We’ve got an old bridge over the Fort Point Channel. It’s going to be decorated for the next few years with flowers in boxes. Why is this important? Let’s place it first. It is the Northern Avenue Bridge connecting Northern Avenue where it passes between the Moakley Courthouse and the Barking Crab in the Seaport Read More…
The following is a documentary short, “The King of the House,” with Robert Dello Russo was created by Emerson students, Paul MacCarty and Kyle George. It includes not only a history of this well-known North End family, but a look back in time at the neighborhood and how it has changed including the opening of Read More…
The North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) will hold its next regular monthly meeting on Thursday, December 13, 2012, 7:00 PM, at the Nazzaro Center, 30 North Bennet Street. The agenda is attached here and copied below. Support NEWRA, and be a part of these important community discussions. It’s membership renewal time! Don’t forget to renew Read More…
The Old North Church Chamber Choir and Orchestra joined with the NEMPAC Women’s Chorus at Old North’s historic North End church to present Handel’s “Messiah,” ending with the inspiring Hallelujah Chorus. Old North’s Dr. Libor Dudas directed the performance held on Sunday, December 9, 2012. The free Christmas concert featured several soloists and attracted a Read More…
Filippo Ristorante, Lucia Ristorante and Ducali Pizzeria & Bar are holding their 3rd Annual Holiday Toy Drive to benefit the Italian Home for Children, in honor of Mark F. Frattaroli. The poster below highlights the 2012 toy and school wish list. Unwrapped items can be dropped off in the North End at Filippo’s or Ducali’s Read More…
The North Street Grille capped off a successful week with its food drive to benefit the Greater Boston Food Bank. They collected over 15 boxes of food and several financial donations as well. The American bistro at 229 North Street thanked donors with a $10 gift certificate for use at the restaurant. The staff and Read More…
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: It’s been non-stop tree lightings in the North End and around Boston. One with a bit less ceremony, but seen by hundreds each day, is at the Nazzaro Community Center where North Ender Nick Verrocchi put it all together, shown below adding the final touches. Did you take a great Read More…
The 18th Annual Christmas Program brought out dozens of kids in the North End to the Sant’ Agrippina di Mineo Benefit Society where Santa was waiting with gifts for all the girls and boys. All children under 10 received a photo with Santa and a gift. The event was organized by Philip Carangelo with Warren Read More…
The Saint Leonard Choral Society held a holiday concert on Saturday, December 8th, to entertain the folks at the North End Community Nursing Home on Fulton Street. The residents appreciated the good holiday cheer and enthusiastically welcomed the choir to their home. The event was also a free preview to the upcoming concert at Sacred Read More…
Hundreds came out for the 6th Annual Buon Natale North End Holiday Shopping Stroll on Friday night. The North End retail shops stayed open late and welcomed residents and visitors with refreshments and discounts at over 20 boutiques, galleries and design studios in the neighborhood. The shops were decorated for the holidays and “passports” guided Read More…
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: My favorite photo from the Friday tree lighting isn’t of the tree (which you can see here) but of how this girl’s eyes lit up when Santa arrived at the event. Did you take a great photo? Send it in. What’s Going On in the North End / Waterfront It’s Read More…
The North End Beautification Committee held a special tree lighting event at the beautiful Christmas tree on the corner of Hanover and Cross Streets. This is the second year that the NEBC has funded the tree and streetlight pole wreathes in the North End. Santa arrived in a horse-drawn carriage to the delight of many Read More…