Blessing of the Sails Ceremony at Old North Church on Sunday, July 1, 2012

Weekend Brief: Harbor Fireworks Sat. Night, Harborfest, Colonialfest, NBSS Info Session, ABCD Party

Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, June 29 and the 4th of July is coming up before you know it. Here are 10 things to do in Boston for this Fourth of July weekend.  Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 9:00AM NBSS Info Session for Veterans. Join the North Read More…

Life on the Corner: Ghost of Old North Church

Here is another picture from the walls of Nick’s Tavern, my family’s bar on Lewis Street. The photo was taken during World War II when many North End boys were overseas serving their country. It appears to be a dinner honoring wounded and fallen servicemen. The woman in the middle is a Gold Star mother. Read More…

Old North Church Wins “Slip and Fall” Court Ruling Because It Does Not Charge an Entry Fee

The Old North Church Foundation received a supportive ruling in its defense against a Georgia tourist who tripped and seriously hurt herself in 2006 while entering a pew box in the historic North End church. The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled that Old North’s liability is limited under the Recreational Use statue because entry to the Read More…