[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhiaVhdy3jY] If you are attending this year’s St. Anthony’s Feast or just a devoted fan of San Antonio, you will want to watch the the full film documentary of “Patron Saint: The Montefalcione Devotion to Saint Anthony” that was recently made available online. The documentary was produced by North End resident, Christian Guarino of Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbUMQuzzJbU] This video captures the Sunday Grand Procession of the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca through the streets of Boston’s North End for the 103rd Anniversary Fisherman’s Feast. The eight hour procession was held on August 18, 2013 with many devotions and celebrations along the way. Society members were kept in rhythm by the Read More…
The St. Anthony Society on Endicott Street hosted their annual Neighbors Night BBQ on Thursday night. A large team of society cooks and servers fed over 100 residents that setup tables on the street. It’s an election year, so there was plenty of hand grabbing, political talk and an impromptu visit from outgoing Mayor Thomas Read More…
Saint Anthony’s Society is excited to announce the schedule for our 94th Anniversary which will be celebrated on August 23 – 26 on Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets. Join us for a weekend of Italian American music, delicious foods and sweets, parades including award winning drum and bugle corps & marching bands, religious services, Read More…
Thursday night rush hour drivers on Cross Street in the North End were greeted by signs to support Philip Frattroli’s campaign for Boston City Councilor At-Large. (Photo by Matt Conti)
Boston recently placed #3 in a nationwide Trip Advisor survey, beating out New York City (#4) while lagging San Diego (#1) and Las Vegas (#2). Following up on survey, WCVB used their Facebook page to have fans rank the best slice of pizza in New England. Three of the North End’s pizza shops make the Read More…
COPPOLA; Joe “Cheegelo”, age 91, of Boston’s North End, passed away on August 21, 2013 in the Chelsea Soldier’s Home. He was the beloved husband of Eileen (Moore) Coppola with whom he shared many years of marriage, and brother of the late Johnny “Blah”. In addition to his wife Eileen, he will be deeply missed Read More…
Lena P. Grieco, 89 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Cherished daughter of the late Nicola and Filomena (Vernucci) Faiella. Beloved wife of the late Peter A. Grieco. Loving mother of Camille Colangelo and her late husband Harry of Boston and Phyllis Gilardi and her husband Joseph Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Were you disappointed the Blue Moon wasn’t really blue this week? Well, it’s only “blue” because it’s a full moon for the second time in a month. Here’s the view from the North End overlooking the harbor toward the airport. At least the sky is blue. What’s Going on Today: Read More…
Dozens of neighborhood residents enjoyed the annual summer social gathering organized by the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). With the high profile mayoral and city council elections coming up, many candidates and elected officials were also in attendance. The event was held at the Pilot House, Lewis Wharf on Wednesday, August 20, 2013. Read More…
Raising the profile issue of assaults against women in Boston neighborhoods, mayoral candidate Charlotte Golar Richie held a public event in the North End on Wednesday at Slide Park on Copp’s Hill Terrace. Standing with the North End’s State Rep. Aaron Michlewtiz, Richie spoke about violence in neighborhoods with a focus on community policing, gun Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRumZ6R7tDo] One of the unique traditions of the Fisherman’s Feast is the opening night procession to Boston Harbor for the Blessing of the Fleet and Fishing Waters. If you’ve been at Christopher Columbus Park in the past few decades, then you know the Sicilian fishing boats are all gone, replaced by ferries, yachts and Read More…