We live in a condominium community on an island in the middle of a bay. The island, as do all of the islands in Boston Harbor, has a rich history dating back to colonial times. The military built a base…
Month: September 2025
Obituaries 09-17-2025
Sterling “Suna” Sobey Proud member of the Joseph Guarino St Lazarus Bowling League, Belle Isle Rotary Club, EB Republican Ward Committee and Winthrop Elks Sterling “Suna” J. Sobey, 89, of East Boston (formerly of Newton and Framingham) passed away peacefully…
Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata wins preliminary election for District One City Council seat, On to November
In yesterday’s Preliminary Election, City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata secured a win with 76.77% of the vote. On her social media platforms, she shared the following: “District one, I’m deeply grateful for your overwhelming support and trust in me in…
Football Season
Wu, Kraft Advance in Mayoral Election
By Cary Shuman Mayor Michelle Wu and Josh Kraft secured spots in the Nov. 4 general election by finishing in the top two spots in the field of four candidates in Tuesday’s Boston preliminary election. Candidates Robert Cappucci (3%) and…
Wu Announces New Resources to make Fresh Fruits and Vegetables more Affordable
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced new initiatives to support low-income residents, including the 143,000 Boston residents who participate in the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and expand access to affordable and fresh fruits and vegetables…
A Cursed Brick and Unsolved Mystery Await You at Old North Church
Special to the Times-Free Press This fall, the Old North Church Historic Site will open the doors to one of Boston’s most spine-chilling, little-known artifacts —the infamous cursed brick, now on display in the church’s historic crypt. This eerie relic,…
AWG September Exhibit Features Paintings by Jeff Briggs and Katie Kimbrell
Special to the Times-Free Press Atlantic Works Gallery’s (AWG) September exhibition will be Studio #213, paintings by Jeff Briggs and Katie Kimbrell. This presentation opened Saturday, September 6 with a reception, and closes Saturday, September 27. There will also be an AWG…
State Health Officials Announce Additional human Cases of West Nile Virus
Special to the Times-Free Press The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced two additional human cases of West Nile virus (WNV) in Massachusetts this year. One is in a man in his 40s who was likely exposed to…
Wu Announces Grant Applications Open for Spooky Streets and Fall Events
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the Community Engagement Cabinet’s Office of Civic Organizing announced applications are now open for the Spooky Streets Grant Program. Residents and community groups who apply and get approved will receive a mini-grant for $300…