The North End Chamber of Commerce focused on public safety issues at its monthly meeting, held on August 7, 2013. Addressing the NECC were Suffolk County District Attorney, Dan Conley, Detective Chuck Wilson, District A-1 Captain Lee & Sergeant Lema. Board member Damein DiPaola updated the group on plans for Hanover Street pole banners of Read More…
At least two black youths, one with bolt cutters, were questioned on Tuesday night on Hanover Street (near Parmenter) in Boston’s North End. A gun (8/8/13 update: plastic gun) was also found behind the rear tire of a nearby van. A neighborhood man allegedly heard the gun hit the ground when he was walking near Read More…
For the second year in a row, Joi Salon at 2 Atlantic Ave. (Lewis Wharf) will be holding a service event, Joi of Summer, to benefit the Nazzaro Community Center. Each service will include a $20 donation on August 14, 2013 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Last year, the event raised nearly $3,000 for Read More…
City Councilor At-Large candidate, Philip Frattaroli, held a campaign fundraiser on Tuesday evening at Lucia Ristorante on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. While the candidate has been canvassing all the neighborhoods in Boston, this is home turf for Philip Frattaroli. Lucia is owned and operated by Donato Frattaroli, Philip’s uncle, and was the first Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: This moment was one of my favorite photos from last weekend’s St. Agrippina’s Feast. (See more photos & video from the feast.) North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Wednesday, August 7 5:30pm – “The Best Things in Life Are Free” – Biographies on Film – NE Library 6:00pm Read More…
The annual North End National Night Out was held Tuesday night on the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) bringing dozens of neighbors and community groups together for the public safety, anti-crime awareness gathering. North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and Boston Police District A-1 invited residents for food, music and activities. Church bells were rung at 8pm Read More…
Highlighting the 99th St. Agrippina’s Feast weekend was the Grand Procession held on Sunday, August 4, 2013 through the streets of Boston’s North End. As you can see in the video, there is plenty of singing and dancing to the music of the North End Marching Band and the Northeast Italian-American Band. The weather was Read More…
This news release and photos are courtesy of the Michelle Wu campaign regarding the City Councilor At-Large candidate’s visit this week to the North Bennet Street School construction site in the North End. Former North End resident Michelle Wu, Candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, visited thirteen neighborhoods in Boston yesterday, Monday, August 5th, as Read More…
The Waterfront Performing Arts Series returns to Christopher Columbus Park on Tuesday nights from August 6 -27, 2013. All concerts are free and start at 6:00 pm. Bring your own lawn chair.
NEAD, NEMPAC & My Summer in the City present “Magic Night on the Prado” with Peter O’Malley. The free event happens on Friday, August 9, 2013 from 6:15 – 8:15 pm. All are welcome to come and learn about magic. A free kids craft will begin at 5:30 pm.
Neighborhood View of the Day: This is Pond Street Place off Endicott Street, decked out for the Italian Feasts. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Tuesday, August 6 3:30pm – North End Chamber of Commerce Monthly Meeting at St. Leonard’s Hall (enter on Prince St.) – See agenda 4:00pm – Ferndale Tales with Read More…
Sometimes I recommend books not to read. This summer I’ll recommend some books I think you’d enjoy as you loll on a beach somewhere or hang in a hammock in the mountains. These are not necessarily new books, but they are good books. As Always, Julia Edited by Joan Reardon I had already read a Read More…