The Gassy, also known as DeFilippo Playground in the North End, was turned into a winter wonderland for the annual Christmas in July Movie Night, sponsored by ROC Teen Saturday. Organizer Steven “Virgil” Virgilio set up Christmas decorations, a bounce house and there was holiday music before the movie showing, Holiday Vacation. Free Regina Pizza Read More…
Hurricane Sandy cleared out the North End on Monday night and the usual dinner and rush hour didn’t happen. In fact, it felt like a ghost town with no traffic and few people walking around. Mark Bernier sends in these photos, saying “It’s so scary / beautiful out there!” A large tree also fell in Read More…
Dear North End Friends and Neighbors, As you may have read in the Boston Globe, the Old North Church and Historic Site will begin charging admission to most visitors ($8) beginning on May 1, 2018. Our goal is to raise additional funds to preserve the nearly 300 year old church and to provide a living Read More…
