FROG POND SPRAY POOL REOPENS JUNE 29 Boston Parks Commissioner Chris Cook and The Skating Club of Boston president Joe Blount are pleased to welcome children and guests to kick off the 2018 summer season as the Boston Common Frog…
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House Passes Legislation to Temporarily Suspend a Gun License from those Who Pose a Risk to Themselves or Others
Rep. Adrian Madaro joined his colleagues in the House to establish a process for family, household members or licensing authorities (petitioners) to petition the court for an Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) for individuals who “pose a risk of causing…
Two North End Restauranteurs Partner to Bring Flavor of the North End to Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor has picked two North End restaurant legends—Frank DePasquale and Nick Varano—to operate a 135-seat, 5,200-square-foot Italian restaurant at the five-star, $2.5 billion Encore Boston Harbor Resort. ‘Fratelli’ (which means brothers in Italian) is the first local restaurant…
Chris Herren Talks Drugs and Redemption at Mario Umana Academy
Former high school, college and NBA basketball star Chris Herren’s fall from grace as one of the most promising players of his generation to a strung out junkie is a tough story to hear. But Chris Herren is not afraid…
Renegade’s Owners Celebrate One Year in Eastie, Helps Raise Money for Wounded Vet Run
A year after taking over the Victory Pub in Orient Heights Square the burgers are still juicy, the beer is still cold and the music is still good at Renegade’s Pub on Bennington Street. While that combination is pretty much…
East Boston Residents Attend Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s ‘Medicine that Matters’ Gala
The Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program’s (BHCHP) 2018 “Medicine that Matters” gala was held Monday, May 21, at the Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel. Over 600 guests gathered for cocktails, dinner and awards ceremony that honored two individuals who…
Field Day Fun
Kindergartners running on the filed during East Boston Central Catholic School’s May 31 Filed Day
Friends Hold Special Luncheon for John Nucci
Throughout his career, whether in politics or at Suffolk University, John Nucci has always surrounded himself with close friends and confidants that advised him, mentored him and, most of all, lifted his spirits when he was down. Last Friday at…
Police Identify Victim Of Shore Plaza Shooting
The man who was shot and killed at Shore Plaza housing development on Border Street Friday has been identified as 29-year-old Taquise Johnson. Just before midnight Friday officers from District A-7 responded to a 911 call for shots fired in…
MBTA to Test Late-Night Bus Service
Back in 2017 Rep. Adrian Madaro testified at the MBTA Fiscal Control and Management Board on the MBTA’s late-night service that fell victim to a $9 million budget cut, but remains essential to many hard-working East Boston commuters that rely…