Mayor Michelle Wu and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department recently hosted a 2024 Neighborhood Coffee Hour Series in partnership with Dunkin’® in East Boston on May 29, at Noyes Playground for residents. Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hours offered Jamaica…
Month: June 2024
BPDA Board approves 9 Geneva Street Project
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During a meeting last week, the Boston Planning & Development Agency’s (BPDA) Board approved a project to bring several units to 9 Geneva Street. According to Daniel Polanco, a Project Manager with the BPDA, the project…
East Boston Chamber of Commerce pays tribute to past Presidents
On Thursday, June 6, the East Boston Chamber of Commerce held a special celebration to honor its past Presidents who have presided over the Chamber and its Board of Directors. A barbecue and coffee were served to the past Presidents and…
News in Brief
BC High School holds 160th commencement ceremony Recently, Boston College High School welcomed 249 young men into its alumni network during the school’s 160th commencement ceremony. The Class of 2024 included one student from Beacon Hill, four students from Charlestown,…
La Esquina Verde coming soon to Maverick Street
By Michael Coughlin Jr. La Esquina Verde, “a new food venture in East Boston,” is set to come to the building at 389 Maverick Street, the site of the former Tawakal Halal Cafe, according to Mónica Leitner-Laserna, who presented plans…
ZUMIX to host 2024 Walk for Music on July 14
On Sunday, July 14, ZUMIX will host its annual Walk for Music. ZUMIX community members and other participants will walk through East Boston’s parks to support ZUMIX’s award-winning music and youth empowerment programs. The event will begin at 260 Sumner…
Get Ready for the Heat
With the weatherman forecasting the first heat wave of the season for our region this week, all of us should take precautions to ensure that we do not fall victim to heat stroke or other heat-related stress to our bodies.…
Banner No. 18!
The Celtics’ convincing victory in Game 5 on Monday that clinched the Celts’ 18th NBA championship was great fun for fans old and young alike. For those of us who cherish our “Havlicek Stole the Ball” album and who recall…
Obituaries 06-19-2024
Lorraine DeCristoforo She leaves a legacy of love, kindness, and unwavering faith Lorraine M. (Amato) DeCristoforo of East Boston passed away peacefully on Friday, June 14, 2024 at 90 years of age. Lorraine was a beloved figure in her community,…