Local officials gather on Patriot’s Day to lay a wreath in front of the VFW Memorial on the Prado – Paul Revere Mall

Thursday’s Brief: First Day of School, Public Safety Meeting, Gentle Yoga, NEMPAC Open House, Swing Dancing

A couple of chuckles to start the day from our resident comedy writer, Ben Alper: “Ayanna Pressley, the first African-American woman elected to the Boston City Council, defeated Michael Capuano, a 10-term incumbent in the state’s primary. It’s the biggest upset since Paul Revere and his wife won the 1773 Inter-Colony Contract Bridge Tournament” “North End/Waterfront Read More…

Councilor Sal LaMattina and First Lady Angela Menino Host City’s Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting at the Prado [Video]

The City of Boston’s 2012 Trolley Tour and Tree Lighting visited the North End’s Paul Revere Mall (aka Prado) on Sunday afternoon. Mayor Thomas Menino is still recuperating so City Councilor Sal LaMattina and First Lady of Boston Angela Menino led the holiday celebration including caroling, a visit with Santa and the lighting of the Read More…

95th Madonna Della Cava Feast Opening Ceremonies [Photo Gallery]

The Madonna Della Cava Society of Boston’s North End held their 95th annual feast on the weekend of August 7-9, 2015. The image of Maria SS Della Cava, Principal Patron of Pietraperzia, Sicily was rediscovered miraculously in the year 1223 by a mute from Trapani who was directed by Our Lady to proceed to the outskirts Read More…