On Tuesday, November 5 East Boston voters will head to the polls and vote on one of the most decisive issues facing the neighborhood since Logan Airport expansion in the late 1960s. The difference this time around is that Eastie…
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Police Investigate Shooting on Falcon St.
Boston Police from East Boston’s District A-7 station are still investigating an early evening shooting that took place last Tuesday and are looking for the public’s help. The circumstances of the shooting are unusual as the victim was found in…
Caesars Bows out of Suffolk Casino Following Report from Gaming Comm.
The news over the weekend that Suffolk Downs asked Caesars Entertainment to withdraw as their casino operator shocked many residents in East Boston as they prepare to head to the polls to vote on the Host Community referendum on November…
EBNHC Recognized by Children’s Hospital
Last week the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC) was recognized by Boston Children’s Hospital for the Center’s Let’s Get Movin’ Program, which promotes physical activity, nutrition, and healthier lifestyle choices for children, teens, and their families. As part of…
Salesians Celebrate Partnership with Ninety-Nine
The Salesians Boys & Girls Club in East Boston celebrated its 15-year partnership with the Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub in Revere. The celebration and fundraiser generated $1,200 for the Boys & Girls Club. The night also marked the anniversary…
Casino Campaigns Entering Final Weeks
Both Suffolk Downs’ COO Chip Tuttle and members of No Eastie Casino have been on the community meeting circuit ahead of the Host Community Agreement vote scheduled for November 5. While Suffolk Downs had a setback Friday after dropping Caesars…
Cutting the Ribbon on the Completion of the Development Project
John and Melissa Tyler join City Councilor Sal LaMattina, members of the Chamber of Commerce and all the small businesses from ‘Maverick Marketplace’ in cutting the ribbon last Thursday on the completion of the development project.
Connolly Picks up LaMattina Backing
Mayoral Candidate John Connolly, who is still leading the race according to the last Suffolk University-Boston Herald poll here in East Boston and citywide, picked up a key endorsements last week. Connolly received the endorsements of City Councilor Sal LaMattina.…
Columbus Day Parade
The East Boston High ROTC proudly marches in Sunday’s Columbus Day Parade in the North End.
Casino Proves to Be a plus for Community in Pennsylvania
Bensalem, Pa. is by all accounts an area of Greater Philadelphia very similar to East Boston and Revere. Bordering the northwest corner of Philly, Bensalem has long been a diverse ethnic enclave with blue-collar roots that prides itself on the…