East Boston’s Johnny Pizzi is widely known for his professional talents as a comedian and magician, appearing in venues across the United States, including Las Vegas and Atlantic City. Pizzi, also highly regarded for his philanthropy – often lending his…
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Thompson brings Hollywood flair to the Boston Cup Classic Car Show
After more than 30 years as an entertainment executive in Hollywood, Kelly Thompson is back on the North Shore enjoying the next chapter in her amazing career. Thompson is the executive producer of the Boston Cup Classic Car Show, which…
Eastie’s King of Classic Car Shows Rich Doucette hosts The Boston Cup
If you own a classic automobile in New England, then you know that Rich Doucette is one of the most highly regarded experts in your universe. A resident of Eagle Hill in East Boston, Doucette will be hosting his 15th…
The Field of Education Former East Boston sports star Powers is the new principal at the Bradley School
McKenzie Powers, arguably one of the greatest all-around female athletes in East Boston history, is the new principal of the Manassah E. Bradley Elementary School. Powers, 36, who has been a teacher at the school for 13 years and served…
Suffolk County DA Hayden is proud of his many accomplishments
When Suffolk County District Attorney Kevin Hayden was introduced at a recent political event in Revere, the applause was substantial. Mayor Patrick Keefe praised Hayden in his remarks, stating, “We’re here to celebrate our public safety. We have the most…
Basile brothers will honor the memory of their mother at observatory ceremony
Former state representative Carlo Basile and his older brothers, Alex, Anthony, and Paul, will hold a rededication ceremony Saturday for the newly renovated observatory at the Madonna of the Universe Shrine that will honor the memory of their mother, Teresa…
Capasso In Command: East Boston native will lead Winthrop High baseball program
After serving for two seasons as an assistant coach in the Winthrop High School baseball program, Tom Capasso began his new position as head coach Monday. Appointed by Athletic Director Mark DeGregorio to lead the Vikings in the fall, Capasso…
Square dedicated in honor of beloved Princeton Street resident Jack “Papa” Faretra
Family, friends, and neighbors gathered on a cold and chilly day (Friday, Dec. 12) to honor lifelong Princeton Street resident Jack Faretra at a ceremony dedicating an East Boston square in his honor. Rep. Adrian Madaro served as master of…
The Band, The Man, and a Community Bond
NeighborHealth’s Steve Snyder will be honored by Zumix at its annual gala Steven Snyder has been a valuable contributor to NeighborHealth’s rise and continuing stature as a national model for urban health centers in America. Snyder is the senior vice…
Revere’s Matt Misci will host Italian-themed comedy show at Lynn Auditorium
Revere resident Matt Misci will be spending his 48th birthday in a very special way: on stage at the Lynn Auditorium hosting “La Famiglia of Boston Comedy” show before an expected crowd of 2,000 fans. “I couldn’t be more excited…