The Sunday Grand Procession brought the statue of Saint Anthony to every corner of the North End, accompanied by eight bands throughout the marathon day as devotees paid tribute to Saint Anthony Di Padua Da Montefalcione. The event was held on Sunday, August 25, 2013. There are over 100 photos in this second photo gallery Read More…
It seems that every educator, official, non-profit head and parent are urging kids to go to college, whether they are interested in scholarly pursuits or not. But there are young people who are making it in the world without a college education. Here are two of them. Roz and “the love of her life,” as Read More…
Update, August 27, 2013 – Chico didn’t make it. He got up onto a highway and when cornered by would-be rescuers, fear got the best of him and he jumped up over a wall which turned out to be a sixty foot drop. The State Police returned his remains so he could be cremated. Our Read More…
Sections of North Street frequently accumulate curbside trash beyond what regular street cleaning seems to handle. Pitching in to help is North End resident and business owner, Michael Dello Russo, shown here cleaning up the sidewalk and curb area in front of this offices on North Street. Photos by Damien DiPaola.
Neighborhood View of the Day: Opening celebration at the 94th St. Anthony’s Feast Grand Procession on Sunday afternoon: What’s Going on Today: At 1:00 pm, NEMPAC R.O.C.K.S. holds a free music workshop on the Prado At 5:00 pm, join the St. Lucy’s Society for the annual feast in honor of Santa Lucia on Endicott Street. Read More…
The Sunday Grand Procession at the 94th St. Anthony’s Feast started with the emergence of the saint’s statue for its 10-hour journey through the streets of Boston’s North End. There were eight bands on hand to celebrate this time honored tradition for the “Feast of all Feasts.” Bringing many to tears, the religious walk through the Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: This was my shot of the night from last year’s finale at the St. Anthony’s Feast. Looking forward to trying this again with some new lenses this year. What’s Going on Today: The Saint Anthony’s Feast Grand Procession starts at 12:00 noon on Endicott Street. More posts. View the details on Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-AA1vb6DQk] Fireworks lit up Boston Harbor on Saturday night for a private event at Fan Pier. Not sure exactly what … maybe the Red Bull Cliff Diving or a wedding? If you know, leave a comment. Anyway, for the rest of us on all sides of the harbor, it was a nice surprise. The Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XUSEGp0aWcs] The Flight of the Angel was the highlight of the 103rd Fisherman’s Feast in honor of Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca, held on August 18, 2013 in Boston’s North End. As the society members bring the Madonna statue home to North Street, two side angels on balconies recite an Italian devotion followed by Read More…
Have you been to Whisk at 351 Hanover Street since it popped up at the former Volle Nolle location? The hip new spot comes from Whisk’s Jeremy Kean and Philip Kruta who have partnered with the North End’s Torri Crowell of Volle Nolle fame. The tasting menus come in odd number varieties … three ($45), Read More…
NORTH END/WATERFRONT RESIDENTS’ ASSOCIATION Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee Meeting Agenda Tuesday, August 27, 2013, 7:00 PM Mariners House, 11 North Square, 2nd Floor Zoning Appeals and License Applications 7:00 PM – 7:15 PM 6 Foster Street, owner proposes to change the legal occupancy from 3 apartments to 4 apartments by adding a new fourth Read More…
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Robbery/ Knife 08/24/13 12:22am Male and female victim report while walking around 300 Commercial Street they were approached by 5 males, one of the suspects pulled out a knife and stole the victims white polo hat and $5.00 Read More…