New Year’s is a time of reflection. Let’s take a look at what happened on NorthEndWaterfront.com during 2014. NorthEndWaterfront.com was viewed 2.4 million times in 2014, according to Google Analytics. Wow! Within those views were over 350,000 users (unique visitors) putting in more than 660,000 sessions (visits to the site). All those numbers are noticeably higher Read More…
Year: 2014
7 Choices for a Healthy 2015
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator for North End Waterfront Health The American Cancer Society suggests the following changes in your lifestyle to help you have a healthier 2015: Stop smoking. Eat a healthy diet. Your diet should include eating 2 ½ cups of fruits and vegetables every day. Eat less red meat and processed Read More…
December 2014 North End / Waterfront Real Estate Sales
Here are this month’s sales of residential real estate in the North End / Waterfront area: $0 – $499,000 8 Battery #2: studio, 1 bath with 450 sq.ft. sold for $318,000 32 Fleet #A: 1 bed, 1 bath with 463 sq.ft. sold for $347,000 480 Commercial #4A: 1 bed, 1 bath with 459 sq.ft. sold Read More…
Pomodoro Restaurant “Pops Up” at Volle Nolle Before Move to 204 Hanover Street
Pomodoro is operating as a “pop up” restaurant in the Volle Nolle space at 351 Hanover Street until its new digs at 204 Hanover Street are ready. After losing its lease at 319 Hanover Street, the longstanding Italian restaurant operated by Siobhan Carew recently won city approval for a move to 204 Hanover Street in the space Read More…
Happy New Year!
Wishing all of our readers a safe and Happy New Year: We would like to thank you for reading our coverage on what was a great year full of local news, stories, events and more! Welcome 2015 in style by taking part in one of the many events featured by First Night Boston 2015 and Winter on the Read More…
Vandals Knock Down Granite Bollard at Christopher Columbus Park
In an act of apparent vandalism, one of the bollards at the statue of Christopher Columbus was knocked down over the weekend. The public art stands in the center of Christopher Columbus Park along a popular waterfront path. North End resident, Christian Pleva, shares the scene in this photo to the right. The marble statue itself does Read More…
Notable News: Ice Sculptures, Sneaker Wars, Cheap Dishes, Sidewalk Collapse, Sludge Stop
Throughout each week, I dig through dozens of news outlets looking for the noteworthy stories that pertain to the North End / Waterfront. As time consuming as it can be, with the Notable News post, keeping up with the local news has never been so easy! Aquarium News and Updates This is a time of ice sculptures Read More…
NEMPAC American Music Concert “I have a Dream….” January 16th, 2015
The North End Performing Arts Winter Concert Series presents a special American Music concert, ‘I have a Dream…’, in celebration of Martin Luther King Day on Friday, January 16th, 2015 at 7:30 p.m. This concert will celebrate the multiple dimensions of American identity through a musical look at different aspects of the American dream. It will showcase Read More…
Ring in the New Year With First Night Boston 2015 and Winter on the Waterfront
New Year’s Eve on the Waterfront–an official cultural partner of First Night Boston–unites a dozen indoor Family Fun Sites along an ice sculpture trail from East Boston to the Seaport. Duck inside each site for free food, music, crafts and other activities. Take a selfie with the ice sculpture, post to Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #WOTWBOS, and Read More…
North End Resident, Jen Royle, Competes on ABC’s “The Taste”
Three-year North End resident Jen Royle along with French Chef Ludo Lefebvre’s four-member team will be appearing on ABC’s popular show “The Taste” this Thursday, January 1 at 8 p.m. Now in it’s third season, this is the fourth episode of a seven-episode Prime Time series. Jen began her quest to compete and possibly win Read More…
Downtown View: Not All News Is Bad
Most readers probably think 2014 has been a year of bad news and more bad news. I won’t bore you with the details. You know what they are. But there have been a few bright spots for Bostonians that should help 2015 be more satisfying. Cleaner streets are the best news. This has been a Read More…
Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: Holiday Rush on Hanover Street
Take your best shot putting together this 48-piece jigsaw picture puzzle. The scene is a familiar one this time of year with people rushing from place to place. This photo shows the Hanover Street hustle and bustle on a recent evening in Boston’s North End. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently Read More…