The Haymarket Project documentary has been released in a feature video titled Haymarket, the Soul of the City. For the last two years, the project has been releasing seasonal videos about the historic outdoor food marketplace. An accompanying exhibition is also being shown at Suffolk University’s Adams Gallery through August 30, 2015. The feature presents the four seasons at Boston’s Haymarket with photographs by Read More…
The following flyer is being posted and distributed around the North End/Waterfront regarding an upcoming meeting on July 29th, 6pm at the Pilot House.
Anna (Di Gerolamo) Kapustin, aged 91, passed away Monday, July 20, 2015. She was born and lived in (and loved) the North End for most of her life. She was the wife of Nicholas Kapustin (deceased) and the mother of Kenneth and Wayne, both deceased, and leaves daughters Deborah (Byrne) and Sandra (Hughes) and 12 Read More…
Longtime North End Waterfront residents and attorneys, Gary A. Pappas and Meredith K. Stewart, have joined the Boston office of Jackson Lewis P.C., and will continue to specialize in business-related immigration law. They were previously the two principals in the boutique Boston immigration firm of Pappas, Lenzo & Stewart LLP. Gary A. Pappas will be joining Read More…
The North End of Boston recently got a Geofilter of its own on Snapchat, the popular iPhone and Android app that allows users to capture videos and pictures that self destruct a few seconds after being viewed. The Geofilters are custom tailored to the geographical location and the “identity” of the location where the photo (snapchat) is taken, Read More…
After playing a key role for 24 years in Boston Harbor’s cleanup and the transformation of the waterfront into an accessible public destination, Vivien Li is leaving her longtime position as head of The Boston Harbor Association. At 61, Li is off to new challenges as CEO and President of Riverlife, a public-private partnership looking to revamp Pittsburgh’s Read More…
Covering any article having to do with the North End / Waterfront, from the latest news on Sal DiMasi, to real estate articles and everything in between! Inside the Old North Church in Boston | Lanterns, Bells, and Bodies Many people recognize the steeple of Old North Church stemming out of the North End skyline, but Read More…
With all the media hype about building an Olympic stadium at Widett Circle I thought our readers would like to see where the wholesale fish, meat and produce dealers were located before the city moved them out in the 1970’s. Would you be surprised to know they were right here in the North End? The Read More…
A boat docked at an East Boston marina caught fire on Tuesday morning causing flames and smoke to rise over the harbor. The smoke plume is captured here by Dr. Joe Mendola from the North End side.
Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation, the operator since 2011 of the city-owned Faneuil Hall Marketplace, has been in recent tussles with its merchants, pushcarts, street performers and history-loving Bostonians. After public outcry and several meetings, some matters may be worked out. The latest round occurred last week when the BRA board, showing little knowledge and only Read More…
This week has tons of fun outdoor events for the whole family, whether it is a movie you would enjoy or live music, this is the week for you! Tuesday, July 21 9:00am Children’s Art Workshop at Christopher Columbus Park The annual ParkARTS program gives kids the opportunity to express their creativity while working on fun projects with Read More…
The Society of San Rocco held their annual procession on Sunday, July 19, 2015 through the streets of Boston’s North End. Traditional music was played by the Roma Band and Northeast Italian Band. The Story of Saint Rocco – Saint Rocco was born into an aristocratic French family. He turned away from his worldly inheritance and status, Read More…