By Michael Coughlin Jr. During a Zoning Board of Appeal (ZBA) hearing last week, several projects in East Boston proposing new buildings were reviewed and subsequently voted on. One of the projects discussed was at 89 Condor Street. The proposal,…
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East Boston Soup Kitchen Holds Hope on The Home Stretch Derby Gala Fundraiser to End Hunger
The East Boston Community Soup Kitchen held a Hope on the Home Stretch Gala Fundraiser to End Hunger on Saturday, Oct. 4 at the City Winery in Boston. The many guests enjoyed food, drinks, and music, and bidding on some…
Wu and OYEA Share Impact of Boston After Dark 2025
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu and the City of Boston’s Office of Youth Engagement (OYEA) shared the impact of the 2025 Boston After Dark summer event series. Boston After Dark provides safe and fun opportunities for teenagers…
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It’s Not Too Late! Catch the Triennial Exhibit in Eastie Before It Closes Every Saturday, in partnership with Ñ Press, a community print studio created by Gabriel Sosa as part of the Boston Public Art Triennial, Maverick Landing Community Services…
Chowder Fest Returns to Downtown Boston
Special to the Times-Free Press The Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA), in partnership with Conventures, is excited to announce the return of Chowderfest on Saturday, October 25, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Downtown Crossing. This can’t-miss fall tradition is entirely free and will…
Liquor License Laws to be Updated
By Kiran Rajamani Ninety-two years after a Yankee-dominated state government limited the sale of liquor licenses to prevent Irish American politicians in Boston from gaining more influence, city and state politicians are finally taking steps to fix the issue. Earlier…
Wu Announces Clare Kelly as her Next Chief of Staff
Special to the Times-Free Presse Mayor Michelle Wu announced Clare Kelly as her next Chief of Staff starting November 17. Kelly currently serves as the Director of Intergovernmental Relations (IGR) for Mayor Michelle Wu. Kelly will be stepping into her…
CASA Greets Judges, Community Leaders, and Supporters at Open House
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) hosted judges, community leaders, and supporters at their new headquarters at 151 Merrimac Street, celebrating unprecedented growth while highlighting the urgent need for more advocates. The organization is currently…
FBI Boston Announces “Operation Summer Heat” Results
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation made 404 arrests over the past three months as part of “Operation Summer Heat,” the FBI’s nationwide effort to crush violent crime. FBI Boston ranked #3…