While some things at Santarpio’s Pizza in East Boston have changed–the duct taped seat cushions have been replaced with wood benches, gone are the gerber baby food cheese shakers and the wine that was once in a box is now…
Jets hand undefeated New Mission its first loss
Suffering their first loss of the season against Franklin High didn’t seem to shake up the confidence of the East Boston High School basketball team one bit. The Jets were able to topple undefeated New Mission High School 68-66 last…
EPA unveils new de-icing regulations; controversy looms
New guidelines proposed by the country’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regarding how planes are deiced at the nation’s major airports and how de-icing fluid is collected and treated is shaping up to be the next fight between Massport and environmental…
City steps up intervention and prevention efforts in neighborhood
He was home, recovering from knee surgery when the news came that one of his aids, a local wonder boy known for getting the job done here in East Boston for the mayor, was busted for drugs. Mayor Thomas Menino…
State of the State – Patrick skillfully takes center stage
Governor Deval Patrick showed great oratorical skill when delivering his state of the state address last week. And for one shining moment on a cold winter night last week, everyone’s eyes were on the governor and the governor alone. And…
The New Maverick Square – New MBTA Station looks fantastic
There is something very pleasing about the new Maverick Station MBTA structure. It is the central point of the grander Maverick Square renewal that is taking place. As a central point – all eyes are on it when coming into…