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What’s Going On Sunday, September 30, 2012:
Old North’s Annual Blessing of the Animals gets underway on the Prado at 3pm, near Unity Street. All North End pets welcome. See the post.
The Events Calendar has all the details.
What’s new on the blog:
We caught a bit of The Amazing Race – SMILE Mass in the North End. See the photos.
What people are talking about:
Preparations are building for the Columbus Day holiday with the Eastie parade on Sunday, October 7th (details) followed on Monday, October 8th with a family event at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End.
Under the radar, but worth viewing:
Where is the money in the North End / Waterfront and Downtown Boston? We analyze the map.
Notable News Found Elsewhere:
Wedding photos from Christopher Columbus Park on the FOCCP Facebook page.
Neighborhood Photo of the Day:
The USS Constitution Museum included this awesome U.S. Navy photo in their latest e-newsletter, from the July 4, 2012 Bicentennial Commemoration of the War of 1812 when the Blue Angels flew over Old Ironsides and the Boston Skyline. Looks like it was taken from a helicopter.

Click photo image above to enlarge. Did you take a great photo? Send it in.
Your comments are welcome below. Then, go out and enjoy the day!