Following up on our highlights post from the 24th Annual Taste of the North End, enjoy browsing through this extensive photo gallery featuring all the restaurants, vendors and award recipients from the massive charity event held on April 28, 2017. Over 40 North End restaurants, pastry shops and vendors brought their world famous cuisine and beverages. Read More…
Downtown residents are enjoying a certain satisfaction they didn’t expect. Those dreadful absentee landlords who suck all the rent money out of their buildings while keeping them in slum-like condition are now facing competition from such new luxury buildings as the Kensington in the Theatre District, the Avalon near North Station and the Watermark in Read More…
Fredda and I graduated from Abington Friends School in Jenkintown, PA 50 years ago. I hadn’t been back in years and learned about Fredda’s bravery. I am trying to locate Bill Lee, if possible. Please give him my contact information. Thank you! Mary Dare marydare@comcast.net
This July, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation will sponsor Fresh Fridays at Boston Children’s Museum. The four, free Friday outdoor evening events, a collaboration between the Foundation, Boston Children’s Museum and Boston Public Market, are designed to encourage families to make healthy food choices and dine together. Fresh Fridays, which will take place from 5:30PM Read More…
This years Anthony “Wrinkles” Morella Memorial Street Hockey Tournament will take place on June 4, 2017 at 10 AM. The event will be played at “The Gassy” on Prince St in the North End. All proceeds of the event will support the local New England charity, The Fund for Autistic Children. Anthony was a beacon Read More…
The field for District 1 City Councilor continues to narrow with one of the three announced candidates, Michael Sinatra of East Boston, dropping out of the race. With Sinatra’s withdrawal, filed candidates now include Stephen Passacantilli (North End) and Lydia Edwards (East Boston) in vying for the seat. Others that have indicated interest include Carmine Guarino (North Read More…
Things to know for Monday! Events for Monday, May 8th 7:00pm NEWNC Monthly Meeting – Nazzaro Center, 30 N. Bennet Street. The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) will hold its monthly meeting. With the annual NEWNC election coming up, this meeting will feature Candidate Introductions. A full agenda is shown below. View the agenda. Neighborhood Photo: A Read More…
Threatening storm clouds didn’t stop the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park from holding its Annual Tot Lot Celebration on Saturday, May 6. The annual event celebrates the Friends cleaning up the playground area, adding new sand to the sandbox and buying new sand toys. Moms and Dads braved the off-and-on drizzles so their little ones Read More…
The May 2017 work plan by Boston Water & Sewer Commission is shown below as part of Phase II of the multi-year North End Water, Sewer and Drainage Project. During May, work will continue on Hanover Avenue and Hull Street, with a new water main installation beginning on Richmond Street. This month also brings hope of several project Read More…
Now in its sixth season, the NEMPAC Opera Project will present Beethoven’s Fidelio this June, a thought provoking opera chosen for it’s relevant social commentary. Conducted by Dr. Tiffany Chang and directed by new Opera Project Artistic Director Rebecca Miller, Fidelio follows the story of Leonore, a young woman who attempts to save her husband from certain death by Read More…
Restaurants, politics, events and more – it’s all here in the top five posts from this week! 24th Taste of the North End Fundraiser Fills Skating Rink to Capacity The 24th Taste of the North End brought out hundreds to support neighborhood charities on Friday, April 28th. Over 40 North End restaurants, pastry shops and vendors Read More…
Boston Community Collaborative again coordinated an amazing on court opportunity for kids this week. 25 lucky kids ranging in age from 8-15 got to stand on court for the “ANTHEM BUDDIES” experience for the second game of the Boston Celtics vs. Washington Wizard playoff series. Some things that these kids got to experience this time: Read More…