Daily Briefs

The Weekender: Henchman Graffiti, Baby Boutique, 1969 Restored Aerial Video

Recapping the top neighborhood news of the week, take a look at the 5 posts that drove the most traffic!

Does this guy look familiar?

Tagger Hits North End’s Henchman Street

Do you recognize this man? The video of this man shows him tagging several buildings on Henchman Street and has been sent to Boston Police, view the post for more information.

Cataldo’s Baby Boutique Opens on Prince Street in Boston’s North End

Located at 42 Prince Street, Cataldo’s Baby Boutique brings a unique shop to the North End neighborhood. Having studied at New England School of Art, owner Jeanette Cataldo hand selects each piece so she can ensure the ultimate selection of everything from organic couture to imported one-of-a-kind designs. Read the post for the full story.

Take a look at Boston, circa 1969.

Restored 1969 Aerial Video of Boston Harbor, Waterfront and Islands

You won’t want to miss this short video of Boston’s Harbor Islands and the waterfront, with restored footage from 1969. From aerial shots of the city to flyovers of the Boston Harbor Islands, view the post for the video and more information.

Life on the Corner: Birds of Passage, Part 2, The New Colossus

The treatment of immigrants is told through the progressions of needs and wants in America. When cheap labor was needed, the gates to the United States were open to immigrants, when times were hard or jobs scarce, immigrants were expelled or excluded. Read the article for why you should just “stick with the chicken parm.”

Downtown View: Snow Fear in Boston

Is snow in February something new in Boston? No, this has been happening since the Europeans first landed on these shores, so why all the panic when the weatherman calls for a snowstorm? View the post for more on the frantic snow activity.

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