[Editor’s note: This book may be of interest for those of us who remember Suffolk Downs racetrack fondly.] It’s almost time for the Triple Crown. Why not get ready for the celebration now by reading SIERRA BLUE by Suzanne Morgan Williams. The novel, for readers 10 and up, should immerse the whole family in the horse racing world. Whether you’ve never been to the track or if you are an avid horse racing fan, you’ll find yourself routing for Magic and the Thoroughbred she loves, Sierra Blue. SIERRA BLUE, by Western Heritage Award winner, Suzanne Morgan Williams, tells the story of 14 year old Ma ..read more

Fundraising goal of $20,000 set up to help the Corrales family. Ceydi Karina Corrales, a 9-year-old, is a victim of the devastating Meridian Street fire in East Boston. Since the incident, she has been bravely battling for her life. Placed in a coma with collapsed lungs and severe brain damage, her struggle is immense. Read more at the GoFundMe page set up for the Corrales family. The post GoFundMe campaign started for 9-year-old in a coma from Meridian Street fire first appeared on EastBoston.com ..read more

This is an invitation to the concluding concert of the 30th anniversary season: Sunday, 19 May, 2024, 3:00 p.m. Dante Alighieri Italian Cultural Center 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts Adriana Repetto, soprano Giovanni Formisano, tenor Arias from: Le Nozze di Figaro, La Forza del Destino, Adriana Lecouvreur, L’Elisir d’Amore, Rigoletto, L’Arlesiana, Turandot Duets from:Carmen, Die Tote Stadt, La Boheme, Mefistofele Admission is $27.00; $24.00 for seniors (62 and older) and students with proper ID (Cash and personal checks ONLY) OPEN SEATING (Parking is FREE, adjacent to the buildi ..read more

Photo courtesy: EBNHC BOSTON, MA (April 10, 2024) – On May 5, Greg Wilmot, Boston native and Framingham resident, will be honored at Project Bread’s 56th annual Walk for Hunger with the Patrick Hughes Award for Social Justice, named for the late event founder. Wilmot is the President & CEO of the East Boston Neighborhood Health Center (EBNHC), Massachusetts’ largest community-based primary care health system, which recently announced it will be rebranding as NeighborHealth this June. Project Bread, the leading statewide food security organization in Massachusetts, recognizes Wilmot’s lead ..read more

Part of broader $2.4M citizens helping citizens manage money program to support growing need for education and investments. East Boston’s Neighborhood of Affordable Housing is one of the recipients. The community development corporation received $40,000 to continue its financial literacy programs. (April 9, 2024) – In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Citizens today announced $420,000 in financial empowerment grants to support 13 Massachusetts nonprofit organizations as part of the bank’s Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money program. Through funding and volunteerism, Citizens will sup ..read more

Honored for his dedication and ministry to East Boston youth. (Lynnfield, MA) The Pirandello Lyceum which promotes Italian history and culture while recognizing the contributions of Italian Americans to society last Saturday honored Salesian Fr. Bill Bucciferro with one of its “I Miglori” awards. The award was created to appreciate the accomplishments of contemporary Italians and Italian Americans. Formally known as “I Miglori in Mens et Gesta” — “The Best in Mind and Deeds” — it has been bestowed upon more than 300 men and women. Fr. Bill Bucciferro was born and raised in Joliet, lllinois. H ..read more

Diapers wanted! The Kiwanis Club of East Boston hosts a Diaper Drive on Tuesday, April 16 to benefit families served by the Crossroads Family Shelter. The Kiwanis Club is collecting diapers, baby wipes, diaper rash creams and other items for infants to assist homeless families.  Diapers size 4 and above, baby wipes and other materials can be dropped off to Kiwanis members on April 16 starting at 6 p.m. at the Area A-7 East Boston Police Station at 300 East Eagle Street. The diapers should be in new, unopened packages. All toiletries should also be in unopened packages. The club also needs ..read more

In the Woods: Nature-Inspired Paintings and Drawings by Joan Ryan and Julie C Baer Atlantic Works Gallery (AWG) in East Boston announced its April exhibition will be a two-person show by Boston-based painters and gallery members Joan Ryan and Julie C Baer composed of paintings and drawings inspired by nature. In the Woods: Nature-Inspired Paintings and Drawings by Joan Ryan and Julie C Baer will open Friday, April 5 and run until Sunday, April 28.  There will be an opening reception on Saturday April 6 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the gallery and an Atlantic Works Gallery’s tradit ..read more

It would be nice if the city kept up with replacing damaged street cleaning signs like this one on Havre Street. (Photo credit EastBoston.com) Details from City Hall. The post Street cleaning season is back. Move your car or else! first appeared on EastBoston.com ..read more

To help the families displaced, consider contributing to this fundraising effort organized by the East Boston Social Centers. Photo Boston Fire Department Feed The latest news roundup: More photographs from the fire: Boston 25 News East Boston fire leaves 1 dead, several injured and 30 residents displaced: WGBH 1 person killed, 5 sent to hospitals in 6-alarm East Boston fire  WCVB Boston Photographs by Frank Conte for EastBoston.com. All rights reserved. The post Early morning Eagle Hill fire kills one, injures five and displaces 30; How to help! first appeared on EastBoston.com ..read more