Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) chaired a hearing to review a Home Rule Petition she has proposed modernizing and reforming the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) in Boston. Earlier this year, Coletta…
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A Journalist’s Journey
Herald sportswriter Ventura ends remarkable career By Cary Shuman Donato “Danny” Ventura, one of the most illustrious and beloved high school sportswriters of all time, has announced that he will be retiring from his position at the Boston Herald Aug.…
Red Sox Host Latino Youth Recognition Day Honoring East Boston and Chelsea students
Special to the Times-Free Press On Monday, June 30, Fenway Park was filled with cheers that went beyond baseball, as the historic stadium celebrated Latino Youth Recognition Day, an event that has honored top-achieving Latino middle school students from East…
Community Health Priorities Unveiled at NeighborHealth’s Gallery Walk in East Boston
Special to the Times-Free Press NeighborHealth and the Boston Community Health Collaborative (BCHC) gathered residents at the health center’s Maverick Square location in East Boston on Tuesday, July 8 for a Community Gallery Walk to present and discuss key findings…
Salesian Boys & Girls Club Holds 80th Anniversary Gala Celebration
Courtesy Photos A capacity crowd of 275 guests attended the Salesian Boys & Girls Club’s 80th Anniversary Gala June 26 at the Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor. The event was a significant milestone for the popular club that is known for…
East Boston at Atlantic Works Gallery Hosts Community Day July 19
Atlantic Works Gallery invites families, art lovers, and local residents to Community Day—a free, family-friendly celebration of creativity and connection in the heart of East Boston. Join us on Saturday, July 19 from 2-6 p.m. for an afternoon packed with…
Contracts Awarded for Equity Study and Launch Citywide Survey to Amplify Black Men and Boys in Boston
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Black Male Advancement (BMA) announced that Tury Research Institute and Roxbury USA have been awarded the contract for the Equity Study of Black Men and…
VROCC Launches Artistic Residency ‘Roots of the Colombian Caribbean: Rhythms and Traditions in Motion’ Featuring Artists from Barranquilla
Special to the Times-Free Press The Veronica Robles Cultural Center (VROCC) announces the launch of the Artistic Residency “Roots of the Colombian Caribbean: Rhythms and Traditions in Motion,” an immersive experience taking place from Monday, July 14 to Sunday, July…
“Look at them Go, 10 in a Row!”
A few weeks back, we basically wrote off the Red Sox, who appeared destined for yet another last-place finish in the American League East. At the time, we paraphrased a line from the 1967 Impossible Dream record: “When April’s high…
Mark your Calendars for the Revere Beach Sand Sculpting Festival July 25-27
We are writing to give our readers the advance heads-up that this year’s Revere Beach International Sand Sculpting Festival runs from Friday, July 25 through Sunday, July 27. The annual Sand Sculpting Festival, now in its 21st year under the…