Marco and Ralph Clearing Out in Front of My Cousin’s Place and Local Roots (Photo by Matt Conti)

Thursday’s Brief: Special Walking Tour, Cancelled Events, Spring Fling, Make Something Right Concert

Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, March 22 and today is the perfect day to be stuck inside with a good book. If you’re a part of the North End Teen Book Club it might even be the perfect day to catch up on Karen McManus’ New York Times bestseller One of Us Read More…

Reader Poll: Should Electric Scooters Be Allowed in Boston / the North End?

Last Friday, the latest in transport-sharing options popped up in Cambridge and Somerville – electric scooters called “Birds”. Similar to dockless bike-sharing, these scooters unlock with an app and can be left anywhere once the rider reaches his or her destination. The Birds seemed to appear overnight without any notice to public officials. Now, Mayor Walsh is Read More…

Suffolk University’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon Chapter Presents a New and Improved Firefighters’ Boot

Suffolk University’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ) fraternity worked with Metal Tronics Inc. to construct a new Firefighters’ Boot to replace the one that was stolen last year from the Hanover Street fire station.  The “fill the boot” money is collected to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA).   In September of 2013, Engine 8, Ladder 1 of Boston Fire, located at 392 Hanover Read More…