Stephen Puleo, author of Dark Tide and Boston Italians, has started previewing his upcoming fourth book called A City So Grand, the Rise of an American Metropolis, Boston 1850-1900. “As the title indicates, the book looks at Boston’s transformation during the second half of the nineteenth century, from a “large town” to a world-class city Read More…
It is the end of an era in Boston’s North End with this week’s closing of Ida’s Italian Cuisine on Mechanic Street. Its iconic neon sign no glows on Hanover Street and a sign on the door announces the closing by owners Paul and Donna Bruno. Paul’s mother, Luisa, did most of the cooking along Read More…
Holiday Open House at the North End Branch Library Saturday, December 7th from 12-2 25 Parmenter Street Please join the Friends of the North End Branch Library for our annual Holiday Open House. As always, a good way to start the holiday season with our patrons at the library. Food, raffles and entertainment!
