Special to the Times-Free Press East Boston will be front and center during this summer’s World Cup, as East Boston Memorial Stadium is slated to host a massive community watch party for the Colombia vs. Portugal match on June 27.…
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Neighborhood Recognizes the History and Vision of the Mary Ellen Welch Greenway
Special to the Times-Free Press On May 21, local residents, advocates, and history enthusiasts gathered at the East Boston Public Library to honor the rich legacy and community effort behind one of the neighborhood’s most cherished public spaces. The Friends…
Constitution Beach Receives a 93% Water Quality Rating
Special to the Times-Free Press For the first time in its testing history, Save the Harbor/Save the Bay has reported that every metropolitan beach from Nahant to Nantasket scored above 80% in its annual Water Quality Report Card. This is…
East Boston Chamber of Commerce Welcomes B/Spoke Fitness Studio
By Shirley Fabo On Sunday, May 17, 2026, the East Boston Chamber of Commerce officially welcomed its newest member, B/Spoke Fitness Studio, located at 125 Sumner Street. The occasion was marked with a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating B/Spoke’s first anniversary and…
‘On Motherhood in Times Like These,’ a Solo Exhibition by Kristen Freitas at AWG
Special to the Times-Free Press This June, multidisciplinary artist Kristen Freitas presents On Motherhood in Times Like These, a solo exhibition exploring the layered realities of motherhood through themes of family, heritage, resilience, and resistance. Through a dynamic body of…
East Boston Branch Library News
Baby Lapsit, Mondays at 11:15 am, Tuesdays at 10:30 am Join us for bounces, rhymes, songs and activities. We will have the same program on Monday and Tuesdays. We ask that you choose one time to attend. For ages 0-24…
Teamsters Local 25 Awards College Scholarship to Annie Cruz of East Boston
Special to the Times-Free Press Teamsters Local 25 proudly awarded 37 scholarships totaling $74,000 to the children and grandchildren of members and retirees — the largest scholarship award announcement in the union’s history. This year’s scholarships were made possible through…
Emerson College’s UnCommon Corner 2026 Season Officially Kicks-off on Boston Common
Special to the Time Free-Press Emerson’s UnCommon Corner presented by PNC Bank has officially kicked off its 2026 season on Boston Common. The outdoor venue and beer garden is a partnership between Emerson College, the Office of Mayor Michelle Wu…
News in Brief
BPHC Encourages mpox vaccinations in light of uptick in cases nationally and in Bosotn Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) and partners at the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are monitoring an uptick in mpox cases in Boston and are encouraging…
YGB Names Sonia Chang-Diaz to First-ever Chief External Affairs Officer Role
Special to the Times-Free press YMCA of Greater Boston (YGB) President and CEO David Shapiro announced the appointment of Sonia Chang-Díaz as Chief External Affairs Officer, a newly created senior leadership position that reflects the organization’s evolving role and breadth…