The annual North End National Night Out was held this Tuesday on the Prado bringing many neighbors together for the public safety, anti-crime celebration. North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and Boston Police District A-1 invited residents for food, music and activities. The event was also part of NEAD’s North End Family Pride Week that runs Read More…
There is no need to surf the web for North End / Waterfront articles, we do a weekly post informing you of all the relevant articles, blog posts, and news. Whether it is blogs, newspapers or more, we find articles from alternate news sources that cover various issues, stories and reviews in the North End / Waterfront. New Charlestown-North Read More…
Boston magazine’s annual “Best of Boston” issue hit stands this week and several North End businesses made the cut. The categories include food, drinks and shopping through the city and Cape. The August issue names 286 winners and the magazine awarded four North End businesses with “Best of Boston” awards. All of the “Best of Read More…
The 94th Annual celebration in honor of Madonna Della Cava will be held on August 8, 9, & 10, 2014 on Hanover and Battery Streets in Boston’s North End. The celebration starts on Friday night at 7pm with the exposition of the image of the Madonna and a short procession. Entertainment highlights and the full Read More…
Starting August 7th and running through August 12th, comes Downtown / North End week as part of Summer on the Waterfront! There is special Wharf Festival at Central Wharf, a Hoedown at Faneuil Hall Marketplace, Extreme Croquet on the Greenway, Free Carousel Rides from the Highland Street Foundation, Summer in the City at Rowes Wharf, Read More…
“Bravo to the Italian-American Band from Lawrence. Thank you for a job well-done,” says Michelle Descamps-Mario in this series of photos from the St. Agrippina Feast procession.
Karen is taking her first break since beginning to write in this space. She is offering some of her most remarked-upon columns for you to enjoy again. A Month in the Country (first published in August 2013) For the first time since I was 18 years old, I have spent a month in the country. Read More…
It was a grand procession fitting for the historic 100th Anniversary of the Saint Agrippina di Mineo Feast! Held all day on Sunday, August 4th in Boston’s North End, the procession and feast ended with the traditional “Tug of War” (the back half won again) and the “Dance of 20 Men” to cheers from the Read More…
Can you tell us a little about your background and how long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I grew up in South Boston and attended Colby-Sawyer College in New London, NH where I studied Child Development with Early Childhood Education Certification. Last year was my first year at SJS as the Read More…
The events post brings you an organized list of community happenings for the week ahead. Check out some local meetings, events, and community happenings. Summer in the North End is flying by, be sure to take advantage of some great neighborhood events. Monday, August 4 6:00pm Free Zumba Gold exercise classes at Christopher Columbus Park Sponsored Read More…
The entertainment at the centennial St. Agrippina’s Feast went from the 1960’s on Friday with The Temptations to pop diva, Taylor Dayne, on Saturday night. Performing on a packed Hanover Street in Boston’s North End, Dayne belted out her 1980’s hits including “Tell It to My Heart” and “Love Will Lead You Back” as well Read More…
On Saturday night at the 100th St. Agrippina’s Feast, society member Paul DiCicco popped the question to Amy Garland in front of the chapel of Saint Agrippina. Posing with the happily engaged couple are family, friends and Fr. Santos from Mineo, Sicily. Congratulations! Photos by Matt Conti. See more photos from the 100th Anniversary Saint Read More…