Mayor Michelle Wu has announced the winners of the 2026 Legacy Business Awards, an event that recognizes businesses that have been operating in the City for at least 10 years and contributed to the cultural, historical, and societal fabric of…
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Eastie Weeks returns with its biggest celebration yet
East Boston’s annual celebration of community, culture, music, arts, and waterfront pride is returning this summer bigger than ever before. Now in its 13th year, Eastie Weeks 2026 will be the longest and most expansive celebration in the event’s history…
$800,000 Cummings Grant to fuel Project Bread’s fight against hunger
As hunger reaches new heights across Massachusetts, Project Bread has secured a major investment to connect households with food. The leading statewide food security organization has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual…
Return of ferry service to
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS), Boston Harbor Now, and Boston Harbor City Cruises, announced that ferry service to Spectacle Island has resumed starting Saturday, June 20, following a temporary…
Excel Academy Charter High School celebrates Class of 2026 Graduation
Excel Academy Charter High School graduated its Class of 2026 last week — a group of students who leave not just with diplomas, but with championship titles, college credits, professional certifications, and a clear sense of who they are and…
Healey-Driscoll administration opens DCR pools for the summer
The Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) today announced the opening of its 24 swimming pools for the summer season, helping provide residents, visitors and families with safe places to swim and cool off during the summer. As part…
Summer Eats returns to feed kids and teens across Massachusetts this summer
Summer Eats, the Massachusetts Summer Food Service Program, is kicking off across the Commonwealth this summer, providing free meals to all kids and teens ages 18 and under. In 2025, nearly 3 million meals were served at more than 1,500…
Yankees win East Boston Little League Championship
The Yankees defeated the Braves last week to capture their third straight title. The first game was arguably the most exciting one of the year. The Yankees won 6 to 5. The Braves, however, had the winning run at the…
East Boston Branch Library News
Baby Lapsit, Mondays at 11:15 am and Tuesdays at 10:30 -Cancelled for June 29th and 30th Storytime, Wednesdays at 10:30 am This weekly storytime features books, songs, movement and a craft. Groups, please call ahead. For ages 2-5. Lego Builders,…
The Greenway kicks of Summer Event Series
The Friends of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway will kick off the Summer Event Series on Wednesday June 24, 2026. “We are so excited to present a summer long series of concerts, movies, bocce and more!” said, Keeley Fanuele, Executive…