By John A. Cassara and Nathan Proctor The president will now declare what many of us experience first hand, the opioid epidemic is a national emergency. Frankly, with as many as 59,000 deaths in 2016, there doesn’t seem to be any other…
The Holiday Season is Approaching — Remember to Help Those in Need
For the vast majority of Americans, the approaching holiday season is a joyous time when the abundance that life offers is most apparent in a wealthy nation such as ours. But the sad reality for many of our fellow citizens…
Thank You East Boston Chamber and Congratulations to The Recipients
Living in an urban community is never easy. The traffic, noise, the lack of large areas of green space, the living on top of your neighbors and the crime are never easy to take. Indeed, for many the grass does…
Obituaries 11-15-2017
Josephine Chianca Died peacefully Josephine (Luiso) Chianca died peacefully surrounded by her family on November 12 at the age of 96. The beloved wife of the late Louis “Gigi” Chianca, she was the devoted mother of Louis “Butch” Chianca and his late wife, Joanne…
Edwards Wins District 1 City Council Seat:Walsh Cruises to Victory Over Tito Jackson
By John Lynds East Boston’s Lydia Edwards was elected as the District 1 Boston City Councilor over the North End’s Stephen Passacantilli after a hotly contested race for the seat left vacant by City Councilor Sal LaMattina who did not…
Anthony Costanzo Retires from Santarpio’s Pizza after Three Decades of Service
By John Lynds With his humor, good nature and apron filled with buttons, gifts from the thousands of customers he has served from all across the globe, Tony Costanzo has been one of the most recognizable faces inside the famed…