By Ana Tavares Leary Nestled between the cities of Boston, Revere, and Winthrop lies a natural barrier to climate change, the 359-acre Belle Isle Marsh. A salt marsh is a low-lying, coastal area that mostly comprises grasses that are frequently…
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Emily Sweeney discusses her book ‘Gangland Boston’ at West End Museum
Story by Marianne Salza Boston Globe reporter, Emily Sweeney, discussed her book, “Gangland Boston: A Tour Through the Deadly Streets of Organized Crime,†on March 23, at The HUB50 Community Room, Boston. The Dorchester resident shared fraudulent and violent stories…
Wynner’s Circle: Sports Betting Begins at Encore Boston Harbor
Encore Boston Harbor President Jenny Holaday said it all about the opening of the WynnBET Sportsbook Tuesday at the five-star resort/casino in Everett. “It’s sports betting in the nation’s best sports town,†remarked Holaday. “Everyone is thrilled and excited it’s…
RHS Speech & Debate at West Memorial Tournament in Boston
Groups Sue EPA for Failure To Fully Protect Boston Rivers
Conservation Law Foundation (CLF) and Charles River Watershed Association (CRWA) have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for failing to take necessary actions to protect three Boston-area rivers from polluted runoff. Though EPA recently acknowledged the damage…
An Outstanding Career Comes to a Close: Richard Pedi Retires As Regional Manager of Boston Carpenters Union
In Chelsea, Rich Pedi will forever be known as the phenomenal second baseman on the 1971 Chelsea Little League National League All-Star that came within a game of a state championship on the road to Williamsport. Pedi went on to…
Women Construction Workers Make ‘Herstory’ at First-Ever Women Build Boston
Special to the Journal Women in the building trades came together for the first-ever Women Build Boston conference on Saturday, October 8, highlighting Boston’s leadership in making the construction industry more inclusive and diverse. The conference, dedicated to celebrating and…
Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority To Host Recruitment Fair at Boston City Hall Plaza
The MBTA today announced a Recruitment Fair at Boston City Hall Plaza on Thursday, October 13, 2022. Like many industries, transit employers across the country are rushing to hire workers as they try to fill critical vacancies and rebuild a…
Boston Area Organizers Gather for Shared Gifting Circle
It was a warm and sunny day at the end of June on the Boston waterfront. As the morning breeze blew in from the harbor, community organizers from around the Greater Boston area were descending downtown to meet in person…
Guest Op-Ed: The Consequences of Sea Level Rise Are Ominous for Boston
By John Vitagliano Hurricane’s Ida’s devastating impacts on Florida’s seacoast communities provide a stark warning to Boston which is similarly vulnerable to the combined impacts of storm surges and sea level rise which is universally predicted as inevitable. Sea level…
Elouardi Named As 2022 Greater Boston Student Leader by BofA
Special to the Journal Bank of America (BofA) announced five Boston-area high school students including Reem Elouardi, of Revere, who were selected as Student Leaders. Elouardi will be involved in an eight-week summer internship. These students have started their paid…
EBNHC President and CEO Greg Wilmot Appointed to Boston’s Board of Health
East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Greg Wilmot was named one of two new board members appointed by Mayor Michelle Wu to the Boston Board of Health. Mayor Michelle Wu made the announcement last Thursday and Wilmot will…
Brenda Lafrate Will Compete in Her Fourth Boston Marathon Monday
Four years ago, Brenda Iafrate decided to to run the Boston Marathon in honor of her 19-year-old daughter, Ariana, who had been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes. “I wanted to show Ariana that with determination and strength you can do…
TD Bank Opens Branch in East Boston
Last Tuesday, TD Bank officially cut the ribbon on a new branch in Maverick Square next door to La Sultana Bakery. The full service branch will provide another banking option for Eastie residents and customers from the surrounding area. However,…
Appreciation: Major Michael Mucci Sr., Football Star at Revere High and Boston College
The City of Revere is mourning the loss of one of its greatest football players of all time, Michael C. Mucci Sr., who died on Jan. 28, 2022. He was 71 years old. Major Michael C. Mucci Sr. had a…
Bike to the Sea to Discuss ‘Border to Boston Trail’ at Upcoming Meeting
Learn About the “Border to Boston Trail†at the next Bike to the Sea Member Meeting, via Zoom, on Wednesday, Feb. 9 Updates on a trail suitable for walking and bike riding from the New Hampshire border to Boston will…
MBTA Board Approves Contract With Boston Carmen’s Union (Local 589)
The MBTA Board unanimously approved of a new contract between the MBTA and the Authority’s largest union, the Boston Carmen’s Union (Local 589). “This contract acknowledges the invaluable contributions of thousands of MBTA employees charged with providing safe and reliable…
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu Endorses Edwards for Senate Seat
In her first political endorsement since taking the oath of office as Mayor of Boston, Michelle Wu endorsed District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edward’s candidacy for the 1st Suffolk and Middlesex senate seat last Thursday at Belle Isle Marsh Reservation…
US Rep. Ayanna Pressley, Sen. Warren, Local Elected Officials Visit East Boston Social Centers
This week President Joe Biden signed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill but Washington Democrats say it did not go far enough. Ahead of Biden signing the bill, Democrats like US Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Sen. Elizabeth Warren toured the…
The Greater Boston Labor Council Endorses Ira Novoselsky for Election
Special to the Journal The Greater Boston Labor Council – the umbrella labor union organization for the Boston area – has endorsed Ira Novoselsky for city council, ward 2 in Revere, citing his ongoing commitment to working families and to…
