Neighborhood View of the Day: A beautiful rooftop sunset from Salvatore Lopilato. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. What’s Happening In the North End / Waterfront: From 10:30 to 12:30, the annual Armenian Genocide Commemoration will be held at the State House followed by a procession to Read More…
Louis Costa will not receive a third trial in the 1986 double murder case where the bodies of Frank Chiuchiolo and Joseph Bottari were found in the North End’s Slye Park (now known as Copp’s Hill Terrace Park), according to a ruling Thursday by Massachusetts Supreme Court Judicial Court Judge Robert Mulligan. Last year, the the double Read More…
Here is Part Two of the two-stage oil-painting commission from Stephanie Rizzuto, a close relation to the subject seen here. It shows Leo himself, sitting outside of #81 Prince Street, waving to the people going by his apartment’s entrance. Part One was a view from much further back, showing just the building, without Leo. I Read More…
An April 23, 2013 hearing at the Zoning Board of Appeal is scheduled to remove the supermarket proviso as part of the One Canal project along N. Washington Street bordering the West End and North End neighborhoods. One Canal, a $175 million, 12-story, 320-unit rental housing development expected to open in mid-2015. Last summer, city officials Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=M80DXI932OE#!] The FBI has released photos and video of the two suspects of the Boston Marathon bombings. Seen walking one behind the other near the site, the 2nd suspect (white hat) was seen dropping his backback near the explosion site. The FBI are seeking the public’s help in identifying the suspects. Contact boston@ic.fbi.gov or Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-Vj1O9kreA] Brainstorming was on the agenda at the most recent Greenway Conservancy Board of Directors meeting held on April 9, 2013. Starting with the Board Members and then opening the discussion to the public, Chair Georgia Murray, explained that several realities have changed on the Greenway in the past few years such as the Read More…
Join NEAD for a Bingo Fundraiser on Sunday, April 21st from 2-5 pm at the Nazzaro Community Center. There will be great prizes, refreshments, raffles and lots of fun! $30 for 3 cards (and more cards if you want). See Laurie D’Elia to sign-up at the Nazzaro Center or send a check to North End Read More…
Video of the Day: At Wednesday night’s Bruins – Sabres game at TD Garden, the Boston Bruins paid tribute to victims of the Boston Marathon bombings. The Boston Fire Department Honor Guard and fans joined with singer Rene Rancourt for an emotional rendition of the National Anthem. [responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5CkhEEvsEEA] What’s Happening In the North End Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ic26Vp5lhc] After marching in from the Prado, the First Michigan Fife and Drum Corps performed at Old North’s Lantern Ceremony on the eve of Patriot’s Day. The event was held on Sunday, April 14, 2012 in the North End at the Old North Church. Enjoy this video of their performance at the beginning of Read More…
The warmer weather must be here because Dip It Sweet on Endicott Street is now open for the season. Owner Buddy Onessimo just received a new ice cream delivery from Richardson’s Dairy this week. Janine Coppola catches the action in this photo with Buddy serving one of his first customers this year.
Join the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) at the May 4, 2013 Park Playground Pizza Party & Tot-Lot Cleanup. The fun gets started at 12 noon and runs through 2:00 pm. Big Joe the Storyteller will be on hand along with free children’s activities including face painting, pizza and games. Spring is in the Read More…
Sunday, June 2, 2013 8:00 AM – Departure from Boston Enjoy coffee and donuts at Saint Anthony’s Club on Endicott Street before departing for the casino on a deluxe coach bus. 4:00 PM – Depart Foxwoods Arrive back at St. Anthony’s Club at approximately 6:00PM and stay for some refreshments. Tickets are $20.00 per person Read More…