Dozens of neighbors gathered in the Gassy (DeFilippo Playground) Wednesday night for the first movie night of the summer. Along with free pizza and refreshments, people sat on their blankets or beach chairs to watch Captain America on a perfect, not too humid evening. The event was sponsored by ROC Teen Saturday, Pizzeria Regina’s and organized by Read More…
Queen Elizabeth was the talk of the town during her 1976 Bicentennial visit to the North End. Her majesty is captured here in the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) by Toni Gilardi who says, “I called to her, she was so sweet as she posed for me. I was so proud that she took the time Read More…
The North End news this week covered a wide range of topics that is sure to spark some interest in everyone. The following is a compilation of articles from alternate news sources that pertain to various issues, stories and reviews in the North End / Waterfront. Making the “Notable News” post your one stop shop of North End News from Read More…
This year is the 100th Anniversary of the Saint Agrippina’s Feast, scheduled for July 31st through August 3rd in Boston’s North End. In advance of the celebration, the society has displayed honorary pole banners on Hanover Street. Sponsors include neighborhood businesses as well as family memorials. Organizers have also announced headlining entertainment performances by The Read More…
An account of the old West End from one of its last survivors, name withheld by request. (1950’s) I had one of these scooters, made from fruit boxes, that my father would pin with the caps of soda bottles, my uncle would make them for me too, with the caps, paint it black. The only Read More…
by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health Drowning is the fifth leading cause of unintentional cause of death in the US. It is the number one cause of death in children between the ages of 1 and 4 years of age. To stay safe while swimming, remember these rules. They apply Read More…
The North End Historical Society is having its final surge fundraiser to complete its 50 minute documentary on the history of the Italian North End. Our goal is to raise $25,000. If every North Ender gives just $10 we can easily make it. Please help out by visiting the Indiegogo fundraising site. It also has Read More…
We are thrilled to share this exciting news from the North End’s own Post-Gazette that is now being displayed as part of our national history at the Newseum in Washington, D.C. Congress Shall Make No Law Abridging the Freedom of the Press It was a proud, and profoundly moving moment for Post-Gazette publisher Pam Donnaruma, Read More…
The Greenway Farmers Market is now open for the Summer Season from 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. The new market is located on the sidewalk plaza facing the Greenway along Blackstone Street, outside the Haymarket T Station. The new market is operated by the non-profit, Boston Public Market Association, that is Read More…
Nicholas A. Benning ’15 and Michael Laposata ‘16 of the North End achieved Honors for the Fourth Quarter at Boston College High School. For Honors a student must have at least a 3.20 quality point average and all grades ‘”C-” or higher. Boston College High School is a Jesuit, Catholic, college-preparatory school for young men Read More…
Jean Eisenstadt shares this image, noting the very appropriate placement of a “smoke tree” on the Rose F. Kennedy Greenway in front of the downtown Boston Fire Department station. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront or have an old Read More…
What’s so bad about a bank? They seem pretty benign. Then why do ten Boston neighborhood shopping districts, including those in the North End and Charlestown, make them or any professional office a conditional or forbidden use on the first or basement floors? Why did the Boston City Council recently vote to make banks and Read More…