Friday Briefing: Sfizi Renovations, O’Rourke Retirement

Things to know for today and the weekend! 

To feed your appetite for articles:

Sfizi in Boston’s North End Has Closed for Renovations; Will Reopen as a New Concept

Sfizi, the Italian and Mediterranean restaurant that features small plates has closed for renovations, and it looks like restauranteur Frank DePasquale will reopen with a new concept. Boston Restaurant Talk has more on the Richmond Street eatery.

Schlesinger Library

Profiles of the North Bennet Street School back to the 1800’s into the 1970’s are on display at the Schlesinger Library at the Radcliffe Institute at Harvard University. Read more.

Nothing like some good old North End traffic congestion: 

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Latest on the Forum:

• BPD Superintendent Bernie O’Rourke Retirement Party
• No Rest for the Wicked Funny at Improv Asylum

#FlashbackFriday Special Edition:

Parking is Rough in the North End: Throwing it back to this day in 2013: “this car had a rough time at the corner of Richmond and Hanover Streets. It was there Friday and Saturday. No idea what happened, but it looks like someone sideswiped the car and tore off the front bumper and lots of other stuff with it. They don’t make cars like they used to. Parking can be rough in the North End.”

Keep up with what’s happening on the Events Calendar.

Weather Forecast:

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