Neighborhood Photo: Dummy Passenger on Atlantic Avenue

Neighborhood Photo: Semper Paratus, and the End of Summer

Eric Ambrette captures this colorful late September sunset over the North End’s U.S. Coast Guard base. More than one night when I was out for a run I found myself wishing I had my camera and tripod instead of my running shoes.  On this particular night, I had decided when I left the office that I Read More…

Neighborhood Photo: Equipment for the N. Washington St. Bridge Project Arrives Via Tugboat

A lunch bucket tug is used to haul large steel girders for the replacement of the old North Washington St. Bridge. In the background is the Bunker Hill Monument. Photo and caption by Elizabeth Norton. Traffic will soon be shifted to the temporary bridge as work begins to dismantle the old bridge. Three public meetings Read More…

Neighborhood Photo: Lewis Wharf Sunrise

This photo captures the sunrise from Lewis Wharf in the North End at 5:38 a.m. The water is like glass at that hour, before the ferries and recreational boats begin cruising the Harbor, creating an incredibly clear reflection. According to photographer Bob Somerville, “The beautiful calm allowed me to capture this peaceful, golden reflection.” “Neighborhood Read More…