Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu, the City of Boston’s Human Services Cabinet, and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) announced applications are now open for the latest round of Swim Safe Boston grants to support non-profit…
Month: March 2025
MBTA Gears Up for South Boston’s Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade Celebration
Special to the Times-Free Press The MBTA is preparing for the annual St. Patrick’s Day parade and festivities in South Boston on Sunday, March 16, 2025. With nearly a million people expected to attend the parade, the MBTA is implementing…
Lesley University and Bunker Hill Community College Announce Joint Admissions Agreement
Special to the Times-Free Press Lesley University and Bunker Hill Community College are excited to announce the renewal of their Joint Admissions Transfer Program, which has helped hundreds of Boston-area students who opt into the program complete their bachelor’s degrees…
Mass Poetry’s Teen Spoken Word Festival Returns for Second Year
Special to the Times-Free Press Mass Poetry is thrilled to announce its second annual Teen Spoken Word Festival “Write Here | Write Now | Speak Loud!”, set to take place on March 15-16, 2025, at Emerson College. This groundbreaking event…
City of Chelsea announces 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek – SSV Ernestina-Morrissey Sails into Chelsea for the Celebrations
Special to the Times-Free Press This Memorial Day Weekend, the Chelsea community and visitors from across the state can experience a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of the 250th Anniversary of the Battle of Chelsea Creek, the first naval battle of the American…
News in Brief
TSA Ready for Busy Spring Break Travel Season: Essential Tips for Passengers As spring break approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is providing essential tips to help travelers have a smooth experience at security checkpoints across the country. TSA is…
Please: No Public or Underage Drinking on St. Patrick’s Day
With the St. Patrick’s Day holiday and traditional South Boston parade approaching on Sunday, March 16, we urge our public safety officials to plan for enforcing the laws which prohibit drinking in public, especially by underage drinkers. A couple of…
There’s an Upside to Our Lousy Pro Sports Teams
When we were younger (from when we were kids through our 40s), the adrenaline rush from watching one of our local sports teams compete in a big game was something we looked forward to. But now that we’re a “bit” older,…
Letter to the Editor
Representative Pressley Earns High Marks on Environmental Scorecard To the Editor, On February 26, the League of Conservation Voters (LCV) released the 2024 National Environmental Scorecard, with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, earning a 91% A rating. Our senators, Elizabeth Warren and…
Obituaries 03-12-2025
Nicholas J. Coviello A proud pillar of the East Boston community Nicholas John Coviello was born in East Boston on September 18, 1934 to Nicholas and Phyllis (Staffier) Coviello. He died on March 2, 2025, at 90 years old, surrounded…