Daily Briefs Event Notices

Notable News: Nolle Prosequi, Lantern Lighting, 2-Way Parking Complaints, Historic Preservation, Rents Down?

Served up like a Moscow Mule in a copper mug are these notable news items that we found from alternative sources covering various North End issues. Full Court Press: ‘Nolle’ process feels inadequate to innocent Ross Currier, the 26-year-old North End resident who was wrongly accused of a North End sexual assault was given “nolle prosequi” Read More…

Community Schools Sports

Photo: Celtics Put on Show for Eliot Students at Nazzaro Center

Celtics mascot Lucky @celticslucky18 throws one down for Eliot School students at the Nazzaro Center gym on Wednesday morning. The visit with former Celtic Dana Barros was part of the Teaming Up Against Hunger program presented by Sal’s Pizza. Photo courtesy of Boston Celtics.

Event Notices Government

Meet the Candidates Nights for State-Wide Office Announced by Boston Ward 3 Democrats

Wednesday, May 7, 2014 @ 6:30PM Wednesday, May 21, 2014 @ 6:15PM Nazzaro Community Center Meet the Democratic candidates for State-Wide Office at the Nazzaro Community Center, (30 North Bennett Street) in the North End on Wednesday, May 7, at 6:30PM and Wednesday May 21, 2014 at 6:15PM. Schedule for May 7th Juliette Kayyem, Governor Read More…

Business

Wicked Good Cupcakes Celebrates a Year After Shark Tank

Wicked Good Cupcakes, founded by North End resident, Tracey Noonan, celebrated their 1 year anniversary from Shark Tank this past weekend at Faneuil Hall Marketplace. The company has grown by 600% in the last 12 months after accepting a royalty deal from fellow Boston resident, ‘Mr. Wonderful’ aka Kevin O’Leary of O’Leary Ventures. Wicked Good Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Event Notices People Schools

St. John School Teacher Profiles: Meet Ms. Lillian Grant, Grade 3

Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? This is my second year teaching at the St. John School, and my third year as a teacher. I moved to Boston to attend graduate school at Simmons College after graduating from Trinity College Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Blooming Trees at the Peace Garden

We have received several photos of the blooming magnolia trees at St. Leonard’s Peace Garden. This perspective is shared by Richmond Street resident, Emily Barbagallo, who took the photo while waiting for a table at Panza on Hanover Street. She says, “The trees in bloom there are absolutely gorgeous!” “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature Read More…

Event Notices Schools

St. John School “Dare to Dream” Auction & Gala on May 2, 2014 – Tickets Still Available

St. John School in Boston’s North End Presents The 2014 Dare to Dream Auction & Gala to Benefit the St. John School Education Fund There are tickets still available for this major fundraising event! Friday, May 2, 2014 – 6:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. Fairmont Battery Wharf Hotel – Three Battery Wharf – Boston 6:30 Read More…

Business Food & Drink Photos & Videos

First “Shop & Nibble” Rings in Spring With Tasty Treats at Neighborhood Shops

Sunday afternoon featured the first annual “Shop & Nibble” neighborhood event where shoppers were invited to stroll through the North End to 16 retail shops that partnered with nearby restaurants to offer free tasty bites. Sponsored by the same shop owners that put on the famous Buon Natale Holiday Stroll, the Spring tasting and shopping Read More…