Special to the Times Free-Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata (District 1) filed a resolution supporting the designation of an East Boston Cultural District. The designation will preserve landmarks and open spaces, promote local heritage, arts, and cultural enterprises,…
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East Boston Chamber of Commerce joinedLapels grand opening and ribbon cutting
The East Boston Chamber of Commerce joined Lapels for a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Saturday, October 4, at their newest location at Liberty Plaza at Central Square here in East Boston. This East Boston Lapels is the…
Juvenile charged with stabbing another teen held without bail pending dangerousness hearing
Special to the Times-Free Press A 14-year-old juvenile is being held without bail pending a dangerousness hearing Monday after being charged with stabbing a 14-year-old near East Boston High School in September, Suffolk District Attorney Kevin Hayden announced. The juvenile,…
Boston Public Market celebrates 10 years of loving local at annual Harvest Party fundraiser
Special to the Times-Free Press The Boston Public Market (BPM) is proud to announce its annual Harvest Party will be held on Thursday, October 16, 2025 — This year is especially meaningful as BPM celebrate a major milestone: their 10th birthday! Since…
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Columbus Cultural Event will be celebrated in East Boston at Tall Ship Park The cultural celebration will be held on Sunday, October 12, from 12:00 to 5 p.m. The Tall Ship Park is located at 1 East Pier Drive in East…
An Evening in Honor of State Rep. Adrian Madaro
Staff Report A tremendous crowd of supporters packed the large Beachmont VFW function room in Revere for An Evening In Honor of Rep. Adrian Madaro on Monday, Oct. 6. The turnout was truly impressive as hundreds of East Boston residents…
Wu Announces New East Boston Neighborhood Liaisons
Special to the Times-Free Press Mayor Michelle Wu announced Jennifer Roberts as the new neighborhood liaison for Allston-Brighton and Carlos Garcia as the new neighborhood liaison for East Boston within the Office of Neighborhood Services (ONS). ONS plays a vital…
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Massport Sponsors the East Boston YMCA’s “Reach Out Breakfast: 25 Years and Beyond”
Special to the Times-Free Press The East Boston YMCA announced that the Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) will return as Presenting Sponsor of the 2025 Reach Out Breakfast, continuing a partnership that has strengthened East Boston families for more than a…
Coletta Zapata to Host Italian Flag Raising at Boston City Hall
Special to the Times-Free Press Boston City Councilor Gabriela Coletta Zapata will host the Italian Flag Raising and Italian-American Heritage Month celebration on Thursday, October 2, at 12:00 PM on the flagpole stage at Boston City Hall Plaza. The program…