Celebrating the 99th Anniversary in honor of Saint Agrippina di Mineo August 2 – 4th, 2013 Each year for the past 98 years this group of devoted people come together to renew their faith in Saint Agrippina in Boston’s North End, as was the custom in the land of origin, Mineo, Sicily. Each year everyone Read More…
It’s the height of the summer and that means the bikers are back in the North End, especially on Hanover Street where they park and hang out. Resident and Carmelina’s restaurant owner, Damien DiPaola, sends in these photos citing the motorcycles took at least four residential parking spots on Saturday night, revved up noise and Read More…
Aviva, the 80th longest motor yacht in the world, docked in the North End waterfront this weekend at Boston Yacht Haven. The super-yacht is owned by Joe Lewis, a Bahamas-based British businessman and the main investor in Tavistock Group. Lewis is listed as the 308th richest person in the world (#9 in Britain) according to Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: It was a perfect Saturday night to stroll at the Saint Joseph’s Feast, listen to the music and enjoy some food and games. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: 1:00 pm – Grand Procession for the Saint Joseph’s Feast through the streets of the North End. Starts at Read More…
We received dozens of emails, calls and tweets about the new Pinkberry sign that went up this week at 283 – 285 Hanover Street. Some folks think it is not in keeping with the character of the North End. Others say it is the standard Pinkberry and leave it alone. The City approved and both Read More…
A mid-day fight at Long Wharf resulted in the stabbing of a 22 year-old homeless victim who was transported to Mass General Hospital for treatment. The incident occurred shortly before noon on Tuesday, July 23, 2013. According to a Boston Police report, officers responded to a stabbing call at 66 Long Wharf and found a Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: The Summer of Rainbows continues with the gorgeous purple sky as seen from Battery Street in Boston’s North End on Friday night during the Saint Joseph’s Feast. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Saint Joseph’s Feast continues at Hanover and Battery Streets with a full line-up of music Read More…
The rain delayed, but did not stop, the opening ceremonies at the Saint Joseph’s Feast on Friday night. Fr. Jack was on hand to bless the statue of San Guiseppe followed by a short procession. Feast vendors were all set up for the weekend. Photos from opening night are shown in this gallery. See the Read More…
Reported incidents from this week’s Boston Police Journal Log for the North End / Waterfront area are shown below, courtesy of BPD District A-1. Auto Theft / Motorcycle 07/22/ – 07/23/13 10:00pm – 9:00am Cooper St. resident reports an unknown person stole his 2009 Yamaha R6 (white) motorcycle.
The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) recently recognized North End Waterfront Health as a Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). The health center received this accolade for using evidence-based, patient-centered processes that focus on highly coordinated care and long term participative relationships. The NCQA is a private, non-profit organization whose goal is to improve the healthcare Read More…
The NEAA 16-18 year old Dodgers wrapped up an impressive regular season by going 10-0 to finish in first place. The Dodgers were led by Vin Lopriore, Nick Iudiciani and Ryan Colbert all three of whom pitched and hit the Dodgers to victory. The Dodgers await their first round opponent in the playoffs. In addition, Read More…
Neighborhood View of the Day: It’s all coming together for Opening Night of the St. Joseph’s Feast on Friday at Hanover and Battery Streets. Here’s a view of the chapel under construction. North End / Waterfront Events on the Calendar: Saint Joseph’s Feast Opens at 5:00 pm on Hanover Street (and Battery St.) – See Read More…