Neighborhood View of the Day: Opening celebration at the 94th St. Anthony’s Feast Grand Procession on Sunday afternoon: What’s Going on Today: At 1:00 pm, NEMPAC R.O.C.K.S. holds a free music workshop on the Prado At 5:00 pm, join the St. Lucy’s Society for the annual feast in honor of Santa Lucia on Endicott Street. Read More…
The Sunday Grand Procession at the 94th St. Anthony’s Feast started with the emergence of the saint’s statue for its 10-hour journey through the streets of Boston’s North End. There were eight bands on hand to celebrate this time honored tradition for the “Feast of all Feasts.” Bringing many to tears, the religious walk through the Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: This was my shot of the night from last year’s finale at the St. Anthony’s Feast. Looking forward to trying this again with some new lenses this year. What’s Going on Today: The Saint Anthony’s Feast Grand Procession starts at 12:00 noon on Endicott Street. More posts. View the details on Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-AA1vb6DQk] Fireworks lit up Boston Harbor on Saturday night for a private event at Fan Pier. Not sure exactly what … maybe the Red Bull Cliff Diving or a wedding? If you know, leave a comment. Anyway, for the rest of us on all sides of the harbor, it was a nice surprise. The Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUSEGp0aWcs] The Flight of the Angel was the highlight of the 103rd Fisherman’s Feast in honor of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca, held on August 18, 2013 in Boston’s North End. As the society members bring the Madonna statue home to North Street, two side angels on balconies recite an Italian devotion followed by Read More…
Have you been to Whisk at 351 Hanover Street since it popped up at the former Volle Nolle location? The hip new spot comes from Whisk’s Jeremy Kean and Philip Kruta who have partnered with the North End’s Torri Crowell of Volle Nolle fame. The tasting menus come in odd number varieties … three ($45), Read More…
NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM 6 Foster Street, owner proposes to change the legal occupancy from 3 apartments to 4 apartments by adding a new fourth Read More…
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Robbery/ Knife 08/24/13 12:22am Male and female victim report while walking around 300 Commercial Street they were approached by 5 males, one of the suspects pulled out a knife and stole the victims white polo hat and $5.00 Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: The folks in the marching bands play an important role in the North End feasts. Michelle Descamps-Mario captures this moment at the opening night of the St. Anthony’s Feast on Friday. What’s Going on Today: The Saint Anthony’s Feast is in full swing all day on Endicott, N. Margin and Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko3_cUiHOfI] The Opening Ceremonies at the 94th St. Anthony’s Feast did not disappoint the hundreds of devotees that gathered Friday night on Endicott Street. The gold-adorned statue of San Antonio emerged to the faithful crowds under the haze of confetti and streamers. A blessing by Fr. Antonio of St. Leonard Church was followed by Read More…
As part of the Salem Street reconstruction in the North End, new acorn-style streetlights have been installed by the Department of Public Works. Work continues on various parts of the street and sidewalks with a full street repaving set for after Columbus Day when the “leaf peeking” tourist traffic dies down. City Councilor Sal LaMattina Read More…
Harry sends in some photos from Salutation Street this week after being fed up with improper disposal and placing trash that allows it to be run over by passing vehicles. He says, “It actually took a took a non-resident to clean up. Don’t the residents have any shame? They might be anonymous but they know Read More…