Diana Hwang spoke at the Ward 3 Democrats Candidates Forum this week and took questions from committee members. Hwang is an East Boston resident and the daughter of Taiwanese immigrants. She intends to focus on issues affecting women, health care, education, and addiction treatment and support. To date, Hwang has captured endorsements from City Councilor Ayanna Pressley along with several state Read More…
This photo shows more than half a dozen hypodermic needles I discovered dumped under my landing on Lombard Place. In conversation with the city of Boston “Needle Patrolman,” I learned the block of Prince Street from Salem up to and including the Gassy has become a needle patrol hotspot. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your photos Read More…
Dan Rizzo spoke at the Ward 3 Democrats Candidates Forum this week and took questions from committee members. As former Mayor of Revere, Rizzo oversaw a $160 million annual budget. Now in his second bid for Senate, he is focusing voters on public safety, education, opioid epidemic, local aid to cities, and improving public transportation and infrastructure. Rizzo says he is a “people first” Read More…
On April 18, 1775, two lanterns were hung from the steeple of the Old North Church, launching what would become the American Revolutionary War. Signaling the departure of British regulars “by sea,” the two lanterns have come to represent the resolve and ingenuity of the American spirit. Today, Old North welcomes hundreds of thousands of Read More…
In a split vote, no State Senate candidate won the two-third’s required of the Ward 3 Democratic Committee to receive an endorsement. After hearing from five candidates at the March 30, 2016 committee meeting, the Ward 3 Democrats voted as follows: Joe Boncore – 8 votes Dan Rizzo – 5 votes Diana Hwang – 4 votes Read More…
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan made his first visit to Boston this week with stops in the North End. On Tuesday, there was a prayer service at Old North Church with Rev. Stephen T. Ayres, Vicar of Old North and Armenian clergy, Archbishop Khajag Barsamian and Archbishop Oshagan Choloyan. Enjoyed welcoming #Armenia's President Sargsyan to Massachusetts & discussing our historic relationship. pic.twitter.com/VP0tourrxA Read More…
We know how the weekends fly by and how hectic Monday – Friday can be, which is why we make the news easy for you, with this one weekly post! North End Boston Curling (Steriti Rink) The Steriti Rink in Boston’s North End will be home to a 2016 curling season, thanks to a new group called Read More…
The newly constructed Feline Suite at the Animal Rescue League has been named in memory of longtime volunteer and late North End resident, Christine Barton. Shy and fractious cats surrendered to the Animal Rescue League of Boston’s (ARL) shelter sometimes struggle in the traditional kennel environment. The newly renovated Feline Suite at ARL’s Boston shelter gives these Read More…
“Gobsmacked” came to America at just the right time. We needed a word that called to mind being unexpectedly socked in the head with a fistful of some disgusting, muddy substance. It’s what most of us have experienced during the current Republican campaign for president. Thanks, Britain, and Susan Boyle, the middle-aged Scottish singer who Read More…
Bob Somerville captures this sunset glow of the Boston skyline. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a sentence (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
I hope you had a great weekend! Take a look at the scheduled events for this week, conveniently posted below: Monday, March 28 6:00pm Boston Creates Town Hall at Bunker Hill Community College [250 Rutherford Ave, Charlestown] The Mayor’s Office of Arts and Culture will hold the next Boston Creates Town Hall. The Boston Creates Town Hall is the Read More…
John Sullivan of Prince Postale shares this special remembrance of Prince the Cat. (Note: A memorial service will be held for Prince on March 29th, 6:00 p.m. at Old North Church, 193 Salem Street.) On March 22nd, I received a call by one of Prince’s friends on Greenough Lane that he was sick and to come quickly. Read More…