by Marianne Aiello, public affairs officer for North End Waterfront Health The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has said the 2014 flu shot may be less effective than it normally is, due to the circulation of an unanticipated strain of the virus called H3N2. Because this strain has slightly mutated from the one used Read More…
We are all set up and ready for our annual Holiday Toy Drive in memory of our beloved son Mark. As in previous years, this year’s Holiday Toy Drive will benefit the Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain. This amazing home and school and their remarkable and dedicated staff make a joyful difference every single day in the lives of children Read More…
Joseph “Dom” Campochiaro, Dec. 8, 2014, of the North End of Boston. Beloved husband of Marie (Habebe) Campochiaro. Loving father of Domenic and Christopher of Boston, Mass. Brother of Annmarie Amoroso of Saugus, Mass. Also survived by his granddaughter, Brianna and his nieces, Danielle and Lisa. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Funeral Read More…
For twenty-years the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Dodgers Baseball Program has been in full-swing participating in many out-of-town leagues throughout the spring and summer. The traveling teams four were made up of players ranging from 13 to over 21. Division titles and league champions were not uncommon for the Dodgers who played competitive baseball and have been praised Read More…
Owner Seth Nock, 16-18 Battery St. has filed to change the legal occupancy of the existing premises from nine residential units to ten residential units and construct a one story addition and a private roof deck. Attorney Daniel Toscano represented the owner at the December 8th meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council Read More…
Paul Revere pottery was created in the early 20th century by a Boston social group called the Saturday Evening Girls. The group met weekly at the North Bennet Street School, where their activities grew from job training for newly arrived immigrants to a thriving business. The pottery has since become one of the most important Read More…
January 6 through February 28, 2015 Reception: Thursday, January 15 at 5:30 p.m @ The West End Museum Pre-registration is required for the reception. Registration is free. Register for this event >> With images by photographer Lolita Parker, Jr., The New West Enders & Other Green Monsters documents the rapid-fire changes in Boston’s West End Read More…
Hillary Clinton distanced herself from President Obama’s cautionary guide to international relations. But I thought his motto was good advice for most matters. Not that I’ve always avoided doing stupid stuff, and you can probably think of a few times you’ve not followed that advice either. When individuals do stupid stuff, it’s usually a problem Read More…
The latest from photographer Eric Ambrette: This photo is another addition to my growing portfolio of photographs of the Boston skyline as seen from Piers Park in East Boston. If you have ever watched a nationally televised sporting event held here in the city (or Foxboro), chances are good that you have seen at least Read More…
Over this past weekend, the hanging sign in front of the Paul Revere House, located at 19 North Square, went missing. We are hoping for more information or a location on the whereabouts of the sign. If anyone finds it abandoned somewhere, in their trash, or if you know of any information, please let us know. If found anywhere or you Read More…
The North Street Grille annual holiday party is always fun bringing friends and families together at the neighborhood spot. This year, owner Robin Sidell, organized the event to support “Community Servings.” The non-profit brings basic necessities and holiday gifts to those suffering from life-threatening illnesses. As you can see from the photos, the community wholeheartedly responded to Read More…
The Friends of the North End Branch Library held their annual Holiday Open House this weekend to celebrate another successful year. The highlight was entertainment by Al Natale’s Jazz Band and hot food donated by Frank DePasquale’s Trattoria Il Panino. Dozens of members and neighbors came out for the social event that also included an Read More…