Story by Marianne Salza Thirteen-year-old boxer, Elijah Garcia, of East Boston, won gold at the Copa Olympica international tournament in Puerto Rico on September 27. Elijah was among 20 elite fighters selected to compete from the New England area, and…
Author: Times Staff
BPHC Encourages Residents to Apply for Health Insurance During Open Enrollment
Federal changes are threatening access to health care nationally and in Boston. For many residents, it is already challenging to navigate the health insurance system and maintain coverage, but federal decisions to increase premiums, limit insurance eligibility, and decrease funding…
News in Brief
Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s Winter Clothing Drive now underway The Emerald Necklace Conservancy’s 2025 Winter Clothing Drive to benefit Action for Boston Community Development – a nonprofit that supports more than 100,000 low-income Greater Boston residents each year – is now…
Freedom Trail Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Historic Ride
Boston continues to commemorate the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s Ride, a momentous event in American history that alerted colonists to British plans and ignited the Revolutionary War. In honor of this milestone, on Thursday, November 13 at 7 pm,…
Give Thanks to Our Veterans
This coming Tuesday, November 11, our nation will celebrate the 107th observance of Veterans Day, a day of solemnity and reverence that honors those who have served in our nation’s military. Veteran’s Day initially was known as Armistice Day when…
Obituaries 11-05-2025
Richard Norman Erlandson, Jr. He will be remembered for his kindness, dry sense of humor and his love of cars and motorcycles Richard Norman Erlandson, Jr. of East Boston passed away on October 24, 2025 after a long illness. Richard…
Election is Tuesday Nov. 4
Boston Election Department issues reminders ahead of general municipal election, issues call for poll workers Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Election Department is reminding voters that the General Municipal Election will take place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.…
Shipyard Work Updates Provided at JPNA Meeting
By Michael Coughlin Jr. During the Jeffries Point Neighborhood Association’s (JPNA) monthly meeting on Oct. 14, Marshall Greenland, Boston Harbor Shipyard & Marina’s (BHSM) general manager, shared updates on work that has been completed and future plans at the site.…
Patrick J. Kennedy School Renovations Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Photos & Story by Marianne Salza Boston Public Schools (BPS), Mayor Michelle Wu, local leaders, and members of the Patrick J. Kennedy School (PJK) celebrated the school’s $23 million renovation project – described as an historic investment for students, educators,…
Atlantic Works Gallery Presents ‘Stop Look Listen’ by Alberto Roblest and Rick Dorff
Special to the Times-Free Press Atlantic Works Gallery is pleased to present its November show: “Stop Look Listen” by Alberto Roblest and Rick Dorff. Doors open Saturday November 1 with the opening reception from 5 – 8 pm. There is also a Third Thursday…