It is the end of an era in Boston’s North End with this week’s closing of Ida’s Italian Cuisine on Mechanic Street. Its iconic neon sign no glows on Hanover Street and a sign on the door announces the closing by owners Paul and Donna Bruno. Paul’s mother, Luisa, did most of the cooking along Read More…
The following news release comes from Tresca and Team Trevor regarding a benefit for Cystic Fibrosis research: Fundraising & Friend-Raising At Tresca To Help Fight Cystic Fibrosis “Boston’s Finest’s” Jennifer Penton – Special Guest Tresca, one of the North End’s most exceptional dining destinations, is generously joining with Team Trevor to host a special fundraising Read More…
An exciting week will always bring exciting news. Modern Pastry confirms their expansion, the Columbus Day Parade turned out huge crowds and we have some great photo’s from our very own, Matt Conti. The Police Blotter always seems to bring some interesting, yet disturbing stories. Don’t miss a beat – check out what you might Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTZR3CwEx8o] Between taking photos, I caught some video snippets from the 2013 Columbus Day Parade in the North End. Be sure to catch the wedding ceremony for Kelly and Dom D’Ambrosio at the 4:30 mark in the video.
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95wZMPk8_TE] Meeting Summary (video times noted) (00:00) Committee Reports a. (00:00) Resident Parking/Traffic Committee – Ryan Kenny Visitor parking signs on most North End streets have been changed to allow for resident stickers (except Hanover, Salem, Prince and Commercial Streets) b. (01:10) Public Safety Committee – David Marx gave a report from last North Read More…
The future of a North End visitor center and public restrooms in the Michelangelo annex on Hull Street is the subject of a letter forwarded by a local group to the officers of Old North Church and Paul Revere House. The Friends of Copp’s Hill Burying Ground have requested that the two Freedom Trail sites Read More…
We are only a few short weeks away from the NEMPAC OktoberFesta fundraiser! Come celebrate all that NEMPAC does for our North End Community and enjoy a night with friends. Over the last year, NEMPAC has been in a tremendous period of growth. In addition to our outreach education programs at schools- such as the Read More…
The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Baily circus came to town with the annual pachyderm pilgrimage on their way to TD Garden. As a special treat on Thursday, the elephants were given a traditional North End lunch on Hanover Street. See the photos in this gallery. [View the story “Circus Elephants Eat in the North Read More…
There was no better place to be on Columbus Day than the namesake park where a big crowd of kids and families joined in a celebration hosted by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. In what has become an annual tradition, the free event kicked off with a kids parade and promenade through the park. Read More…
Reported incidents on this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are listed below for the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Assault & Battery 10/14/13 9:43am Female victim reports she was assaulted (pushed and shoved) by the female suspect over a parking spot on Commercial Street. Victim was able to take a Read More…
On Thursday, October 17th, several members of OneBeacon Insurance Group, (Meredith Atwood, Bernice Ford, Gordon Lammert, Mary Matarazzo and Meredith Walton) in Boston’s Financial District, participated in the Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation (IICF) Week of Giving. The group volunteered their time at St. John School in the North End by reading to our K5 and 1st Read More…
North End Senior’s had a fun time at Tuesday’s Halloween party at the Nazzaro Center. Joining in the fun were State Senator Anthony Petruccelli and City Councilor Sal LaMattina. Select any image to see a full screen slideshow. Photos by Carl Ameno.