North End Music & Performing Arts Center piano instructor, Xiaolan Ruan is the recipient of the Steinway & Sons Top Teacher Award for 2017. Ms. Ruan, who graduated from the Longy School of Music with a graduate diploma in piano performance, has dedicated years to sharing her passion of music with others. She always seeks to Read More…
Month: March 2018
Social Highlights This Week: Longer Days, Farmers Market Finds & More Flood Footage
Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents, visitors, and more in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. The Days are Getting Longer https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf7E4dTHvka/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Farmers Market Finds https://www.instagram.com/p/BfySlUWlFWk/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BebokRNHKQa/?hl=en&taken-at=235120262 Flood Footage Waves crashing on the steps of the Harborwalk Read More…
Famous Women from Boston’s North End
Join local historian Alex Goldfeld for an illustrated presentation about North End women who have made contributions to the history of Boston. From the Puritans to the Sicilians, and every group of newcomers in between, Goldfeld will share the stories of our community’s women. When: Wednesday, March 28 at 6:30-7:30 p.m. Where: North End Branch Read More…
West End Civic Association Assists West End Food Pantry
On February 13, the West End Civic Association (WECA) presented a $250 check to the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center to contribute to stocking the ABCD food pantry at the West End Library. This contribution will be used to buy much-needed staples, such as pasta, tuna and rice. The ABCD food pantry at the Read More…
Celebrate Nutrition in March for National Nutrition Month
March is National Nutrition Month. This year’s theme is Go Further with Food! It’s a good time to think about how the food we eat affects our bodies. Here are five quick tips to help you eat better and stay healthy: Eat a variety of vegetables and fruit every day. Try to include a vegetable Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Rising Tides, NEMPAC Meeting, Spring Break on a Budget
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, March 7 and as you’re gearing up for the next storm, be sure to check out this new report that claims the rising tides could bring even more flooding. Read more on WLRN. Here’s what else you need to know for Wednesday… 6:30PM NEMPAC Annual Meeting (Public Read More…
South Street Diner St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Whether you have an Irish background or not, St. Paddy’s Day is all about bringing out the Irish in you! South Street Diner is inviting Bostonians and visitors in Ireland’s North American hub to join them for a weeklong St Patrick’s Day celebration like no other. Featuring a corned beef and cabbage special served with Read More…
Reader Poll: Where Do You Find Peace & Quiet in the Neighborhood?
The Boston Globe recently compiled a list of places to find peace and quiet all over the Boston region, spanning from Newton to Andover to Canton and even Connecticut. Included on the list was the North End’s own Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway! What places do you like to visit when searching for some Read More…
Happy 90th Birthday Auntie May!
Wishing North End resident, Mary Delaney (aka Auntie May), a very happy 90th birthday. Mary is shown here celebrating with David Kubiak. Submitted by Mary McGee. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit a Post form, via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption Read More…
City Council Has Mixed Feelings on “Investor Unit Ban” for Short-Term Rentals (AirBnb)
The City Council is split between caution and urgency in crafting their response to the mayor’s short-term rentals ordinance, due later this month. “My immediate reaction to a time crunch is to be restrictive and then open it up slowly in terms of what we can offer,” said District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards. “Let’s Read More…
Cancelled: Residents’ Association March 8 Meeting
Please note! This month’s North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting has been cancelled because the Nazzaro Center is closing early due to weather.
Tuesday’s Brief: 67,000 Still Without Power, Disney Shorts, Fasten Inc Shutting Down
Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, March 6 and if you’re reading this brief in the comfort of your home with the heat and electricity working…count your blessings. There are still 67,000 without power in Massachusetts even three days after the storm. Read more on Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to Read More…












