We’d like to offer a “Happy Diwali” to our friends and neighbors who have been celebrating that holiday this past week. Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is observed (with slight differences) by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some…
Month: October 2025
Letter to the Editor
I remain committed to building on our progress To the Editor, Over the past few years, we’ve accomplished so much together to strengthen our communities and deliver results for the people of District One. Serving as your City Councilor has…
Obituaries 10-22-2025
Theresa Bonfiglio Warmth, strength, and kindness touched many lives With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Theresa Bonfiglio on October 18, 2025, just three days shy of her 100th birthday. Theresa was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt,…
Eastie Jets Wins 30-8 Over O’Bryant
Multiple Neighborhood Projects Go Before ZBA
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During a Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) hearing last week, several projects in East Boston proposing new buildings were reviewed and subsequently voted on. One of the projects discussed was at 89 Condor Street. The proposal,…
East Boston Soup Kitchen Holds Hope on The Home Stretch Derby Gala Fundraiser to End Hunger
The East Boston Community Soup Kitchen held a Hope on the Home Stretch Gala Fundraiser to End Hunger on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the City Winery in Boston. The many guests enjoyed food, drinks, and music, and bidding on some…
Wu and OYEA Share Impact of Boston After Dark 2025
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement (OYEA) shared the impact of the 2025 Boston After Dark summer event series. Boston After Dark provides safe and fun opportunities for teenagers…
News in Brief
It’s Not Too Late! Catch the Triennial Exhibit in Eastie Before It Closes Every Saturday, in partnership with Ñ Press, a community print studio created by Gabriel Sosa as part of the Boston Public Art Triennial, Maverick Landing Community Services…
Chowder Fest Returns to Downtown Boston
Special to the Times-Free Press The Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA), in partnership with Conventures, is excited to announce the return of Chowderfest on Saturday, October 25, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Downtown Crossing. This can’t-miss fall tradition is entirely free and will…
Liquor License Laws to be Updated
By Kiran Rajamani Ninety-two years after a Yankee-dominated state government limited the sale of liquor licenses to prevent Irish American politicians in Boston from gaining more influence, city and state politicians are finally taking steps to fix the issue. Earlier…