by Mary Wright, RN, health educator at North End Waterfront Health In light of April being Alcohol Awareness Month, here are some facts about alcohol and drinking. Alcohol is a depressant that is made from the fermentation of fruits, vegetables, and grains. These ingredients are brewed and distilled into alcoholic beverages that include beer, wine, Read More…
The following event announcement is from The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) regarding their scholarship event that will be held on Saturday, April 11th: NEMPAC awards over $5,000 each year in children’s need-based music scholarships. Each year, these scholarships provide an opportunity for over twenty children to participate in private lessons, after-school music Read More…
This week started the groundbreaking for the North End Park improvement project [See Big Improvements Coming This Spring to the North End Parks on the Greenway]. From the news release included below, the 8 new porch swings are now officially part of the project and there is a new donor, Normandy Real Estate Partners & Read More…
This is what older adults think of the newly minted adults—20 to early 30s—living on their block: They have loud parties. They drink too much. They put their trash out at any old time and don’t bag it properly. They have too many dogs, and they don’t pick up the you-know-what. They don’t care about Read More…
St. John School held a fundraiser last week for our new science lab at Riccardo’s Ristorante, which was a huge success and a sellout, not to mention a great night … we had an “explosive” good time! The lab will be installed in the coming weeks and will be used to further enhance our Read More…
This magnificent “waterfront visitor” photo comes from Paul Foster. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken and a sentence or two describing the photo. See past neighborhood photo Read More…
News from GEICO and Good Sports announcing $13,000 in donated sports equipment and apparel to local youth through the North End Athletic Association: GEICO and Good Sports presented new baseball, basketball, soccer, and hockey equipment to the North End Athletic Association, a youth program focused on getting children of the North End active in a variety of Read More…
With only a few weeks until Marathon Monday comes to Boston, enjoy the city before thousands travel in for the big event. Take a minute to visit an event or two in the community and a great week! Tuesday, April 7 6:00pm Rep. Aaron Michlewitz Fundraiser at Ward 8 Restaurant State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, recently appointed chair Read More…
The snow is gone leaving just the type of presents that no one wants to find. Edyie Pedi sends in these pictures exclaiming, “I just could not comprehend the amount of dog waste (poop is to gentle) along the entranceway to children’s play area at Gassy. I was with my niece & her twins in Read More…
Bob Somerville shares this reflecting view of the Old North spire in a puddle on the Prado. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by emailing it to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a title, date taken and a Read More…
For as long as anyone can remember. the Nazzaro Center has been hosting North End Against Drugs’ annual Easter Party, and for as long as anyone can remember, the party gets bigger and better every year. By most estimates, this year’s party played host to about 150 children and parents which would make it the biggest yet. Read More…
Many are traveling to see family for holiday weekend while others are counting down the hours until the NCAA Final Four basketball games. Before you look ahead to these events, be sure to recap the week with the top posts over the past few weeks. Top Posts This Week: BRA Seeks to Extend Urban Renewal Powers Read More…