Announcements People

North End Resident Andrea Clavijo to Run Boston Marathon for St. Francis House

Andrea Clavijo of Boston’s North End will be running this year’s Boston Marathon in support of St. Francis House. Andrea first heard about the opportunity to join the team through one of her colleagues, a staunch advocate for the mission of St. Francis House who has made a fervent effort to make others aware of Read More…

Featured Government Transportation

Increased Parking Fines to Fund $5 Million in Transportation; Biking & Bus Improvements Emphasized

Mayor Walsh has proposed a $5 million annual increase in Boston transportation spending, including protected bike lanes and pedestrian paths, intersection redesigns, and traffic signal advancements. This proposal will be largely funded through a set of parking fine increases, with some doubling or more. This includes higher fees charged for a non-resident parking in a Read More…

Announcements Health & Environment

Rescheduling of Last Sound Healing & Extra Happy Hour Acupuncture with Meditation

Please take note that we have rescheduled the last Sound Healing Session at the Swiss Healing Center to Wednesday, April 25, 6:30 – 8pm.  Due to many the high demand, we added an additional Happy Hour Acupuncture with Meditation session to the schedule. So there will be 3 sessions each from 6:15-7pm: Thursday, April 12 Thursday, April Read More…

Photos & Videos

Social Highlights This Week: Artistry, Easter Eats, & Caffe Feature

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. Artistry https://www.instagram.com/p/BhEbEHMhcMB/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bg1w2r8HR44/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Easter Eats https://www.instagram.com/p/BhCyLtPHiN5/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BhCY4GEHr0K/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BhCYjLpHnXA/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Caffe Vittoria on WGBH Behind the vintage coffee makers and clinking of mugs Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Boston is the College Capital, Making of a Violin, Gentle Chair Yoga

Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, April 4 which means it’s Friday Jr. Jr. If that doesn’t get you excited then at least you can get excited about the North End Library’s Friday film series featuring Oscar-winning classics like the Sound of Music and the Godfather, among others, throughout the months of April Read More…

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Featured Government

Boncore Running For Re-Election To State Senate, Not For District Attorney

After recent speculation that he would run for Suffolk County District Attorney, Joe Boncore has issued the following statement that he is not running for DA and will seek re-election in the State Senate. Today, State Senator Joseph Boncore (D-Winthrop), announced that he would seek re-election to the State Senate and not run for Suffolk County Read More…

Community

Reader Poll: Where Should Recreational Marijuana Dispensaries Be Located in Boston?

On Monday, the Cannabis Control Commission launched its online licensing system to start accept business applications for marijuana licenses in Massachusetts. An article in the Boston Globe reports nearly 200 prospective operators have expressed interest in opening a recreational marijuana business in Massachusetts. Two groups will have their applications processed first: medical marijuana dispensaries that are Read More…

Announcements

April & May Friday Films: “And the Oscar Went to…”

Friday, April 6 at 2pm: Mrs. Miniver (1942 / 134 mins) Friday, April 13 at 2pm: All the King’s Men (1949 / 110 mins) Friday, April 20 at 1pm*: Sound of Music (1965 / 105 mins) Friday, April 27 at 2pm: How Green Was My Valley (1941 / 118 mins) Friday, May 4 at 1pm*:  The Godfather (1972 / Read More…

Announcements Health & Environment

Gentle Chair Yoga at the North End Library

Gentle Chair Yoga – Tuesdays April 3, 10, 24 (No Yoga on April 17) at 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Join certified yoga instructor Maura Almy as she leads a weekly chair yoga class for all levels. The gentle flowing movements and passive and supported poses of this Vinyasa-style Yoga is appropriate for those working with Read More…

Community Featured Kids & Families

2018 Neighborhood Egg Hunt, A Hopping Success! [Photos]

On Friday, March 30, Boston Community Collaborative held its 6th annual neighborhood egg hunt! The hunt was enjoyed by hundreds of folks including kids, moms, dads, nannies, grandparents, friends and neighbors. Special thanks to The Living Room for providing yummy coffee, cookies and goodies at the playground for everyone, to the ladies of the Friends of Read More…

Kids & Families Schools

St. John School Holds Middle School Science Fair [Photos]

The annual St. John School Middle School Science Fair took place and our sixth, seventh and eighth graders created amazing science projects! These projects were creative, well planned and explained with perfection. Our middle school science teacher Mr. Bryce Caraher stated, “I am so proud of the work produced by grade six, seven and eight. Read More…

Kids & Families

North End Against Drugs Supports Skiers at Annual Nazzaro Center Ski Trip

Once again this year, North End Against Drugs (NEAD) provided support to families who attended the Annual Nazzaro Center Weekend Ski Trip. As part of its family-fun program, NEAD provided support for a lunch on the mountain to each participant who skied. The cost of skiing is high and so is eating at the mountain, Read More…