When Shaquor Sandiford was growing up in Chelsea, there were many times he said he would have liked a mentor’s voice or be pointed in the right direction, but those things didn’t exist in Chelsea. In a lot of ways,…
Police Briefs 03-01-2018
POLICE INVESTIGATE SHOOTING Chelsea Police Detectives are investigating a shooting that happened Friday afternoon, Feb. 23, in the vicinity of Clyde and Exeter Streets. The victim, a 23-year old male from Malden, was shot in the leg and is expected…
Proposed HHS Rule Would Save Seniors Money
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services just proposed a rule that could dramatically lower seniors’ out-of-pocket drug spending. Lobbyists for the nation’s largest “pharmacy benefits managers” are sure to fight the proposal tooth and nail. These PBMs, which…
Sports 03-01-2018
CHS basketball team ousted by Waltham in State Tournament By Cary Shuman The Chelsea High School boys basketball team fell way behind in the first quarter and though it played considerably better basketball over the next three quarters, Waltham left…
Obituaries 03-01-2018
Ernest V. “Ernie” Corea Member of the Chelsea Knights of Columbus and Painters and Allied Trades Union Local 35. Ernest V. Corea entered into eternal rest on Wednesday morning, Feb. 21 at the Leonard Florence Center for Living in Chelsea. He was…
Chelsea’s College Basketball Star:Drexel’s Sammy Mojica Excels in His Last Game in Boston
The Chelsea police officers were there to Sammy Mojica Jr. The Chelsea High and Brimmer and May basketball players were there to see their former teammate, Sammy Mojica Jr. And Sammy Mojica Jr., son of CPD Officer Sammy Mojica Sr.…
Chelsea Named as Finalist in Bloomberg 2018 $5M Mayors Challenge
Chelsea is one of 35 Champion Cities selected this week as finalists in the 2018 U.S. Mayors Challenge, a nationwide competition that encourages city leaders to uncover bold, inventive ideas that confront the toughest problems cities face. These 35 urban…
Ruiz Camp Ready to Move Forward with Positivity, Awaiting RFP
Two weeks after a controversial meeting that was only supposed to be an introduction, members of John Ruiz’s team said they want to be positive and move forward with everyone – despite any conflicts that arose after the meeting on…
Congressman Capuano Urges FAA to Shift Flight Paths Over the Water at Logan
Last week U.S. Congressman wrote a letter to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) urging them to take the same action at Logan International Airport in East Boston as the agency took recently in California. Earlier this year the FAA reached…
DA Dan Conley Announces He Won’t Run for Re-Election
On what was his 16th anniversary in the office of District Attorney, Dan Conley surprised many by announcing he would not run for the office again. Simply put, the former prosecutor turned City Councilor turned DA, said he believed it…
Guest Conductor Will Make History at NSPO’s Winter Concert
For the second time in its 70-year history, the North Shore Philharmonic Orchestra (NSPO) will follow the direction of a female conductor when Marshunda Smith guest conducts the Orchestra’s Winter Concert on Sunday, Feb. 25, at Swampscott High School. Smith,…
Experience the Wonders of LUZIA! Cirque du Soleil’s Astounding Production Opens June 27 at Suffolk Downs
Cirque du Soleil is coming to Boston with its delightfully-imaginative and visually-stunning production LUZIA, a waking dream of Mexico. From June 27 – July 29, 2018, audiences are invited to a redesigned white-and-gold Big Top at Suffolk Downs to escape…