When we were younger, we lived and died by our Boston sports teams. Yes, the late Bill Russell and the Celtics provided more than a decade of joy and, for a short time, so too did Bobby Orr and the…
Category: Editorials
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Mayor Not a Person of Discrimination Currently, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has put an end to street outdoor dining in the North End, yet, the issue is still echoing throughout the small heavily populated community. Local, unhappy…
Let Us Remember Those Who “Gave the Last Full Measureâ€
Although the Memorial Day weekend signifies the start of the summer season and is observed by families and friends who gather for barbecues and similar festivities, we should keep in mind that Memorial Day is our most solemn national holiday…
Guest Op-Ed: Reevaluate Your Church Mission Spending
Dr. Glenn Mollette For fifty years of my life, I’ve been associated with churches that have given over four million dollars collectively to outside denominational endeavors. The typical mainline denominational church/parish will collect weekly offerings from their members. A percentage…
DeSantis vs. Disney: This Is What an Autocracy Looks Like
The ongoing battle that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has been waging against the Walt Disney Company not only demonstrates what a petty, vindictive, and mean-spirited little man he is, but also illustrates the danger that an autocratic ruler poses to…
Letter to the Editor
Victory for the People of Boston To the Editor, Judge Saris’s ruling is a victory for transparency, accountability, and the people of the City of Boston. The United States District Court identified a deeply flawed process, and I welcome the…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Outdoor Street Dining Task Force Formed As promised, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, when she shut down street outdoor dining in the North End, has formed a task force to examine the pros and cons created by the…
Antisemitism Has No Place In Our Society
As we were reading about the federal court trial that is getting underway this week of the 50 year-old Pennsylvania man charged with fatally shooting 11 people and wounding six at a Pittsburgh synagogue in 2018, which was the deadliest…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella A Great Community Service Through its current Food Insecurity Program, NEW Health has managed to distribute much-needed fresh fruits and vegetables to local patients that appreciate receiving healthy food. Since the program was established in 2016, the…
The Marathon Bombing,10 Years Later
This week marks the 10th anniversary of the tragic Boston Marathon bombing which occurred on April 15, 2013, when two brothers set off a pair of bombs near the finish line of the marathon, killing three persons (Krystle Marie Campbell,…