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…
Two trolleys full of North Enders set out on Wednesday night to attend a kick-off event for Charlotte Golar Richie’s mayoral campaign at Dudley Square in Roxbury. The rally was dubbed “A Vision for Boston” and those attending were looking forward to hearing Ms. Richie lay out her vision to the expected hundreds of supporters Read More…
Virgilio – Lucy (DiOrio) of Boston’s North End passed away on Sunday July 28th, 2013. Beloved wife of the late Angelo “Gabe the Painter” Virgilio. Devoted mother of Donna Marie Virgilio, and Peter Virgilio and his girlfriend Elizabeth Treptow, all of Boston’s North End. Dear sister of Gilda Bova of Revere, and the late Phyllis Read More…
Frederick A. (Tad) Stahl, FAIA, 82, died unexpectedly Friday, July 26, 2013. Born in Danbury, CT, he was a resident of Beacon Hill for over 50 years and an alumnus of Dartmouth College, Harvard Graduate School of Design, and MIT School of Architecture and Planning. Tad was the architect responsible for the State Street Bank Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Ah … the lazy days of summer and late afternoon sun, captured here on the North End Greenway Parks by Kathryn White. Did you take a cool photo? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken and a sentence or two describing the photo. Read More…
For decades, the North End was a world apart, an isolated enclave whose streets felt more like a town in Italy than a neighborhood in Boston. But now, thanks to the end of the Big Dig construction and the push of gentrification, the old North End may soon be an old memory. Profiling the changing Read More…
In the summer heat and humidity, the smell of trash can really get bad in the city and especially in the densely populated North End. Residents often see these trails of “gunk” in the middle of the street. Mark B. shares this photo from Salem Street and cites the commercial pickup truck companies as a Read More…
The following poll will help the Friends of the North End Branch Library (FONEBL) focus their efforts on the needs and wants of the community regarding books, features and events. Select up to 3 answers. The North End Branch Library is located at 25 Parmenter Street. View FriendsNELibrary.org to become a “Friend” or find Read More…
Carl J. Salvi, Jr., 69 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on July 28, 2013. Beloved son of the late Carl J. Sr., and Rose (Cavossa) Salvi. Loving brother of Joanne Fitzpatrick and her husband Peter of Burlington. Cherished uncle of Peter C. Fitzpatrick and his wife Victoria of Tewksbury, Christopher Fitzpatrick Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: The amazement continues in the Summer of Rainbows as captured on Monday night by David Arnold over the waterfront and Boston Harbor. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: The folks at Galleria Umberto are back from their month long vacation … get your pizza fix on Hanover Street. Read More…
How about Prince George! Two attractive, nice parents. A comfortable nest egg. A well-fitted nursery. A great-grandmother, a grandfather and a father to teach him everything he needs to know for his future profession. It can’t get better than that. The news is a relief. We’ve had to endure Whitey, who turned out to be Read More…
Wild storm clouds came in on Monday night creating some spectacular images, shared by neighbors here over various parts of the North End / Waterfront.