The Albanian Orthodox Church of St. John caught fire on Wednesday morning in South Boston engulfing the area in smoke and unfortunately, causing a potential collapse of the iconic building. According to Boston Fire, there were no injuries but firefighters had to evacuate the interior after a ceiling collapse. It is out of our coverage Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Moon over the Greenway as captured by Adam Castiglioni (@ConciergeBoston) on Tuesday night. What’s Going on Today: There are two chances to Walk the Labyrinth today with the Labyrinth Guild of New England. Just show up either at 7:30 am or 12:30 pm at the Armenian Heritage Park on the Read More…
We are thrilled to display these inspiring images from the 103rd Fisherman’s Feast Grand Procession of the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca, by photographer Jeff Tamagini. He also shares the spectacular Flight of the Angel at the end of the feast. (Ed: My favorite are the confetti hats.) See more of Jeff’s work at Tamagini Read More…
It’s been a while since the neighborhood meetings for the new Tenoch Mexican take-out restaurant at 1-3 Lewis Street by Alvaro Sandoval. We ran into the owner recently at his Greenway food truck. He said his city approvals were coming along and expected to open this Fall. In the last week, the storefront has been Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Pascal from Sicily made this handsome Fisherman’s Float that joined the statue of the Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca processing through the streets of the North End on Sunday. More photos here. What’s Going on Today: Tuesday, August 20 5:30pm – Bill Walczak Meet and Greet at Billy Tse’s Restaurant Read More…
For the 103rd time at the Fisherman’s Feast, the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca statue was carried through the streets of the North End in an 8-hour procession held on Sunday, August 18, 2013. The festivities and devotion were accompanied by several marching bands and a homemade fisherman’s float. The Fisherman’s Feast is the North Read More…
Take a walk around Boston, especially along the Tremont Street edge of the Common. That’s where most of the sculptures in the environmental art exhibit, “Cool Globes,” have landed. Some of the globes have been commissioned from Boston artists such as Nancy Schön, who fashioned the ducklings in the Public Garden and the tortoise and Read More…
94th Annual Saint Anthony’s FEAST Schedule Announced Boston’s Largest Italian Festival Celebrates its 94th Year with Events for the Family Friday, August 23 – Monday, August 26, 2013 Head down to the North End for the 94th annual Feast of Saint Anthony on August 23 – 26 on Endicott, Thacher, and North Margin Streets. Saint Read More…
The deadline to register to vote, update your address, or to change your political party for the Tuesday, September 24, 2013 Preliminary Municipal Election is Wednesday, September 4, 2013. Residents who are looking to register to vote or make a change to their current registration may do so by applying in person at City Hall, Read More…
William J. Kemeza, President of Boston College High School, is pleased to announce that the following North End students received special awards at an end of the year assembly to honor BC High undergraduates. Nicholas A. Benning 2015 won an Academic Excellence award in US History. Benjamin S. Murphy 2015 won an Academic Excellence award Read More…
After Sunday’s Grand Procession through the streets of the North End, the statue of the Madonna returned home to North, Fleet and Lewis Streets where thousands had gathered for the famous “Flight of the Angel” at 103nd Fisherman’s Feast in honor of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca. The angels recite the devotion in Italian followed Read More…
Summer Boston Restaurant Week is here again! It is actually two weeks during the dates of August 18-23 and August 25-30 (no Saturdays). Restaurants are offering 2-course lunches for $15.13, 3-course lunches for $20.13 and 3-course dinners for $38.13. Participating restaurants in the North End/Waterfront include: Antico Forno, Aragosta, Aria Trattoria, Artu, Bacco, Bricco, Cantina Read More…