Community Featured Photos & Videos

Buon Natale! Christmas in July at the Gassy [Photos]

Buon Natale, it’s Christmas in July! As a part of the Summer movie series, Boston Community Collaborative screened Home Alone on Wednesday, July 26th at the Gassy. Dozens came out for the fun event that included a gift exchange too! Each week at North End Movie Nights, a different free flick is shown at the DeFilippo Playground Read More…

Announcements

Colombian Tall Ship Gloria Docked at Fan Pier

Colombian tall ship Gloria docked at Fan Pier Friday morning after being anchored off Eastie for a couple of days. (Photo by David Weaver) “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Submit your best photos using our Submit a Post form or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us Read More…

Event Notices

National Night Out, Tuesday August 1st, 6pm on the Prado

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…

Featured Health & Environment Real Estate Transportation

Waterfront Panel Cites Impending Need for Water Transportation, Public Access, Responsible Development Amid Climate Change

All may appear calm on the waterfront, but local experts are pointing to several impending challenges currently facing Boston Harbor. The harbor is arguably the city’s most defining characteristic, yet Boston finds itself playing catch up on issues such as water transportation, climate change preparedness and public access through responsible development. Civic non-profit leaders debated Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Digging Wine, Limoncello 2 Opens, Coffee Gentrification, NEMPAC Concert!

Things to know for Thursday Events for Thursday, July 27th: 10:00am Mah Jongg Drop-in at the North End Library. Friends of the North End Library invite you to drop in anytime between 10am and 2pm for Mah Jongg games at 25 Parmenter Street. 1:00pm NEAD Arts & Crafts at Mirabella Pool. North End Against Drugs will offer free Arts and Crafts Read More…

Community Photos & Videos

Colombian Tall Ship Gloria Enters Boston Harbor

The Tall Ship Gloria from Colombia arrived in Boston Harbor on Wednesday night. She appears to be hanging out in a holding area near the airport before docking at Fan Pier in the Seaport. The tall ship will be open to the public on July 29, 30 and 31 from 9am-12 noon and 2pm-5pm (all times at Read More…

Featured Food & Drink

Talking With Paul Deuterio From Galleria Umberto (No, It’s Not Closing)

Galleria Umberto is one of the most popular restaurants in the North End, with its award-winning Sicilian pizza and a unique experience that you won’t find in many other places. Get ready, after their usual summer vacation, re-opening day is coming up: July 31st. During the downtime, I recently sat down with Paul Deuterio, one Read More…

Kids & Families Schools

North End Student Wins BC High Awards

William J. Kemeza, President of Boston College High School, is pleased to announce that North End resident Christian Cattaneo, class of 2018, received a St. Anselm Book award, a Stephen J. Collins Scholarship – Chinese exchange and Academic excellence in Chinese IV Honors at an end of the year assembly to honor BC High undergraduates. Boston College High School Read More…

Announcements

Coloring in the Courtyard for Adults

Discover the therapeutic benefits of coloring! Relax, reduce stress, and leave feeling restored. Coloring books and supplies will be provided, but participants are welcome to bring their own materials from home. When: Wednesdays August 2 – 30, 2017 @ 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. Where: North End Branch Library / 25 Parmenter Street

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Christmas in July, North End Garden, Crosswalk Buttons, Ironsides in September!

Wednesday’s things to know! Events for Wednesday, July 26th! 5:30pm Croquet on the West Lawn of Christopher Columbus Park. Croquet on the West Lawn of Christopher Columbus Park. The fun starts at 5:30 – 7:30pm. Free and open to all! 6:30pm Next Level Fitness Bootcamp. Located at Hanover Street and Cross Street, get fit and stay healthy every Read More…

Announcements Arts & Culture

New Exhibit Honors Beloved Artist, FPAC Founder & Arts Advocate Paola Savarino

Gallery at 249 A Street is set to premier Bejeweled, a new exhibit of works by Paola Savarino, to honor her memory and legacy not only as a creative force, but also as an accomplished advocate for affordable live/work space for artists in the City of Boston. Sponsored by 249 A Street Artists Cooperative, Gallery Read More…

Community

Reader Poll: Should Hanover Street Have Car-Free Days?

Over the summer, Boston celebrates Open Newbury Street, three car-free Sundays with games and food from local businesses. Earlier this month, Canal Street hosted “Open Canal Street”, a day when the street was closed to cars and turned into a family-friendly space with games, music, entertainment and tables providing information about local businesses. The pedestrianization Read More…