A new daycare that has been much anticipated by local parents opened in East Boston on Monday and will bring a whole new philosophy to caring and educating preschoolers in the neighborhood. Harbor City School (HCS) is the brainchild of…
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Disconnect? Internet Report Says Red Line/Blue Line Project is in Jeopardy
The Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) has posted a message on its blog alerting residents and activists that the long awaited Red Line/Blue Line Connector project may be in jeopardy. “The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority’s (“MBTA”) spider-map has been praised and…
Liquor Store Employee Cited for Selling Alcohol to Minors
The owner of Woody’s Liquors has again found himself in hot water with the Alcohol Beverage Control Commission (ABCC). Last month, an underage operative, under the direction of ABCC investigators, phoned in orders for alcohol to Woody’s Liquors in Revere.…
Education
Denise Torres (center) accepts a full scholarship to the Berklee College of Music, as family members and Berklee officials look on, during the renowned music school’s annual City Music Scholarship Concert. Torres graduated from East Boston High School earlier this…
Harvest Festival This Sunday at Piers Park
This year’s annual Harvest Festival will not only showcase the gardening talents of locals and the musical prowess of Eastie kids but will pay tribute to the men and woman who died a decade ago during the worst terrorist attack…
Robbery Case is a Sad Reflection of the Economy
An East Boston man’s arrest last week shows just how desperate some people have become in this down economy. Marquis Allen, 21, an expectant father from East Boston said he only grabbed a stranger’s gold necklace because he had money…
A Complete Score: East Boston Vocalist Earns a Full Scholarship to Berklee
An East Boston resident was one of 16 young musicians that will share a total of $2 million in full-tuition scholarships to support four years of study at the Berklee City Music program at Berklee College. Denise Torres, a vocalist from…
A Q&A with Our Congressman
Congressman Mike Capuano represents East Boston. He remains, after all these years, outspoken, independent and avowedly wed to the needs of the voters of this district. The following is a Q&A with Congressman Capuano conducted earlier this week with East…
Storm Damage
Massport employees gave a helping hand with the removal of the downed tree that fell across Maverick Street during the storm.
El Salvadoran Consulate Opens with Fanfare
Mayor Thomas Menino led a coterie of dignitaries at the official opening of the El Salvadoran consulate on Bennington Street last Friday morning. Located at 46 Bennington Street, the consulate will be a virtual clearing house for the more than…