Arts & Culture

The Boston “Ahts” Festival Brings Arts and Crafts to A New Level

The weekend weather could not have been better for the 11th Annual “Ahts: The Boston Arts Festival,” held on the Saturday and Sunday of Labor Day weekend. Christopher Columbus Park was packed with residents and visitors interested in the performing arts, interactive activities, and public arts. Educational art activities were joined by over 45 juried Read More…

Community

The Weekender: North End Parking App, St. Anthony’s Feast

Take a moment to skim through the Weekender for any big stories you may have missed.  We put together the most popular posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com, allowing you to catch up on the top stories from around the neighborhood.  Top Posts This Week: New ParkWise North End App Aims to Ease Neighborhood Parking A new app is hoping to ease Read More…

Arts & Culture Government

USS Constitution Sails in Boston Harbor for the Last Time Until 2018 [Photos]

USS Constitution went underway for a sailing demonstration in Boston Harbor on Friday morning. Old Ironsides fired her traditional 21-gun salute off Fort Independence at Castle Island with the ship’s topsails set as she traversed through the harbor. The demonstration is part of Chief Petty Officer Heritage Week and the last time Constitution will show Read More…

Community Daily Briefs

Notable News: Airbnb Regulations, Throwback Photo, Greenway Developments and Profile of a Feast Chairman

We scan the web for North End / Waterfront related articles and compile a post informing you of all the relevant articles, blog posts, and news. Every week, whether it is online blogs, newspapers or more, we find articles from alternate news sources that cover various issues, stories and reviews in the North End / Waterfront.  That’s a lot of Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighbors Gather Before the Crowds Arrive at 95th St. Anthony’s Feast [Photos]

It was Neighborhood Night on Thursday before the St. Anthony’s Feast officially begins on Endicott Street. A team of society cooks and servers fed over 100 residents that setup tables on the street. Local officials were on hand as were sponsors from Regina Pizza, Filippo’s, Eagle Bank and Stella Artois. The Thursday night gathering gave Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Schools

Pricewaterhouse Coopers Helps Eliot School Prepare Carolyn and Peter Lynch Literacy Room

Volunteers from Pricewaterhouse Coopers came to the Eliot K-8 Innovation School on Tuesday to help organize thousands of books purchased for the Carolyn and Peter Lynch Literacy Room. Earlier in the year, with the support of the Lynch Foundation and the Eliot’s many parents, neighbors, and friends, the Eliot purchased thousands of books for classroom use. Read More…

Sports

NEAA Dodgers Win Inaugural 2014 Season Championship

The NEAA (20+under) Dodgers won the 2014 BASE HITZ Championship by sweeping through the playoffs with a powerful display of pitching, defense and offense. The BASE HITZ league is the brain-child of Robert Lewis Jr and pits some of the best teams in the area against each other. Teams from Lawrence, Lowell, South End, Jamaica Read More…

Community People

Lia Tota Steps Down as Longtime Director of ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Center

After 32 years of service, Lia Tota has announced that she is stepping down as Director of the ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center. However, she is staying on part-time to focus on the West End neighborhood as a community advocate. “I jokingly say that I have caught up in age to Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices Photos & Videos

Summer on the Waterfront Bringing Fireworks Back to Boston Harbor on Saturday, August 30, 2014

Summer on the Waterfront is once again bringing fireworks back to Boston Harbor for an end of summer celebration over Labor Day weekend on Saturday, August 30, 2014, 9:00 p.m. Lead sponsor is Boston Harbor Cruises with support from the Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston Globe and City of Boston. This is the second year that Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

Photo Gallery: NEWRA Summer Party Brings Out Residents to Waterfront

The North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) hosted its annual Summer Party on August 20, 2014 at the Pilot House, Lewis Wharf. NEWRA members (and prospective members) enjoyed the scenic North End waterfront while socializing with fellow residents and local officials at the event. Many thanks to Michele Morgan for sharing these photos. (Click Read More…