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…
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$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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
NeighborHealth holds Art of Health Care event
NeighborHealth held its 2026 Art of Health Care event last week. The generosity of area residents and businesses helped make the evening a meaningful celebration of health, healing, and community. President & CEO of NeighborHealth, Jamie Hazard, found the evening…
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…
ZUMIX awarded $240,000 Cummings Foundation Grant
ZUMIX has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the East Boston-based organization…