Patricia Cornwell, celebrity crime writer and Battery Wharf resident in the North End / Waterfront, came out on the winning side of her own personal adventure. On Tuesday, she was awarded $50.9 million by a federal court jury against her former financial manager, Evan Snapper and his company, Anchin, Block & Anchin LLP. (Read the Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Public works has been establishing these “Emergency Tow Zone” areas to allow for more snow removal and to free up parking spaces. This was the scene Tuesday afternoon on Hanover Street. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by submitting it here. Please include a title, date taken Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center brought “Amore” and Opera to the North End at their recent Winter Concert Series Event in partnership with the Old North Church Foundation. During Valentine’s week, the “Amore” Opera Concert featured arias, duets, and opera scenes about love highlighting works by composers including Bellini, Rossini, Puccini, Massenet, Verdi and Read More…
Faneuil Hall Marketplace is launching a variety of programs for school vacation week perfect for all ages. From kid friendly juggling workshops to mom’s night out events including Boston’s Chili Cup. Faneuil Hall Marketplace has something for everyone. Love Boston, Paint Boston: Do you love Boston? Are you interested in having your work displayed in the Read More…
North End Waterfront Health’s Behavioral Health Department is starting a Substance Abuse in the Family support group for those with relatives suffering from drug and alcohol abuse. The group will offer a private space for individuals to share their thoughts and experiences, to provide support to one another, and to gain coping skills for dealing Read More…
Kara shares these North End scenes from last week’s blizzard. Also, take a re-look at our huge blizzard gallery here. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by submitting it here. Please include a title, date taken and a sentence or two describing the photo. See more neighborhood photos under the “Photos & Read More…
Urban designer Julie Campoli has a new book out called “Made for Walking: Density and Neighborhood Form.” It’s not about Boston neighborhoods. It’s about sections of spread-out cities such as Denver, Alexandria and Albuquerque. Still, the book explores features Bostonians will recognize. Typically, these neighborhoods thrived in the early 20th century, then declined after World Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4dhmTUDLNf8] A requested zoning appeal for Segway rentals and tours at 420 Commercial St. did not receive support by the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association in a vote of 7-22 against the proposal. The corner site at Hanover & Commercial Streets was formerly a Mobil station. It is owned by Frances Lauria and Read More…
This marina scene is popular in summer, shown here during the blizzard covered with snow. Enjoy this week’s jigsaw picture puzzle. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to display frames. However, you may visit the related page.] If you need help, use the icons in the lower left. If Read More…
Taking objection an all-alcohol license, 1:00 am closing hour, at Gennaro’s 5 North Square Restaurant, the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted 8-21 to oppose the request. The vote splits the two neighborhood groups on the application as the Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) voted to support the all-alcohol license at their last meeting. Speaking Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Did you catch Matt Lauer and Savannah Gutherie broadcasting NBC’s The Today Show from Faneuil Hall Marketplace on Friday morning? Ryan Kenny shares this photo of the TV show’s visit to Boston. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by submitting it here. Please include a title, date Read More…
Alvaro Sandoval, owner of Tenoch Mexican Taqueria in Medford, received a supportive vote of 23-6 from the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) for a take-out service variance that would allow a new Mexican restaurant to open at 1-3 Lewis Street in the North End. Tenoch (http://www.tenochmexican.com/) would be the only Mexican restaurant in Read More…