Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log: Threats to do bodily harm 08/11/13 11:15am Salem Street store owner (Pasta E Pomodoro) reports a male suspect threatened him with a knife over a disagreement about a female employee. Suspect and two friends fled the area. 08/10/2013 279 HANOVER ST INVESTIGATE PROPERTY 08/10/2013 80 ATLANTIC Read More…
NEMPAC is now accepting children’s scholarship applications for the 2013-2014 school year! We at the North End Music & Performing Arts Center, believe every child should have an equal opportunity to study music & the performing arts. In an effort to keep our program affordable to all members of our community, we are continuing to Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Blue doorway on North Street: What’s Going on Today: 5:30 pm – Free kids crafts and NEMPAC instrument zoo on the Prado 6:00 pm – Fisherman’s Feast Opening Ceremonies – La Madonna Del Soccorso will leave her permanent chapel on Lewis Street for a procession to Christopher Columbus Park – Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0bw9ACdv40] The 93rd Madonna Della Cava Feast was held on August 9-11, 2013 in Boston’s North End. This video shows scenes from Opening Night and the exposition of the image of the Madonna on Friday night. Then, it transitions to Sunday’s Grand Procession through the streets of the North End. Featured bands include the Read More…
At the August 13, 2013 meeting of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP), Tia’s on the Waterfront owner, Lori Lilly, introduced the new prospective owner of the restaurant, Cronin Restaurant Group. Cronin is the owner of Jerry Remy’s at the Seaport as well as other regional eateries and developments. Tia’s is located at 200 Read More…
On January 15, 1919—an unusually warm winter day in Boston—patrolman Frank McManus picked up a call box on Commercial Street, contacted his precinct station and began his daily report. Moments later he heard a sound like machine guns and an awful grating. He turned to see a five-story-high metal tank split open, releasing a massive Read More…
I know … it’s been a while since the last jigsaw picture puzzle. Sorry, summer has been busy and this site is still a part-time, one-man show. I’m looking for some help (interested? email me at info@northendwaterfront.com). The good news is that I have tons of great photos to make into puzzles. Here is one Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for August 2013 was presented to Andy Constantine, owner of City Suites, on behalf of the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The presentation was made by NEWRA President, Jim Salini, and Recognition Committee Chair, Janet Gilardi to Andy Constantine photographed with his property manager, Brittany Collins, outside the office of Read More…
The time of year that every child fears is fast approaching: back to school. It is also a time for parents to think about their child’s health for the year ahead. There are several health-related concerns to consider as your child prepares to start a new school year, says Gale LoPreste, MD, pediatrician at North Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: Posing at Christopher Columbus Park: What’s Going on Wednesday: Wednesday, August 14 2:00pm – Alcohol License Hearing at City Hall (See post) 5:30pm – “Houdini” – Biographies on Film 5:30pm – Joi of Summer at Joi Salon 2 Atlantic Ave (See the flyer) 7:00pm – ROC North End Summer Movie Read More…
Building on his North End feast photo catalog, Jeff Tamagini, shares some terrific images from last weekend’s Madonna Della Cava Grand Procession. See more of Jeff’s Feast photos here.
State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and North End political maven, Jason Aluia, held a fundraiser to support City Councilor At-Large candidate, Philip Frattaroli. Hosting the Monday night event was Paul D’Amore, owner of Massimo’s on Endicott Street. The food was excellent and the political conversation lively. After a few remarks, the candidate was off to a Read More…