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 – See the Fisherman’s Feast Schedule of Events
- 7:00 pm – The Big Band Bash & Feastie Boys Concert starring Jeremy Sarzana at the NEMPAC Free Concert on the Prado – Paul Revere Mall
- 7:30 pm – The Italian American Award will be presented to Mayor Thomas M. Menino at the Fisherman’s Feast. (See the post.)
View the details on upcoming events and meetings in the Events Calendar.
New on the Blog:
- Video: 93rd Madonna Della Cava Feast Procession
- Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Meet Prospective Owner of Tia’s on the Waterfront [Video]
- Scientific American: The Physics of the Great Molasses Flood
- Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: St. Agrippina’s Feast Tug of War
- City Suites Presented With Good Neighbor Recognition Award
- Back to School Tips from NEW Health’s Pediatrician
People are Talking in the Comments:
- Abby Ang { Hello, This is such a great post. Thank you very much for sharing this. Yes, I absolutely agree. It is important that children get enough… } – Aug 14, 9:45 PM
- marge sarzana { Sandro, Once school starts, it would be great to have you talk to the St John School Jr high students about your proposed plan, especially… } – Aug 14, 9:26 PM
- sandro carella { Hi Lilfan, The Sacred Heart Church indeed continues to conduct funerals, weddings, masses etc. and will do so in the future, I’m sure. We do… } – Aug 14, 6:44 PM
- John Levensen { Did Volle Nolle need a license when they were a sandwich shop? Did Il Panino Express? Did Varano’s Deli? Did they need licenses? Pizza shops… } – Aug 14, 5:28 PM
- salem st. kid { Ahh the old I heard it from a guy argument… } – Aug 14, 4:55 PM
- BL { JC, did you really expect a cruiser-driving patrolman to get out and give a parking ticket for permit violations? The only way an actual police… } – Aug 14, 4:35 PM
- Michaeld { Concerned, you can make the same argument about issues being coverd up at Fenway park,or TD Garden before ,during and after Red Sox,Bruin and Celtic… } – Aug 14, 4:15 PM
Join the discussion. Your comments are highly encouraged!
Boston Weather:
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Thursday August 15Sunny skies. High 78F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
- 10-Day Forecast
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