The North End Christmas Fund is looking for contributions and donors to help North End elders and families. Checks can be sent to the North End Christmas Fund, Luncheon Committee, c/o North End Waterfront Health, 332 Hanover St. Boston, MA 02113. Also, the names of persons and/or families in the North End / Waterfront area Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ApA9F-5_GEQ] North End Stories completes its interview with Charlie Coppola and Sam Viscione in this third part of a series. In this video, the native North Enders talk about the connectedness of the neighborhood in the 1950s. North End Stories is a digital narrative documenting the history of the neighborhood through its people. See Read More…
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: This photo is called the “Wonder Women of FOCCP” for the ladies that make up the Board and Committee heads in the all-volunteer group, Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. This all-volunteer group has become the model for “friends” groups in the city. Christopher Columbus Park is among the cleanest public Read More…
The first “Casino Night Fundraiser” brought out hundreds of supporters from the community to the Marriott Long Wharf Harbor View Ballroom to benefit the all-volunteer Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP). It was a night of chance for a good cause with charity roulette, blackjack and craps along with a silent auction, DJ and photo Read More…
It’s been great Fall weather to take walks unless you are trying to go on the Harborwalk section near the U.S. Coast Guard station. Adam (@ConciergeBoston) tweets this photo and wonders why this part of the Harborwalk randomly closes.
One of two Salem Street burglary victims on Friday tweeted a photo of the man they believe is responsible for the Salem Street break-ins. In addition to computers and electronics, the burglar took three pounds of Halloween candy but left a prized NASCAR racing photo. See the tweets in the Storify below. Update: BPDNews.com has Read More…
Reported incidents from the most recent Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of Boston Police District A-1. Assault & Battery 11/10/12 2:28am Male suspect arrested for assault and battery on Atlantic Avenue at Cross Street after punching the victim in the face causing facial injuries. Victim transported to MGH for treatment. Breaking & Read More…
City Hall has announced the 2012 Christmas Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting will come to the North End / Waterfront on Sunday, December 9th, 2:15 pm at the Prado – Paul Revere Mall on Hanover Street. NEMPAC will also be having its annual arts and crafts fair with a bake sale from 11am-3pm. More details Read More…
Traditions of the Season at the Paul Revere House Saturday, Dec. 1, and Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 9:30 AM – 4:15 PM Step back in time to the holiday season in 18th century Boston with a visit to downtown Boston’s two oldest houses, the Paul Revere House (c. 1680) and the neighboring Pierce-Hichborn House (c. Read More…
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: On Saturday night, the official tree lighting and debut of “Blink!” happens at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. Locals and media were able to catch a preview of the tree on Friday night when I caught this shot. Did you take a great photo? Send it in. What’s Going On in the Read More…
A show for ABC Family will be doing some filming in North Square on Wednesday, December 5th. Filming will be from 5pm to 10pm and some prep during the day. A short scene will also take place on Hanover Street near the Richmond Street intersection. North Square will be closed to vehicles. Resident parking vouchers Read More…
Join North End Youth Hockey, an introduction to hockey program for kids 5-12 years old. The program will be held on Saturday mornings at the Steriti Skating Rink starting December 15, 2012. See this flyer for registration details.