Whats up for the weekend? Find out below: Take a look at a few articles: Police official at front lines of Marathon bombings, Occupy protests is putting away the badge Boston Police Superintendent Bernard O’Rourke, will be retiring in January after 39 years with the department. Described as a “calm, pragmatic, no-nonsense leader,” O’Rourke served Read More…
After days of waiting by the phone, the Frattaroli Family of Boston’s North End have received confirmation their cousin Fabrizia Di Lorenzo was killed in the tragic Berlin Christmas Market terror attack on December 19th. The family has issued the following statement: We are heartbroken to learn that our beloved cousin, Fabrizia Di Lorenzo, was killed in the Read More…
Fourth Annual Waterfront New Year’s Eve Sculpture Stroll, Free Activities Announced Waterfront Community Gives Back to Boston Residents, Visitors on New Year’s Eve Waterfront businesses and non-profits led by Boston Harbor Now are partnering together for the fourth year in a row to provide an afternoon of free festive family-friendly activities along Boston Harbor for Read More…
What you need to know for Thursday: Movie Night, starting at 6 o’clock! 6:00pm Nazzaro Movie Night at 30 N. Bennet Street. Movie Night at the Nazzaro gym, curtain goes up at 6:30pm. It is free to all and pizza and popcorn will be provided. It is a perfect space for kids to lie out on Read More…
Police have arrested a suspect in Tuesday’s stabbing at Ausonia Apartments on Fulton Street in Boston’s North End. BPD News reports that Anthony Spinelli, 44 years old of Leominster, was apprehended in Revere on Wednesday afternoon and charged with armed assault with intent to murder. He will be arraigned on Wednesday morning in court. Spinelli has Read More…
Serving up healthy homemade dog treats and speciality pet items, Polkadog Bakery recently opened at 57 Salem Street in Boston’s North End. With chicken and cod being among the best sellers, most of these natural dog treats are made right here in Boston. In their facility on the Fish Pier in the Seaport, Polkadog makes their treats Read More…
Saint Leonard Parish Saturday, December 24th, Christmas Eve Saint Stephen’s Church 4:00 pm Saint Leonard’s Church 5:00 pm Saint Leonard’s Church 12:00 Midnight Sunday, December 25th, Christmas Day Sacred Heart Church 9:00 am (Bilingual) Saint Leonard’s Church 10:30 am (Italian) Saint Stephen’s Church 11:00 am Saint Leonard’s Church 12:00 noon Saturday, December 31st, New Year’s Read More…
Concetta L. “Connie” (Manganaro) Bruno, age 97 died peacefully in her sleep on December 20, 2016. Connie, as she was lovingly known, is survived by her three daughters, Joanne McDermott of Plymouth, Arlene Santangelo of Bonita Springs, FL and Marilyn Caristo of Charlestown. She is also survived by 4 grandchildren, Jeff and Joseph McDermott and Read More…
12/21/16 update: A suspect has been arrested in this case. See this follow up post. A man was stabbed Tuesday, December 20th, around 1:30 p.m. at Ausonia Apartments, the public housing complex at 185 Fulton Street in Boston’s North End. Family members have identified the victim as Bobby Pirelli, mid-50s, a resident of the building. He was transported Read More…
December 22, 2016 update: Fabrizia Lorenzo has been confirmed killed in the attack by Berlin authorities. Please see this updated post. Relatives of Fabrizia Lorenzo in Boston’s North End are praying for their missing cousin following the attack on a Christmas Market in Berlin, Germany. The Frattaroli family have released the following statement: Our cousin, Fabrizia Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its annual December holiday party on Friday, December 16th. Over 40 members of the community, nearly all of them seniors from the neighborhoods, braved the arctic temperatures to come to the center at 1 Michelangelo Street in the North End to a feast of Read More…
Blaming a reduced budget and lack of support, First Night organizer Conventures has canceled the New Year’s 2017 midnight fireworks over Boston Harbor. First Night 2017 will be a Back Bay-only affair including family fireworks at 7pm on Boston Common. Live entertainment and other activities will be at Copley Square including a procession, ice sculptures and pyrotechnics at midnight. The harbor Read More…