Neighborhood View of the Day: The folks in the marching bands play an important role in the North End feasts. Michelle Descamps-Mario captures this moment at the opening night of the St. Anthony’s Feast on Friday. What’s Going on Today: The Saint Anthony’s Feast is in full swing all day on Endicott, N. Margin and Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ko3_cUiHOfI] The Opening Ceremonies at the 94th St. Anthony’s Feast did not disappoint the hundreds of devotees that gathered Friday night on Endicott Street. The gold-adorned statue of San Antonio emerged to the faithful crowds under the haze of confetti and streamers. A blessing by Fr. Antonio of St. Leonard Church was followed by Read More…
As part of the Salem Street reconstruction in the North End, new acorn-style streetlights have been installed by the Department of Public Works. Work continues on various parts of the street and sidewalks with a full street repaving set for after Columbus Day when the “leaf peeking” tourist traffic dies down. City Councilor Sal LaMattina Read More…
Harry sends in some photos from Salutation Street this week after being fed up with improper disposal and placing trash that allows it to be run over by passing vehicles. He says, “It actually took a took a non-resident to clean up. Don’t the residents have any shame? They might be anonymous but they know Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhiaVhdy3jY] If you are attending this year’s St. Anthony’s Feast or just a devoted fan of San Antonio, you will want to watch the the full film documentary of “Patron Saint: The Montefalcione Devotion to Saint Anthony” that was recently made available online. The documentary was produced by North End resident, Christian Guarino of Read More…
[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbUMQuzzJbU] This video captures the Sunday Grand Procession of the Madonna del Soccorso di Sciacca through the streets of Boston’s North End for the 103rd Anniversary Fisherman’s Feast. The eight hour procession was held on August 18, 2013 with many devotions and celebrations along the way. Society members were kept in rhythm by the Read More…
The St. Anthony Society on Endicott Street hosted their annual Neighbors Night BBQ on Thursday night. A large team of society cooks and servers fed over 100 residents that setup tables on the street. It’s an election year, so there was plenty of hand grabbing, political talk and an impromptu visit from outgoing Mayor Thomas Read More…
Saint Anthony’s Society is excited to announce the schedule for our 94th Anniversary which will be celebrated on August 23 – 26 on Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets. Join us for a weekend of Italian American music, delicious foods and sweets, parades including award winning drum and bugle corps & marching bands, religious services, Read More…
Thursday night rush hour drivers on Cross Street in the North End were greeted by signs to support Philip Frattroli’s campaign for Boston City Councilor At-Large. (Photo by Matt Conti)
Boston recently placed #3 in a nationwide Trip Advisor survey, beating out New York City (#4) while lagging San Diego (#1) and Las Vegas (#2). Following up on survey, WCVB used their Facebook page to have fans rank the best slice of pizza in New England. Three of the North End’s pizza shops make the Read More…
COPPOLA; Joe “Cheegelo”, age 91, of Boston’s North End, passed away on August 21, 2013 in the Chelsea Soldier’s Home. He was the beloved husband of Eileen (Moore) Coppola with whom he shared many years of marriage, and brother of the late Johnny “Blah”. In addition to his wife Eileen, he will be deeply missed Read More…
Lena P. Grieco, 89 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Cherished daughter of the late Nicola and Filomena (Vernucci) Faiella. Beloved wife of the late Peter A. Grieco. Loving mother of Camille Colangelo and her late husband Harry of Boston and Phyllis Gilardi and her husband Joseph Read More…