Announcements

Early Bird Tickets on Sale for the NEMPAC Autumn Jazz Soirée on Sept. 21st

A Magical Evening of Live Jazz Music, Food and Drinks on the Prado to support NEMPAC The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) invites art lovers to their Autumn Jazz Soirée | Welcome Back Party on the Prado on Thursday, September 21, 2017, from 6 to 9 pm. Under the tree canopy in Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: Baby Brady, Outdoor Movie, D1 Candidates, Bocce Tourney!

Things to know for Friday Events for Friday, September 8th: 6:00pm Michelle McPhee Book Talk and Signing on “Maximum Harm.” Emmy-nominated investigative reporter and award-winning journalist Michele McPhee examines the Boston Marathon bombers’ roots in Dagestan and Chechnya, their struggle to assimilate in America, and their growing hatred of the United States—a deepening antagonism that would prompt federal prosecutors Read More…

Commentaries Featured Sports

NFL Takes Over Columbus Park for Downsized Event [Poll: Should They Have Paid to Use the Park?]

Much like the outcome of the game itself (Chiefs 42, Patriots 27), expectations exceeded reality Thursday for the NFL season kickoff celebration on Boston’s North End waterfront at Christopher Columbus Park. When a “surprise musical guest” was teased as part of a large NFL Kickoff in Boston, rumors quickly spread that Bon Jovi would be performing. A Read More…

Commentaries Health & Environment

Fiscal Cliff Threatens To Cut Federal Funds to Community Health Centers by Seventy Percent

NEW Health in the North End has joined community health centers across the country in waiting with bated breath as Members of Congress work to fix the federal funding cliff that could result in a loss of 70% of health center funding across the United States if a solution is not found by September 30. Read More…

Community

What’s the 311? Prado Leaf Blowing, Homeless at Pool Again, Abandoned Motorcycle, Move In Trash

Welcome to a new weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov.  Leaf Blowing at Paul Revere Mall “Workers are cleaning up the leaves on the pedestrian area of the Paul Revere Mall today. They continue Read More…

Event Notices

7th Annual “Buona Sera” Event to Benefit Local ABCD Center

Please join in an evening of networking and fine dining at the 7th Annual Buona Sera: An Evening with Friends, to take place on Thursday, October 5, 2017.   All proceeds from this event will support human services and educational and recreational programming for the seniors, families, and immigrants of the North End, West End, and Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

The Art of Excellent Listening: Improving Your Listening Skills for Greater Civility and Understanding in a Changing World

You can hear…but are you listening?  Join Kim Kerrigan as he teaches you how to be a better listener in this 3 week workshop. Learn how to fully understand the messages you receive as well as how to communicate messages clearly and diplomatically. The skills you learn will help you convey empathy and respect for others Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Briefing: NFL Concert, Muffuletta, Back to School, Police Meeting, Pats Tonight!

What you should know for Thursday! Thursday, September 7 – Boston Public Schools – First Day of School. 12:00pm NFL Kickoff Concert with “Miguel” local Boston Band Guster at Christopher Columbus Park. Football is back! Celebrate 2017 NFL Kickoff and the Patriots’ Super Bowl LI Championship with a special celebration in downtown Boston. It will feature appearances by Read More…

Event Notices

Guster Replaces Miguel for NFL Kickoff Concert Thursday at Columbus Park Celebration

Update: The NFL announced late Wednesday night that the Boston rock band Guster will perform at the NFL Kickoff concert, taking the place of Miguel, who the NFL said was unable to perform due to an illness. The NFL also announced that former Patriots stars Rodney Harrison and Willie McGinest will be part of the celebration that Read More…

Featured Transportation

Super Yacht Watch: 305-Foot “Mayan Queen IV” Docks in Boston

It has been a super yacht summer in Boston Harbor, with another 300 foot-plus vessel docking in town for a visit. This week brings the Mayan Queen IV, the 37th largest yacht in the world, to Boston Yacht Haven at Commercial Wharf. Emblazoned with a giant “B” on the side, the Mayan Queen IV super yacht is owned by Read More…

Business Featured

Ensemble Lifestyle Boutique Moves Into Larger Space at Baldwin Place

Ensemble Lifestyle Boutique of Boston’s North End, announced they completed moving to a brand new, beautiful and much larger space at Baldwin Place. After being happily situated at 62 Salem St. since 2011 not far from our beloved Greenway, Ensemble has decided that a larger space is necessary to feature more of “what we love” Read More…

Event Notices

Introduction to Beacon Hill Village: Aging’s New Frontier

Over 50? Live in downtown Boston? Learn how Beacon Hill Village, a non-profit, member-driven organization, can help provide you with resources and opportunities to live a vibrant, active and healthy life in your community. Sponsored by the Friends of the North End Branch Library. North End Branch Library / 25 Parmenter Street Wednesday, September 27, Read More…