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…
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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…
EBNHC’s Annual Art of Health Care Event Set for this Evening
On Wednesday, June 6, the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center will hold its sixth annual Art of Health Care event at their Maverick Square building. This year the annual innovative fundraiser to celebrate EBNHC’s mission in the community and the…
Zumix and Local DJs to Hold Fundraiser for Zumix
On Friday, over twenty local disc jockeys from Boston’s past and present will help Zumix, East Boston’s popular music and performing arts program for youth, raise money for the local non-profit’s 94.9FM Zumix Radio and teen programs. At the Zumix…
Community News Briefs
Boston Ward 1 Republican Committee East Boston Republicans will meet Tuesday evening, June 12, at Jeveli’s Restaurant at 6:00 p.m. At the meeting the discussion will include the Massachusetts Republican Convention held in Worcester April 28, and preparations for the…
Local Students Receive Academic Achievements
MacLeod graduates WPI Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) began its 150th Commencement celebrations with the graduate students’ ceremony on Thursday, May 10, awarding nearly 830 master’s and doctoral degrees. Marissa Freda of Winthrop, Mass., was awarded a master of science degree…
Boston Harbor Now’s Boston Harbor for All Holds Tour in Eastie
Last Wednesday Boston Harbor Now and Piers Park Sailing Center Executive Director Alex DeFronzo led a tour of East Boston as part of Boston Harbor Now’s Boston Harbor for All symposium. The group led by Boston Harbor Now and DeFronzo…
East Boston Native, Nigel Robinson, Awarded Prestigious Rangel Fellowship
Nigel Robinson, a 2014 graduate of Bucknell University, and East Boston native, was awarded a 2018 Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Fellowship following a highly competitive nationwide contest. The Rangel Fellowship, funded by the U.S. Department of State and managed…
East Boston Savings Bank Announces New Strategic Alliance with Starkweather & Shepley Insurance
East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB), and Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. (S&S) are pleased to announce a strategic alliance that will allow both financial service institutions the ability to offer a full line of commercial, personal and life insurance…