The Eliot K-8 Innovation School has a new website at www.eliotK8school.org. The site was created by the Eliot School Family Council to help centralize school information including classroom micro-sites accessible by parents. The Charter Street school is in the midst of a phased expansion to the former North Bennet Street School buildings and has recently Read More…
MENDOZA, George 73, of Boston’s North End, on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. Loving husband of the late Monica Maxwell-Mendoza. Cherished father of Jorge Mendoza and his wife Karen, Patrick Mendoza and his wife Elisa, Maria Mendoza, Juan Mendoza and his wife Julie, and Frank Mendoza and his wife Amanda. Beloved grandfather of Jorge, Sofia, Veronica, Read More…
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: I took a series of photos from a winter harbor cruise including this one of the Pilot House at Lewis Wharf. It was a very overcast day, so I merged different exposures to create a more interesting painterly effect. More to come in a gallery of “Boston Harbor: Working Port.” Read More…
It seems like forever and it’s not over yet, but Boston Public Schools has released three final elementary school choice proposals. The new plan would go into effect in the 2014-15 school year. It’s down to a 10 zone assignment system (replacing the current 3 zones) or no zones at all (home based options) with Read More…
It is that time of year again! Baseball is right around the corner. Our sign-ups have now begun. Please go to neaabaseball.org to register your child for spring and summer baseball. We will be offering baseball for boys and girls age 4-21. Practice kicks off March 18th. Here is the breakdown of our offerings: NEAA Read More…
North End Waterfront Health, located at 332 Hanover St., is hosting a second free flu clinic on Thursday, January 24, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. During these times, the flu shot will be free for everyone over the age of 18. Children under the age of 18 are not eligible to receive a free Read More…
Here are some safety tips to help you and your family stay safe this winter. Dress in layers. Wear a hat. Wear non-skid boots. For safety and visibility, wear a brightly colored scarf or hat. Cover exposed skin with sunscreen – you can burn even in the winter. Do not shovel snow if you are Read More…
EDELSTEIN, Anna P. (Sutera) 83, of Revere, formerly of the North End, on Jan. 17, 2013. Beloved wife of Marvin Edelstein, she leaves her niece Lucy Giorgio-Pirkey and her husband Ed of Revere, and nephews Albert Giorgio II and his wife Mary Ann, and Paul Charles Sutera. She also leaves four grandnephews: Robert, Jason, Albert Read More…
Many Bostonians at this time of year are tired of cold and darkness. I don’t share that affliction. I like winter’s atmosphere, albeit with a nice fire to keep me cozy. But because it is cold and dark we read, listen to the radio and watch television more than in the summer, and sometimes the Read More…
The Peter Smith Trio Performs the songs of the Great American Songbook Featuring the songs of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole etc. Every Saturday night 9PM – Midnight No Cover Charge / Validated Valet Parking only $12 The Fairmont Hotel 3 Battery Wharf, Boston
Neighborhood Photo of the Day: For today, a classic perspective at the corner of Salem and Prince Streets. Did you take a great North End / Waterfront photo? Send it in to be featured. What’s Happening In The North End / Waterfront: It snowed, sort of, with the heavier amounts not coming to Boston. As Read More…
The City of Boston and the Museum of African American History joined with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras’ Intensive Community Program to honor and celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Faneuil Hall on Monday, January 21, 2013. This year also recognizes the 50th anniversary of King’s “I Have a Dream” speech and the Read More…