The proposed hotel project at Lewis Wharf has been thrown into question after the Massachusetts Dept. of Environmental Protection confirmed that a new development cannot extend over pilings or piers that are below water at high tide. Since much of the piling field at Lewis Wharf is not visible at high tide, the DEP ruling could dramatically reduce the size of Read More…
After 3 years on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End, Pinkberry has closed its doors. The frozen yogurt shop never seemed to gain traction on a street where gelato, cannoli and cappuccino reign supreme. As a franchise chain capitalizing on the popularity of “fro-yo,” Pinkberry’s debut and its signage were met with mixed reactions at the location Read More…
Three Things to Know for Thursday, September 22nd! 1. Be sure not to miss the following articles: Man found guilty of murder in shooting death of Army vet in Boston’s Theater District. It was in April of 2012 when Stephen Perez was shot in the back following an altercation in Boston’s Theater District. Salem resident Peter Castillo was found Read More…
The heart of Saint Padre Pio was presented in Boston’s North End on Wednesday night, under heavy security, as thousands waited in line for a glimpse of the major relic at St. Leonard Church. This is the first time a relic of St. Pio of Pietrelcina has left Italy where the body of St. Pio is permanently Read More…
The North End has always had an uncomfortable yet symbiotic relationship with the police officers assigned to the district. With a badge and gun, police officers had tremendous authority and the power to selectively enforce all the incomprehensible rules and regulations that were on the books. They could literally make or break a small businessman. Read More…
The 2016 21U NEAA Dodgers season has come to a close and I took my much needed vacation at Cape Cod and had lots of time to sit back and reflect on the end of another baseball season. As much as I tried to think about the huge victories, the clutch hits, the great plays and the Read More…
The Friends of the North End officially opened its annual Fall Bocce Tournament on Sunday as Commissioner Sam Viscione threw out the first polino signaling the start of the competition. Last year’s championship team made up of Richie DeSantis, Bobby Carbone, Mario Antidormi and Angelo Di Girolamo continued their winning ways by defeating their opponent Read More…
New pocket parks and public open spaces … expanded Harborwalk … renovated Aquarium plaza … ferry terminal … upgraded public access … the game of trade-offs is afoot in a package of “offsets” to the major developments proposed in the latest draft of the Downtown Waterfront Planning Initiative. The end is in sight for the multi-year planning process that will Read More…
Update: View photos of this event here. The Capuchin Friars who run the Shrine of St. Padre Pio are coming to Boston with the heart of Padre Pio. According to a schedule released by the Archdiocese of Boston, the public may view the relic on September 21, 7 p.m. to midnight at St. Leonard’s Church in the Read More…
Bocce champions, Bob and Peggy Magri, took the first place trophy in the 2016 Johnny Paolo Memorial Bocce Tournament, sponsored by North End Against Drugs, as part of North End Family Pride Day. The winners are shown above with NEAD’s Mike Giannasoli and Linda Paolo. Coming in second here Enzo Marabito and Joe Blazo, Sr. Read More…
The sky burned bright orange on Monday night, captured here with the Old North Church and Zakim Bridge spires in silhouette. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Email your best photos to info@northendwaterfront.com. Please include a caption (or more) telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
The Federation of the Italian Student Associations in Boston in collaboration with the Comites and Under the Auspices of the Consulate General of Italy in Boston present: Serata Solidarieta – Amatriciana Pasta Night A Fundraiser for cities affected by the recent earthquake in Central Italy Sunday, September 25 Doors Open at 5pm, Dinner at 6pm Read More…