By John Lynds The 13th Annual Eastie’s Elves fundraiser, a yearly tradition that draws more than 500 people to the Christmas toy drive, will kick off Friday, December 2 at the Hyatt Boston Harbor at 7 p.m. The price of…
Month: December 2016
Eastie Documentary to be Released at Zumix December 11
By John Lynds A new documentary film by documentary filmmaker Lucus La Battaglia that some say is five decades in the making will hold a premier screening at Zumix on Sunday, December 11 at 5 p.m. at the Zumix Firehouse,…
The Secret Weapon to Ending America’s Health Crisis: Schools
By Kenneth Thorpe America has a big, fat problem. A whopping 13 million American children are obese — and millions more are about to join their ranks. By 2025, according to a report in Pediatric Obesity, the nation will house…
Rep Madaro Continues Eastie’s Elves Tradition
We join the East Boston community in thanking State Rep. Adrian Madaro for his decision to serve as the host of the Annual Eastie’s Elves fundraiser, continuing a tradition started by former state representative and state senator Anthony Petruccelli. The…
Eastie Soars Over Southie with a 59-12 Win on Thanksgiving Day
Meeting for the 99th time on Thanksgiving morning at White Stadium, the East Boston High football team defeated South Boston by a score of 59-12. This was Eastie’s eighth straight win against Southie on Thanksgiving Day. One senior going out…
Obituaries 11-30-2016
Edith Abbott Third Order Franciscan member and long time health aid Edith (Ruggiero) Abbot of East Boston passed away peacefully on November 25. Edith was a Third Order Franciscan member. She worked for over 23 years for Angel’s Attic and…