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North End Stories Features Corrine Testa and the North End 1940s

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North End Stories has released its latest video as part of a developing “digital narrative” project. In this video Corrine Testa, a lifelong North End resident, recalls what it was like growing up in the North End and shares what she and her friends did after school and on the weekends in the 1940s. See more at NorthEndStories.com.

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North End Stories: Rosalba Ursino from Calabria and Her First Year in the North End

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In 1956, at the age of 5, Rosalba Ursino along with her mother and brother traveled from Calabria, Italy to Boston in the United States. In this video, Rosalba share memories from her first year in the North End, specifically of kindergarten at the Eliot School and a family trip that same summer to Revere Read More…
Government

City Council Unanimously Passes Resolution Preserving USS Constitution Gun Salutes & Playing National Anthem

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The following resolution was unanimously passed today by the Boston City Council, offered by Councilor Salvatore LaMattina and Councilor Steven Murphy. RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE PRESERVATION OF THE USS CONTITUTION’S HERITAGE AND TIME-HONORED TRADITIONS OF DAILY GUN SALUTES AND PLAYING OF THE NATIONAL ANTHEM IN BOSTON’S CHARLESTOWN NAVY YARD WHEREAS,      The USS Constitution is one of Read More…
Business

What’s New on the Freedom Trail

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Freedom Trail Dear sons and daughters of liberty, There is much news on the Freedom Trail! More people than ever before got to experience history come to life, not only on the Trail, but through our school visit program as well! But while we are reaching more people than ever before with our tried-and-true programs, Read More…