The East Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library (BPL) celebrated its 10th anniversary in its current 365 Bremen Street location on November 4 with day-long festivities, including a breakfast served with pastries reflecting countries represented in the community. “Ten…
Author: Marianne Salza
Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina Open House and Investment Plan Information Session
Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina held an Open House and Investment Plan Information Session on September 28 to explain their proposed improvements for the aging 25-acre facility, and offer an opportunity for those interested to ask questions, as many Jeffries…
“Generational Spirit” Mural
“Generational Spirit,” a vibrant, 30’x40’ mural featured on the brick wall of the East Boston Social Center, can be prominently viewed from every bustling entrance into Central Square. It is the inaugural piece in HarborArts’s newest initiative, Beautify Main Streets,…
Miguel Aleman Receives Berklee City Music Scholarship
Pianist, Miguel Aleman, of East Boston is one of nine recipients to be awarded a four-year, full-tuition Berklee City Music Scholarship. “I’m extremely grateful,” said Aleman, 18. “It’s a big achievement.” This year’s scholarship recipients celebrated with a ceremony and…
Logan and the Missing Crown Jewels
Inquisitive Cocker Spaniel, Logan, investigates the disappearance of royal treasures in the juvenile fiction book, “Logan and the Missing Crown Jewels,” written by life-long East Boston resident, Christine Ricci-McNamee, and illustrated by Amy Avery Smith, of Colorado. “Logan and the…
HarborArts Paint Murals at the PJK
A smiling, pink daisy is painted over a manhole cover on the Saratoga Street sidewalk entrance of the Patrick J. Kennedy School. It is one of eight stencil graffiti murals created by New Bedford artist, Tom Bob, over the past…
Atlantic Works Gallery Hosts “Summer” and “A Blinding Flash of Light” Exhibits
Atlantic Works Gallery held its Third Thursday Reception for exhibitions, “Summer,” featuring Christine Palamidessi, and “A Blinding Flash of Light,” featuring Charlene Liska, on June 15. “Summer” displays 37 miniature one-piece swimsuit sculptures that are humorous, fantastical, and culturally-inspired. The…
Lou Ricci Celebrates 100th Birthday
Life-long East Boston resident, Lou Ricci, celebrated his 100th birthday party with friends and family on June 4 at the Winthrop Arms Restaurant. He wished for 100 more years when he blew out the candles on his cake. “He’s fun-loving,…
Local Classic Rock Band Growing in Popularity
Classic rock and roll band, Take Me Down, (John Lawton, Dom Petrosino, Andy DiCarlo, Scott Schoen, Junior, Richard Chen, and Donna Palermo) first formed at JamSpot, Wakefield, during the Covid-19 pandemic, when the musicians were especially eager to play. Over…
East Boston Native Receives Award for First Book
Poet and social activist, Essmaa Litim, received an EXTRAordinary Women award from the Mayor’s Office of Women’s Advancement in March. The life-long East Boston resident is a first generation Algerian American who is dedicated to raising awareness about immigration and…