Prayer in front of Saint Leonard Church

Poll: John Connolly Versus Tom Menino for Boston Mayor

Boston City Councilor-at-large, John Connolly, has officially announced that he is running to be the next Mayor of Boston. Meanwhile, the longest sitting mayor of Boston, Thomas M. Menino, has yet to say whether he will seek a sixth term. However, the 20-year incumbent said “Let’s have a nice, good campaign,” in response to the Read More…

Weekly North End / Waterfront Police Blotter

This week’s incidents from the Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area:

Disorderly Person
03/05/11    10:59am
Male suspect arrested on Hanover St. after being involved in a previous disturbance inside a restaurant; and then getting into an altercation with responding officers.

Attempted Breaking & Entering
03/05/11    9:30am-9:45pm
Prince St. apartment resident reports an unknown person attempted to gain entry into her apartment, visible damage to front door.

Larceny/Purse
03/05/11    1:30am
Victim reports an unknown person stole her purse from the front porch of her building as she helped a guest bring items into her apt.

“Huzzah!” for North Square Groundbreaking in Boston’s North End

Students from St. John’s and Eliot Schools shouted “Huzzah!” at Wednesday’s ceremonial groundbreaking for the North Square reconstruction project in Boston’s North End. The renovation is focused on accessibility while restoring the historical features of the square. Repointed cobblestones and iron chains will be joined by wider sidewalks and ramps. The center garden / gathering Read More…