Maura Healey and Kim Driscoll visited businesses on Broadway, Chelsea, Monday to outline their agenda for economic development for Latinos in Massachusetts. Their vision emphasizes job training, education, entrepreneurship, and making Massachusetts more affordable. Healey, the Democratic nominee for governor…
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Reia Briggs-Connor Returns to Chelsea With Phunk Phenomenon Dance Team
Reia Briggs-Connor, a former Chelsea High School cheerleading team captain and New England Patriots professional cheerleader, returned to her hometown Saturday for a special performance by her Phunk Phenomenon dance team at Chelsea Day. Briggs, who has built amazingly talented…
The Reginald Affirms Chelsea’s Resurgence: Avellaneda Is Exclusive Broker for the New Second Street Property
Chelsea’s resurgence as one of the most exciting and desirable places to live in greater Boston began under former City Manager Jay Ash and has continued under current City Manager Tom Ambrosino. Ash guided Chelsea to national All-America status and…
Jarmak Perfectly Captures Chelsea: Award-Winning Photographer Showcases His Work in Exhibit at BC’s McMullen Museum of Art
David Weiss, who grew up in Chelsea, walked through the McMullen Musuem of Art at Boston College and viewed the new exhibit: “Photographing Chelsea In Transition 1977-89” by award-winning photographer Arnie Jarmak. “I love these photos. They bring back a…
Jarmak perfectly captures Chelsea
Award-winning photographer showcases his work in exhibit at BC’s McMullen Museum of Art David Weiss, who grew up in Chelsea, walked through the McMullen Musuem of Art at Boston College and viewed the new exhibit: “Photographing Chelsea In Transition 1977-89”…
Life Affirming: Lee Atlas Brings Former MDC Pool Lifeguards Together for a Reunion
Lee Atlas was an excellent left-handed, power-hitting, first baseman for Chelsea High School and and the Pony League Twins. He was also a very good basketball player. He was admired by his teammates, classmates, and friends. But if you ask…
Jeffrey Bowen’s Mission Continues: The Chelsea Cathedral and the Chelsea Flats Properties Are Generating Excitement
Jeffrey Bowen, who has been instrumental in advancing Chelsea’s resurgence as one of the most desired places to live in greater Boston, is back at it again transforming another historic neighborhood. Bowen is both the exclusive broker and an investor…
Legendary Chelsea HS cross country coach J. Barry Dwyer dies at 82
The first time J. Barry Dwyer met Bobby Goss was when Goss was in the seventh grade at the Williams School. “Coach Dwyer was starting a junior varsity cross country team,” said Goss. “He got a lot of kids involved…
Stop & Shop store in Everett closes after 21 years in business
The Stop & Shop supermarket in Everett has closed its doors after 21 years at the busy Revere Beach Parkway location. “It’s a sad day,” said Store Manager Glen Sanford last Thursday, Aug. 14, the final day of operations. “We…
Bringing Out Their Best: For 40 years, Beverly Richards has been instilling joy and self-confidence in students at her popular dance studio
Beverly Richards, who grew up in East Boston and has devoted her entire life to promoting the positive lifelong advantages of dance, is excited. The start of the new dance season is fast approaching and she’s preparing another fun-filled year…