Listed below for your review are the Top 5 Posts of the Week:
Mark Cuban’s (?) Mega-Yacht “Fountainhead” Drops Anchor in Boston
Some believed that tbe mega-yatch parked in Boston Harbor belonged to Mark Cuban, but it turns out that the yacht actually don’t belong to the high profile billionaire. View the post for more on the 288-foot mega-yacht.
Gianna Passacantilli Mullane Inducted as Boston Police Officer
This past Wednesday, Gianna Passacantilli Mullane, was sworn in as Boston Police officer at a ceremony at Agganis Center on the campus of Boston University. The daughter of former North Enders Angela Buccieri and Robert Passacantilli, Gianna is the mother of 17 month old triplets, read the post for more on her story.
Life on the Corner: The Old East Boston Ferry
Boston City Councilors, Sal LaMattina and Bill Linehan, recently proposed the idea of reviving ferry service between the various Boston waterfront neighborhoods. Hoping to connect the North End, Seaport, East Boston, South Boston and Charlestown, it turns out that this ferry service is not a new concept, read the article.
Police Blotter: Phone Over Pizza & Sidewalk Slam
Would you believe this police report? Courtesy of Area A-1 Boston Police who reported a man ripping a cell phone out of a victims hand, while a verbal altercation ensued on North Street where it escalated to slamming the mans head on the sidewalk, view the post for more on the incidents.
Madonna Delle Grazie Procession in Boston’s North End [Photo Gallery]
Sunday, July 10th, honored Madonna Delle Grazie of Avellino, Italy at the annual procession in Boston’s North End. Founded in Boston in 1903, the society from San Sossio Baronia Avellino featured the North End Marching Band and the Northeast Italian Band, view the post for photo coverage by Matt Conti.
Editor’s Extra:
‘Pokémon Go’ Comes to the Neighborhood
I am sure you have all seen people traipsing through the neighborhood with their phone out to catch Pokémon! View the post for details on the latest phenomenon.
