Last Wednesday, January 24th, Boston Community Collaborative’s drama students at the Josiah Quincy School afterschool program performed “Lost, The Origins of the Lost Children of Neverland”. This original play was created and written by the students of the class, with guidance from BCC’s lead drama instructor, Ingrid Oslund. The Plot: Every night before bed, Wendy Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday It’s Tuesday, January 30 and if this past weekend’s warmer weather had you thinking you could start packing away your snow boots, think again. A band of moderate snow has gradually moved in from the Worcester hills and north central Connecticut coating the streets with as much as two inches Read More…
The Faneuil Hall Merchants Association will host a Celebration of Life for Carol Troxell on Monday, February 12 from 5pm – 7pm. See the full announcement below and RSVP here.
‘Seek Justice That You Might Live’ Fr. Thomas Stegman, SJ, Dean of the School of Theology and Ministry at Boston College will give this presentation at the Paulist Center on February 8th, 7-8:30 pm. Light refreshments to be served. The Paulist Center is located downtown at 5 Park St., Boston and is Handicapped Accessible. www.paulistcenter.org Read More…
The Betsy Ross House of Philadelphia has challenged the Old North Church & Historic Site to a bet over who will win Super Bowl 2018. If the Philadelphia Eagles win, Old North Church & Historic Site will fly a 13-Star flag, known as the Betsy Ross flag, on their site. If the New England Patriots Read More…
The first Italians arrived in the North End in the 1860s when the political and economic situation in Italy had become untenable. Their numbers grew here in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Most were unskilled laborers and lacked the ability to speak English. They faced severe discrimination and took what jobs were available with Read More…
“The Verdict” (1982) Friday, February 2, 2018 at 2:00 – 4:30 p.m. A lawyer sees the chance to salvage his career and self-respect by taking a medical malpractice case to trial rather than settling. Directed by Sidney Lumet and starring Paul Newman, Charlotte Rampling, and Jack Warden. “Next Stop Wonderland” (1998) Friday, February 9, 2018 Read More…
VALENTINE’S “AMORE” OPERA DINNER & CONCERT by North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) Date/Time: Sunday, February 11, 5 pm to 7 pm Location/Venue: Lucia Ristorante, 415 Hanover St, North End, Boston, MA 02113 Always a NEMPAC favorite, we invite you to join us for our 7th annual love-themed ‘Amore’ opera dinner and concert. Read More…
Things to know for Monday It’s Monday, January 29 an the olympics are officially less than two weeks away. To get you into the spirit of winter athletics, be sure to check out the upcoming “Learn to Curl” events on Sunday evenings at the Steriti Memorial Arena at 561 Commercial Street. As you may already know, Read More…
The following reports are from the Boston Police District A-1 journal log, related to the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny / Shoplifting01/21/18 8:04amMale suspect stole shampoo and conditioner from a Hanover St. pharmacy and fled on foot. Larceny from Building01/21/18 1:30amSheafe St. resident reports he walked to the store and Read More…
A new tool is available that could provide some interesting truths about noise and traffic in Boston. Although it is still in its early stages of development, Total Home Score is a resource designed for prospective home buyers or renters to better understand hidden factors that may ultimately impact their decisions about where to live. Liberty Read More…
Proud to announce my candidacy for Governors Council today, and proud to call the North End my second home of many years. Always enjoy talking to old and new friends every day.