After extended delays, the Haymarket hotel proposal at Parcel 9 is now expected to break ground in the Spring of 2018. An update from land owner, MassDOT, was recently provided in response to inquiries by Victor Brogna, chair of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) Zoning, Licensing and Construction Committee. The 6-story, 225-key hotel is located along Blackstone Street and Read More…
On Monday, July 31st, the Passacantilli family gathered for the 22nd consecutive year to serve dinner to 250 men. The annual event is in honor of the memory of Al Passacantilli Jr.’s sincere affinity for the Pine Street Inn and the services they provide to the homeless.
National Night Out in the North End is one of the largest of the neighborhood gatherings with fun and festivities for all on the Prado (Paul Revere Mall). Helping to strengthen partnerships between the community and Boston Police, dozens of community groups and organizations setup tables in the Prado for a neighborhood block party with Read More…
Societa San Giuseppe di Riesi held their annual procession to honor the popular Saint Joseph on Sunday afternoon. Carrying the St. Joseph statue through the streets of Boston’s North End, the group was accompanied by the the North End Marching Band and the Northeast Italian-American Band. Enjoy these photos from the day. See the North End Feast Schedule for the dates of upcoming Read More…
Things to know for Monday Events for Monday, July 31st 11:00am Re-opening of Galleria Umberto at 289 Hanover Street. After being closed in July, the wait is over for the seasonal re-opening of Galleria Umberto pizza at 289 Hanover Street. See our recent article for a sit-down interview with co-owner Paul Deuterio. 12:00pm 2nd Anniversary Celebration at Boston Public Market. Read More…
At 318 feet (97 meters), the yacht Vava II made quite an impression when it arrived in Boston Harbor this weekend, shown above docked at Boston Yacht Haven. The boat was the largest British-built superyacht when launched in 2009, according to Wikipedia. Vava II is estimated to cost $150 million and is owned by Swiss-Italian billionaire Ernesto Bertarelli Read More…
The next time you walk under the trellis in Christopher Columbus Park, look up. A sculpture called “Changing Course” is being installed on the underside of trellis along the waterfront. It consists of hundreds of plastic water bottles collected in just two months from residents and businesses in the North End and Waterfront, painted and Read More…
North End Against Drugs along with the Nazzaro Center and Eversource have announced the schedule for the annual North End Family Fun Festival. The week of events starts on Monday, July 31st. This year, the big North End Family Pride Day will be on Saturday, September 16, 2017. Free admission to all events as shown in the Read More…
This week’s top posts include an inside look at Galleria Umberto, a North End office for one city council candidate, famous athletes visiting the North End and more! Read on below to see all the most popular NorthEndWaterfront.com articles from this past week. Talking With Paul Deuterio From Galleria Umberto (No, It’s Not Closing) Galleria Read More…
The crescent garden is gorgeous, as is the rose garden. Your work and what you organize in the park is such a blessing to so many. Very inspirational. Kerry Ann Mendez Kerry Ann Mendez, a nationally known, award winning garden educator, book author, and design consultant recently visited Christopher Columbus Park and gave a presentation at Read More…
North End Drive-thru: https://www.instagram.com/p/BXDurd9gLG0/?taken-at=254372545 Notable news found elsewhere: More Italian Food to the North End Now open around the corner from its older sibling, the second location of Limoncello, called Limoncello 2, has taken over the space previously held by Urban Cantina. Similar to the original location on North Street, the new location will offer pasta, meat, and Read More…
When the Italian navy ship Amerigo Vespucci visited Boston, she was lit up with the colors of the Italian flag at night. Here she is in all her glory docked at the Boston World Trade Center. Only 60 pieces! How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. When two pieces are Read More…