A fight on Commercial Street got out of hand on Saturday night when a male victim was seen entering an ambulance by stretcher and another male taken by Boston Police. The incident occurred around midnight and Boston Police were on the scene for over an hour near the Hanover Street intersection by 7-Eleven, according to Read More…
The North End’s State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz hosted a “meet and greet” event on Sunday afternoon in support of Mayoral Candidate Charlotte Golar Richie. Michlewitz has strongly endorsed Richie and spoke about why he chose to back her candidacy in the crowded field to follow Boston Mayor Thomas M. Menino. Emphasizing schools, housing/development and public safety, Read More…
Complete with 18th Century costumed guides, the final touches were applied this week to the iconic 191-foot high steeple as part of the restoration project at Old North Church. In preparation for Old North Church’s 300th anniversary in 2023, the Freedom Trail Foundation’s Preservation Fund awarded a grant to support the restoration and painting of Read More…
NEMPAC Clarinetist, Kristian Baverstam and NEMPAC Violinist, Sarah Ryu, both from New England Conservatory, brought a fun, educational music workshop to the North End Library last Monday, June 3rd! Our participants ranged from our youngest of 2 years to adults! Both Kristian and Sarah offer private music lessons at NEMPAC in the North End and Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt_hggJrpkQ] Video: Inspectional Services at North End Public Safety Meeting, June 6, 2013 Coming off the latest North End rooftop incident as well as the fatal Allston fire, the Public Safety Committee invited Latifa Ali, Community Liaison from Inspectional Services Department (ISD) to engage residents on current issues. (00:00 in video) Rooftop and inspection Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Walking the labyrinth at Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway has become a popular activity. I found these ladies strolling on World Labyrinth Day. Did you take a cool photo in the North End / Waterfront? Email it to info@northendwaterfront.com to have it featured here. North End / Waterfront Events Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPBet4y_nV4] Santa Maria di Anzano was honored on June 2, 2013 with a procession through Boston’s North End. The procession coincided with the Festa Nazionale della Reppublica and the statue was presented at the celebration in Christopher Columbus Park by Society President Elio LoRusso. Accompanying the procession of was the traditional Italian marching music Read More…
An early morning crew of volunteers came out on Saturday to fill the new, large planters as part of the beautification of the Cross Street Plaza. Coordinating on the project were members from the North End Beautification Committee and the Friends of the North End Parks. FOTNEP previously added a thousand pansies in the tree Read More…
The 67th Anniversary of the Italian Republic was celebrated at the annual Festa Nazionale della Repubblica Italiana on June 2, 2013, held outdoors with a “Piazza Italia” at Christopher Columbus Park. The day long festa featured various exhibits, children’s games and Italian treats including gelato from Caffe Paradiso. Earlier in the day, there were some Read More…
The Wonder Women of Boston are having a networking event next week in the North End at The Living Room, 101 Atlantic Ave. It’s open to the public. Details are below. Date: June 13, 2013 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM Location: The Living Room, 101 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110 Cost: $3 members, $6 non-members Register: http://wonderwomenboston.com/networking-events?eventId=607941&EventViewMode=EventDetails Read More…
Parents, faculty, staff and friends of the John Eliot K-8 Innovation School celebrated the school’s 300th anniversary at the annual Spring Fling Gala and Auction on Friday, June 7, 2013 at the Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel. In addition to the school community, a host of mayoral candidates attended the event. With the start of the Read More…
The Boston Bruins swept the Pittsburgh Penguins on Friday night, 1-0, to win the Eastern Conference Finals and advance to the Stanley Cup Finals. The Bruins last won the Cup in 2011 after a 39 year drought. The Boston team will face either the Chicago Blackhawks or the Los Angeles Kings. The Stanley Cup Finals Read More…