Live horse racing and simulcasting took a topsy-turvy ride over a period of 48 hours last week, when the Sport of Kings became illegal in the Commonwealth for the first time in generations. All of it came as a result…
Eastie Pride Day is August 18
In 1988 Sal LaMattina was a staffer for former Boston Mayor Raymond Flynn. Flynn had an idea — summer block parties and community celebrations in every Boston neighborhood to bring residents close together. LaMattina was tasked with coming up with…
Large Crowds Enjoy Live Racing, Food Trucks at Suffolk Downs
More than 13,000 people came to Suffolk Downs this weekend to enjoy live thoroughbred racing and a food truck festival. And what a show it was. There was a carnival-like atmosphere on two hot summer days at the popular East…
Boudreau Wins State Candlepin Title
If there were still a “Candlepin Bowling” TV show each Saturday on Channel 5, Jonathan Boudreau would be a household name by now. Boudreau, who calls Central Park Lanes in East Boston “my second home,” added to his list of…
August Activities Posted at Local DCR Areas
Celebrate DCR’s 125th birthday by exploring your state park system during the month of August. There are some wonderful programs happening statewide – below are few highlights! For more information check out the DCR event and program calendar (https://www.mass.gov/service-details/upcoming-programs-and-events)! Also,…
DA Candidate Henning Outlines his Proposal on LEED
Candidate for Suffolk County District Attorney Greg Henning announced details of his plan to create a mentorship program called Law Enforcement Early Diversion, or LEED, which would pair law enforcement professionals, such as assistant district attorneys and police officers, with…