping others struggling with substance abuse stay on a path of sobriety. As NSMHA’s Project Director for the…
MassDOT Gives Update on Sumner Tunnel Project
As MassDOT plans to close the Sumner Tunnel for a full four months during the summer of 2023 to complete its ‘Sumner Tunnel Centennial’ project East Boston residents are looking for mitigation in the form of a free Blue Line…
Eastie Pride Flag Raising Rescheduled To This Friday
The Annual LGBTQ Pride Flag Raising Ceremony scheduled for last Friday, June 4 was cancelled due to thunderstorms in the area. The event will return to East Boston’s Piers Park in-person on Friday, June 11 at 6 p.m. Organizers Celeste…