Community Event Notices Health & Environment

Circle the City Makes Streets Car-Free Along the Greenway on August 5th

Circle the City will close Surface Road along the Rose Kennedy Greenway as well as State Street and part of Congress Street on Sunday, August 5, 2012 from 10am – 1pm. Activities are scheduled along the route geared toward fitness, biking, scavenger hunt and green living. See the map and schedule below and the pdf Read More…

Event Notices

North End Family Pride Week Event Schedule August 6-12, 2012

Bigger and better than ever, the volunteers at North End Against Drugs along with the Nazzaro Center and NStar have organized the 2012 North End Family Pride Week in memory of “Bobby D” Decristoforo, starting on August 6, 2012 and ending with the big Family Pride Day on August 12, 2012. Free admission to all Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

“Color Me Badd” Heats Up the Crowd at Saint Agrippina Feast 2012 [Photos]

Color Me Badd (remember “All for Love“?) was the headline act at this weekend’s Saint Agrippina Feast, playing their fan favorites and drawing a huge crowd on Saturday night. The event comes after opening night where the statue of Saint Agrippina di Mineo was unveiled on Hanover Street in the North End. The photo gallery Read More…

Sports

European Football at Fenway as AS Roma Defeats Liverpool FC [Photos]

It was European Football at Fenway when Italy’s AS Roma won over Liverpool FC, 2-1, in an exciting game on July 25, 2012. Enjoy these photos by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography and courtesy of the Post-Gazette.                                       Read More…

Transportation

Bike Lane Changes on Commercial Street Causing Traffic Congestion

This came in from the neighborhood bat line: “Matt, why is no one talking about the unbelievable traffic congestion on Commercial Street since they changed the lanes (removing a vehicle lane to make room for bike lanes)?” Ok, we’ll start. It’s true, driving on Commercial Street from Battery St. to Cross St./Atlantic Ave., less than Read More…

People

Obituary: Theresa (Pennachio) Cappello of the North End

CAPPELLO, Theresa (Pennachio) Of the North End of Boston, Aug. 3, 2012. Beloved wife of the late Matthew Cappello, Sr. and loving mother of Matthew Cappello, Jr. and his wife Patricia C. Cappello of Boston and Terri and her husband Scott White of Cambridge. Also survived by 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Loving sister Read More…

Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Food Pods Disappear from Back of Truck

This week’s reported incidents from the Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront, courtesy of District A-1. Larceny 08/01/12 4:45pm Male victim reports while delivering a food pod to a residence on Bakers Alley an unknown person stole 4 pods from the rear of the truck.

Arts & Culture Community

Sunday Night Movie at Christopher Columbus Park: The Sting (August 5th)

Sunday Night Summer Movies at Christopher Columbus Park Brought to you by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park July 15th through August 19th in the Park. This week’s movie on August 5th: The Sting The movies will start at dusk (approximately 7:30 pm). Feel free to bring popcorn or a picnic! This movie series is Read More…

Arts & Culture Photos & Videos

Saint Agrippina di Mineo Unveiled on 2012 Feast Opening Night [Video]

Friday, August 3, 2012 was opening night for the Feast of Saint Agrippina di Mineo on Hanover Street in the North End. The statue was unveiled and processed down to the Greenway before returning to her weekend chapel. Saint Agrippina Di Mineo was a beautiful blond princess who was unmercifully tortured to death by the Read More…

Business

Best of Boston 2012 Awards in the North End to Caffe Paradiso and High Gear Jewelry

Note: Updated this post here. This week’s Boston Magazine showcases their annual Best of Boston 2012 awards with two longtime North End establishments in the mix. High Gear Jewelry is now celebrating 22 years in the North End and wins for the 2nd time. Owner Merilee Wolfson comments, “I love this neighborhood and wish to Read More…

Arts & Culture Community

Did you Jam with Jeremy on the Prado?

Jammin’ with Jeremy brought guitars, kids, food and fun together on the Prado, Paul Revere Mall in the North End on a balmy Thursday night. There was also free arts and crafts. Sponsored by the North End Music & Performing Arts Center, NEMPAC, Summer in the City and North End Against Drugs. The next Summer Read More…