The 105th Fisherman’s Feast in Honor of Madonna Del Soccorso Di Sciacca is scheduled for Thursday, August 13 through Sunday, August 16, 2015 in Boston’s North End at North, Fleet and Lewis Streets. Opening ceremonies start at 7pm on Thursday night where the staute of La Madonna Del Soccorso will leave her permanent chapel on Read More…
Month: August 2015
“Dine Out Boston” – See the North End Options
The Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (GBCVB) has announced the Dine Out Boston will be held August 16-21 and 23-28. Dine Out Boston has replaced what was previously known as Restaurant Week, providing an opportunity to sample area restaurants at reduced prices. Dine Out Boston features a flexible pricing and menu structure for diners. Instead of all restaurants Read More…
Downtown View Throwback: Predicting the Future
Karen is taking a break. In 2009, she asked several Bostonians to predict the future. How did they do? Predicting the future Last June, I bet you didn’t think we’d be here now: Obama as president, Hillary as secretary of state, the economy gone bust, General Motors in bankruptcy, Lehman Brothers no more, Sal DiMasi Read More…
Feast Photos: Madonna Della Cava Procession
Gerri Palladino shares her photos from Sunday’s procession of Madonna della Cava through the streets of the North End. Photos by Gerri Palladino.
North End Athletic Association Takes Kids to See Pawtucket Red Sox
Every year the North End Athletic Association takes kids from the Nazzaro Recreation Center’s Summer Camp Program to a fun day of baseball at McCoy Stadium in Rhode Island to see the Pawtucket Red Sox. This year, they went on July 30th. Several Members of the NEAA also attend with the kids along with Nazzaro Read More…
95th Madonna Della Cava Feast Opening Ceremonies [Photo Gallery]
The Madonna Della Cava Society of Boston’s North End held their 95th annual feast on the weekend of August 7-9, 2015. The image of Maria SS Della Cava, Principal Patron of Pietraperzia, Sicily was rediscovered miraculously in the year 1223 by a mute from Trapani who was directed by Our Lady to proceed to the outskirts Read More…
Events: Fisherman’s Feast, Lewis Wharf Hotel Meeting, “Willy Wonka” at the Gassy, NEWRA Meeting and More!
The upcoming weeks is loaded with events that cover just about everything under the sun! Tuesday, August 11 6:30pm FOCCP Meeting – Friends of Christopher Columbus Park – Mariner’s House Located at 11 North Square, go to FOCCP.org for more information. Wednesday, August 12 6:00pm “Grand Budapest Hotel” Movie at North End Branch Library The adventures of Gustave H, Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Bruins Torey Krug Gets New Tattoo in North End
Boston Bruins defenseman, Torey Krug, stopped in at Boston Barber & Tattoo Co. last week for some ink by tattoo artist, Lauchie Macdonald. Photos by Sarah Grindeland. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your awesome photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
The Weekender: Cutter James, St. Agrippina Feast, Community Award, Crime Reports and More!
Recapping the “critical” articles from around the neighborhood, the following is a list of posts over the last week that got the most traffic! Top Posts of the Week: Photo Gallery: 101st Saint Agrippina Feast Sunday Grand Procession The 8 hour grand procession of the 101st Saint Agrippina Feast is captured in this photo gallery that puts Read More…
NEAA Dodgers Season Cut Short in Semi-Finals Playoffs
Catch up on the NEAA (21 and under) Dodgers and their run in this year’s playoffs: NEAA 21U Dodgers Finish 14-4; 2nd Seed in the Playoffs The NEAA 21U Dodgers wrapped up their regular season with a 15-0 thrashing of Waltham and secured the 2nd seed for the upcoming playoffs. The Dodgers have been rock solid all Read More…
Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: Swinging at the Greenway North End Parks
Get your swing on at the Rose Kennedy Greenway’s North End Parks! The newly installed bench swings are under the pergola. If swings are not your thing, there are new regular benches too. Check out these swingers by putting together this easy 50-piece jigsaw puzzle. How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just Read More…
Crime Reports: Street Fight, Feast Pickpocket, Dog Park Sleeper, Heroin Possession
Boston Police were on hand at the August 6th North End Public Safety meeting to talk about neighborhood crime in the past month. The meeting is hosted by North End Public Safety Committee chair, David Marx. Recent Arrests/Incidents Courtesy of Boston Police Area A-1: 271 Hanover Street on July 18th at 2:36am, police responded to a fight, Read More…