Video: The procession of the Saint Joseph statue through the North End streets featuring the Lawrence Italian Band the renowned North End Marching Band. This weekend was the first feast of the season, the 86th Annual Saint Joseph Feast, held on Hanover St., Battery St. and organized by the Saint Joseph Society. In addition to Read More…
Two North End natives have separately opened new businesses here in the past few weeks. Damien DiPaola has launched Vito’s Tavern on Salem Street while Elaine DiGangi has opened Heart & Sole, a boutique retail shop on Hanover Street. Vito’s Tavern – Newly opened by Damien DiPaola of Ristorante Damiano, Vito’s brings a sports bar Read More…
With the State’s public hearings coming up at the end of August, today’s Sunday Boston Herald cover story gears up the debate regarding the routing of hazardous material (hazmat) trucks through downtown Boston, including the North End. A recently completed safety study decisively recommends pass-through hazmat trucks (i.e., those not doing business in Boston which Read More…
As part of North End Family Pride Week, Mary Romano will be selling her famous Eggplant sandwiches on Friday August 5th from 10am to 3pm at ABCD on 1 Michelangelo St, just off of Charter St. There will also be a a limited supply of Italian Sausage sandwhiches as well as a small bake sale Read More…
“Visions of the Future” panel, introduced by Vivien Li, TBHA President, features three businesses pursuing interesting projects on Boston Harbor and the waterfront. Dan Adams, Founder, Landing Studio Andrew Jay, President, Mass. Oyster Project for Clean Water Mimi Love, Principal, Utile Inc. Architecture & Planning The panel was part of a forum by The Boston Read More…
News from the Office of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz: House Passes Sales Tax Holiday Legislation Sets Tax-Free Weekend in August to Boost Local Business State Representative Aaron Michlewitz this week joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives in approving legislation that would allow a state sales tax holiday on August 13th and 14th Read More…
Reported incidents from this week’s District A-1 Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area: Breaking & Entering – Residential 07/27/11 10:30am – 2:40pm Victim reports Prince St. apartment was broken into (no forced entry). Removed from the apartment were two computers and jewelry. Larceny from Motor Vehicle/Boat 07/27/11 1:00pm-6:30pm Victim reports Read More…
Video: Irish Night on the Prado with excerpts of the music, step-dancing, history reading and full speeches/songs by John J. Somers and Ambassador Ray Flynn. (Ed: Don’t miss the Boston Police bagpipes with the Irish Rock Band, Dervy, near the end of the video.) The tourists checked their maps and the residents checked their wine Read More…
As the photos show, it was a typical summer night on Wednesday, July 27th in the North End … Jewish music, Chinese folk dancing and a visit from Santa Claus! Well, let’s explain. The Saint Joseph Society hosted a Historic Unity Celebration on the Prado with an evening of performances by Jewish and Chinese groups. Read More…
Joseph (Peppy) and Fernando (Freddy) Giangregorio from Green Cross Pharmacy are shown with Janet Gilardi of the NEWRA Clean Streets Committee (Photo: Phil Orlandella) Green Cross Pharmacy, 393 Hanover St., is the winner of the July 2011 Good Neighbor Recognition Award from the Clean Streets Committee, part of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association Read More…
In case you see the helicopters or other military activity, City Hall has issued the following press release: Joint federal military training exercises will take place within and around the Boston area between July 26th and August 5th. Military personnel will conduct training exercises to ensure the military’s ability to operate in urban environments, prepare Read More…
North End native, Frank Imbergamo, shares this acting reel with plenty of neighborhood scenes and references. Related post: Cooking with Frank Imbergamo