Police & Fire

Police Blotter: Breaking & Entering by Force on Goodridge Court

It was a slow week on the police blotter, which does not include this incident at Christopher Columbus Park. Reports from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below. Breaking & Entering Residential – Force 04/24/13 Victim reports front door of his Goodridge Court (map) residence was forced open and removed was a computer, Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood View of the Day: New Sign Up at “Locale” on Hanover Street

The sign has gone up for Locale at 350 Hanover Street (on the corner of Tileston St.) in the space formerly occupied by Hanover News. Locale is expected to be a pizza shop operated by the Pittorie family. This photo was shared by North Ender, Adam Castiglioni, also of the Boston Hospitality and Tourism Blog. Read More…

Event Notices

Friday 4/26/13 Calendar: St. John School Gala & Young Professionals Stump Trivia

What’s Happening In the North End / Waterfront: If you have tickets, tonight is the Dare to Dream Auction & Gala to benefit St. John School. The event starts at 6:00 pm at the Long Wharf Marriott Hotel. More information. It’s Stump Trivia Night for Young Professionals (21+ with ID) on Friday, 6:30 pm at the Fisherman’s Club Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos Police & Fire

Reflection, Prayer and Song at Interfaith Vigil for Marathon Tragedy Victims Including North Ender, Roseann Sdoia [Photos]

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_giSKU_qUc] A North End Interfaith Neighborhood Vigil and Remembrance Service was held on Thursday evening for the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings of April 15, 2013 and the brave men & women who responded to the tragedy. Special prayers were offered for the recovery of Roseann Sdoia, a North End resident, who was Read More…

Community Event Notices Sports

Pilates Bootcamp Fundraiser with Jennifer Phelan on Saturday, April 27th to Benefit “The One Fund”

Pilates Bootcamp Fundraiser with Jennifer Phelan 9:15 – 10 AM in the West End Promenade Join us on Saturday, April 27, to sweat your love for Boston! Faneuil Hall Marketplace is teaming up with Jennifer Phelan Pilates to raise money for the victims affected by the tragic events that occurred during the Boston Marathon. Donations of all Read More…

Event Notices

On the Calendar for Thursday 4/25/13: Neighborhood Remembrance and Vigil Tonight at Old North

What’s Happening In the North End / Waterfront: An interfaith neighborhood vigil and remembrance service for the victims of the Boston Marathon Tragedy will take place on Thursday night, 7:00 pm at Old North Church (193 Salem St., North End). Neighborhood churches, North End Against Drugs and the North End Music and Performing Arts Center are Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos Police & Fire

Video: North End Societies Procession and Vigil on the Prado to Remember Marathon Victims

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0eBpU0o_oc] Video: The North End Societies held a solemn procession and vigil on Sunday, April 21, 2013, to remember those affected by the Boston Marathon bombings. Representing the societies, Jason Aluia from St. Anthony’s Club, spoke to the crowd about remembering the victims of the attacks and the aftermath. There was a special prayer Read More…

Community Police & Fire

Man Dies After Pulled From Boston Harbor at Christopher Columbus Park; Perhaps After Being Pushed in a Fight

  A man died after being pulled from Boston Harbor on Wednesday morning at Christopher Columbus Park. The man may have been pushed over the seawall in a fight. The area around the spray fountains near the Marriott Long Wharf was closed off in the park by yellow police tape into the afternoon. The incident may Read More…

Community Event Notices Sports

Fitness Together Run & Fundraiser to Benefit “The One Fund”

We Are Fitness Together Boston  Run & Fundraiser MAY 11th at 1:00PM We hope you and any affected family members and friends are recovering and moving forward with a renewed sense of purpose after the Boston Marathon terrorist attack in our city. Last week was filled with grave tragedy, disbelief, horror & fear, but also Read More…

Health & Environment People

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute Recognizes North End Resident for Service

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute recognized Donna Favreau of North End for her dedication to Dana-Farber during its annual Staff Service Award Ceremony on April 3. The ceremony recognized more than 200 employees who have worked at Dana-Farber between 10 and 35 years.  Favreau was honored for 20 years of service to Dana-Farber. “It is the dedication of our employees that makes Dana-Farber one of Read More…