The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will begin the second phase of critical runway safety improvements at Boston Logan later this month, with work expected to be completed before Thanksgiving. This phase continues the installation of the Engineered Material Arresting System…
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UNH awarded $8 million to launch statewide initiative to study ticks, diseases, the environment
Summertime in New England can mean getting outdoors to hike, garden, and head to the beach, but that can all come with a challenge — avoiding tick bites and tick-borne diseases like Lyme disease. Thanks to an $8 million grant…
The 30th annual Taste of Eastie
The 30th annual Taste of Eastie was held at The Tall Ship. The fundraiser for East Boston Main Streets gave guests the chance to sample a wide range of cuisine from the restaurants of the neighborhood.
Eastie Pride Day
The Eastie Pride Day Committee announced today the 37th Annual Eastie Pride Day celebration will be on Saturday, August 15th, 2026 at 2:00pm in Piers Park on Marginal Street. This celebration is family-friendly and open to all, aiming to bring…
PROTECT Act passes in the Legislature
After months of deliberation, commission-building and drafting, An Act promoting rule of law, oversight, trust and equal constitutional treatment—the PROTECT Act (H.5620) – has been passed in both chambers of the legislature. The PROTECT Act was originally filed by the…
East Boston Branch Library News
Baby Storytime, Mondays at 11:15 am & Tuesdays at 10:30 Join us for bounces, rhymes, stories, songs, and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesday. We ask that you choose one time to attend. For ages…
New England Aquarium applauds Boston flood protection plan
Given its location on Boston’s waterfront, the New England Aquarium is particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, experiencing flooding during storm surges, king tides, and other extreme weather. Since 2019, the Aquarium has been among those leading the…
East Boston Central Catholic School holds Golf Tournament fundraiser
Photos by Marianne Salza In celebration of Catholic education and community, East Boston Central Catholic School (EBCCS) presented the “Eastie on the Links” Golf Tournament at the Ferncroft Country Club on July 27. The fundraiser, in support of the mission…
Markey, Pressley release report showing success of fare-free transit
Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) released a new report, Making Transit Free, Frequent, and Reliable: Massachusetts shows the need for federal investment in fare-free transit, detailing the…
Boston Ballet announces 2026–2027 company roster
Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen announces the 2026–2027 season roster. The Company includes a diverse roster of 67 professional dancers from around the world. Four new dancers join the main Company, eight new dancers join Boston Ballet II (BBII),…