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…
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FEMA and WBZ NewsRadio Boston to Unveil New Emergency Broadcast Studio
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in partnership with iHeartMedia Boston, announced it has completed an important emergency radio broadcast facility modernization project at iHeartMedia’s WBZ NewsRadio 1030 in Boston to improve critical alert and warning capabilities when disasters threaten…
FBI Boston Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Encourage the Public to Report Hate Crimes
The Boston Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is announcing its participation in a robust nationwide effort to increase public awareness of hate crimes and encourage reporting to law enforcement. A hate crime is defined as a violent…
Residents Run The Boston Marathon
Boston Theater Company and the Artist Athletic Association Announce the Road of Rainbows
Boston Theater Company (BTC), the organization that produced Finish Line: A Documentary Play About the 2013 Boston Marathon, and the Artist Athletic Association (AAA) are excited to announce the first ever 5K road race in Massachusetts, Road of Rainbows, on…
East Boston State Rep. Adrian Madaro Bows Out of Senate Race
East Boston Rep. Adrian Madaro has decided not to run for the state senate seat recently vacated by Sen. Joe Boncore (D-Winthrop). Madaro, who has served as state rep since 2015 after winning a special election that year and is…
Revere Residents to Participate in Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk
Ten residents from Revere will choose their own route on October 3 for the Boston Marathon® Jimmy Fund Walk: Your Way presented by Hyundai. Participants are encouraged to “Walk Your Way†from wherever they are most comfortable—whether that be from…
Boston Councilor Lydia Edwards Will Run If and When Sen. Boncore Steps Down
During an interview Tuesday District 1 Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards made it clear she is not running against sitting State Senator Joe Boncore but will run if and when Boncore, who is in negotiations for a job with Massachusetts…
He’s Still the Ace: Hescock nears strikeout record in Boston Men’s Baseball League
David Hescock has been throwing strikes for a long time. And Monday night, the 6-foot-4-inch righthander was on the hill once again setting down batters in the Boston Men’s Baseball League (BMBL). Hescock, 47, is closing in on the all-time…
Guest Op-Ed: Massport’s Obligations to East Boston, Revere and Winthrop for Environmental Mitigation
By John Vitagliano As the economy begins to recover from COVID-19 the nation’s airports have experienced a dramatic increase in passenger travel, over 80 percent of total passenger throughput in July, 2021 compared to July, 2019 as measured by TSA…
Greater Boston Stallions start off season with a win-by-forfeit
Story by Bob Marra The Greater Boston Stallions began their New England Football League season with a “victory†that came much more easily than they ever would have imagined: as the Stallions prepared to take their home field at Harry…
A Resounding Response: Boudreau, Boston Sparks Provide a Great Service to Firefighters
When Revere firefighters rushed to Kingman Avenue on June 2, they encountered heavy fire and smoke overflowing from the top floor of the building. Fire officials had to determine quickly whether there were still occupants inside the burning structure and…
Safety Guidelines Issued to Parishes of the Boston Archdiocese
Given the new State of Massachusetts protocols that go into place on May 29, the following guidance is issued for the parishes of the Archdiocese of Boston. General Guidelines As of May 29, vaccinated people are no longer required to…
MAPC Awards $400,000 in ‘Accelerating Climate Resiliency’ Grants to 12 Boston-Area Projects
A local project was among the twelve recipients in Greater Boston that will soon receive state funds to work advancing local climate change resilience. The grant is included in a new round of “Accelerating Climate Resiliency†funding that total $400,000…
Encore Boston Harbor Master Classes Return With June Outdoor Programing
After more than a year hiatus, Encore Boston Harbor’s esteemed Master Classes will resume this June with two courses to be taught on one of the property’s stunning outdoor terraces. •Sunday, June 13: Oyster Shucking and Champagne Tasting – Back by popular demand,…
Rockland Trust Will Acquire East Boston Savings Bank
Officials from East Boston Savings Bank (EBSB) and Rockland Trust announced last week that the two banks have inked a merger agreement for Rockland to acquire EBSB’s parent company, Meridian Bancorp., thus acquiring EBSB in a $1.15 billion deal. Under…
Boston Carmen’s Local 589 Endorses Jeffrey Turco for State Representative
Special to the Journal On Tuesday, the Boston Carmen’s Union Local 589 endorsed Jeffrey Turco for State Representative, 19th Suffolk District. The seat was vacated by former Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo and following a Special Election victory, Turco…
Boston Introduces Digital Democracy Ordinance: ACLU Backs Effort to Increase Remote Participation
The ACLU of Massachusetts has announced its support for a Boston proposal to increase remote access for all public meetings, permanently establishing virtual participation options that have boosted resident engagement during the pandemic. Filed last week by Boston City Councilors Lydia Edwards and Liz Breadon,…
Manny Lopes Honored by Boston City Council; Shares Honor with Fellow EBNHC Team Members
Last week East Boston Neighborhood Health Center President and CEO Manny Lopes was recognized at the Boston City Council’s Annual Black History Month Celebration as the Council honored Black essential workers in the City of Boston for their leadership during…
Mass Teachers Association and Boston Teachers Union Endorse Juan Jaramillo for State Rep.
Special to the Journal Juan Jaramillo’s bid to represent the 19th Suffolk District continues to pick up steam with the endorsements of the widely respected Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) and the Boston Teachers Union (BTU). This support from our educators…