Welcome, December! Three Things to Know for 12/1/2016: 1. The community calendar has the following slated for Thursday: 6:00am Daybreaker dance party and yoga at Faneuil Hall. Meet in the center rotunda of Quincy Market for a wintertime party like no other! Yoga at 6:00 am to 7:00 am followed by a dance party from 7:00 am Read More…
A new research study on the Great Molasses Flood of 1919 in Boston’s North End says that January’s cold weather made the molasses extra deadly. The cooling effect increased the thickness of the sweet syrup, making it incredibly hard to escape. A huge wave of the syrupy brown liquid moved down Commercial Street at a speed of Read More…
Enjoy this fun video from the 2016 ABCD North End / West End “Buona Sera” fundraiser supported by many North End / Waterfront restaurants in support of area seniors and families. For 50 years ABCD has provided basic services and innovative programs that help empower individuals, families, and communities in Boston to overcome poverty, live with dignity, and Read More…
10th Annual North End Holiday Shopping Stroll Date: Friday, December 2, 2016 Time: 6:00PM – 11:00PM Join the 10th Annual North End Holiday Shopping Stroll on Friday, December 2, 2016 from 6-11pm. The Holiday Stroll is a free event designed for the community to celebrate the arrival of the holiday season. Shoppers will have the Read More…
Three Things to Know for Wednesday! 1. Highlights from Boston and the North End: Eataly Boston Opens In Prudential Center Tuesday was the grand opening of Eataly, the newest place for Boston’s Italian food lovers. Opened at the Prudential, the highly awaited Italian market features four restaurants, ten takeaway counters, five bars and a huge selection Read More…
North End Against Drugs and State Representative Aaron Michlewitz presented the inaugural North End Basketball Bonanza on Friday, November 18, 2016 which took place at the Nazzaro Center courts. Upon arrival, all participants received an NEAD welcome bag, with a North End Basketball Bonanza t-shirt donated by the Representative. They also enjoyed pizza generously provided by Rocco’s Cucina & Bar. Over Read More…
National Hand Washing Week is December 4-10, 2016.Hand washing is the most important step you can take to avoid getting sick and stopping the spread of germs. There are 5 steps to hand washing: Wet under running water. Lather with soap. Scrub for 20 seconds. Rinse under running water. Dry hands with towel or air Read More…
Celebrate Traditions of the Season at the Paul Revere House & Our New Education and Visitor Center Saturday, December 3 and Sunday, December 4, 2016 9:30 AM – 4:15 PM (both days) Admission: adults $5.00, seniors and college students $4.50, children ages 5-17 $1.00, Members and North End Residents are admitted free at all times. Visit the Read More…
Toys for Tots Party Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty 350 Commercial Street December 1, 2016 6-9pm Cocktails and food will be served. Bring a new unwrapped toy! Hosted by Toni Gilardi Contact with questions or to donate: Tonigilardi@gmail.com 617-539-4461
A classic “Elect DiMasi Representative” sign was posted on this Prince Street office to recognize Sal DiMasi’s return to Massachusetts and his longtime representation of the neighborhood. Back in the day, the signs used to blanket the North End store windows. The old sign was recovered and posted by Philip Frattaroli. Photo by Michael Dello Russo. “Neighborhood Photo” Read More…
Every year about this time I recommend a few books about Boston or by Boston authors that might make good holiday gifts for your friends or relatives. Here are three for you to consider. Winter Storms by Elin Hilderbrand This book is not literature. But it is also not junk, as I feared. It was Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its annual Thanksgiving luncheon on Monday, November 21st. Over 75 members of the community, nearly all of them seniors from the neighborhoods, came to the center at 1 Michelangelo Street in the North End to a traditional repast of turkey, sides, pie, and a Read More…