Twenty years ago on Sept. 10, 2001, 2,996 people went to sleep not knowing the horrors the next day would bring. Among them, 246 people went to sleep in preparation for their morning flights, 2,606 people went to sleep in…
Month: September 2021
East Boston’s Donald McKay School Will Resume Learning on Thompson Island This Fall
Students from East Boston’s Donald McKay School will return to Thompson Island Outward Bound Education Center this school year, the non-profit announced today. Donald McKay School is part of Thompson Island Outward Bound’s multi-year Connections programs, which combines hands-on science…
Massport Lends a Hand to Returning Students With Needed Supplies
The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) is helping some students return to school with needed school supplies. Over 50 children at the Crossroads Family Center in East Boston, the 21st Century Afterschool Program in Winthrop, and the South Boston Neighborhood House…
Two Eastie Residents to Participate in Jimmy Fund Walk
Two East Boston residents will choose their own route on October 3, and raise money for cancer research during the socially distanced Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. Eastie’s Patricia Grifoni and Donny Grifoni, along with thousands of other walkers, will…
Boston West Nile Virus Risk Level Has Been Raised by BPHC
At the end of last week, the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) announced that Boston’s West Nile Virus risk level has been raised from moderate to high. This designation by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health is based on the…
Mexican Community and Mexican Culture Lovers in Boston Shout out, “Viva Mexico!”
Behind the Verónica Robles Cultural Center on Border Street over 2,000 people gather together to celebrate Mexican Independence Day during a free event for all. The Consulate General of Mexico in Boston and Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) hosted this…
Obituaries 09-15-2021
Louis Zirpolo Of Saugus, formerly of East Boston Louis “Louie” J. Zirpolo, 86, of Saugus, formerly of East Boston, passed away Sunday, September 12. A US Army veteran of the Korean Conflict, he was the cherished son of the late…
Zumix Ended Its Successful Summer Concert Series
Salesian Boys & Girls Club End of the Summer Carnival
Boston’s Municipal Primary set for Tuesday, Sept. 14
Next Tuesday on September 14 East Boston voters will head to the polls during the Boston Municipal Primary election and cast their ballots for Mayor and At-Large City Councilor while District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards will not be on…