Kids & Families

North End Students Take First and Second Place in Citywide Spelling Bee

Mira Yu and Nicla Marabito, both students from the North End, finished first and second in the recent Boston Center for Youth and Families (BCYF) Citywide Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Boston Bruins Foundation. Mira, age 12, is a seventh grade student at Boston Latin School. She took first place and will go on to Read More…

Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: Starbucks Possibility, AirBnB Concerns, Climate Change Planning, Haymarket Garage Deals, Marathon Daffodils and Famous Sightings!

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com contained a little bit of everything – business, real estate, climate, parking and good causes. Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. Baristas at the Gate! Starbucks Coffee Proposed at 198 Hanover Street A new retail development project by Charter Realty is seeking permits Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: Underneath Old North Church, Genocide Commemorations, Friday Film Series

Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, April 20 and if you’re in the mood for a sensational sub this weekend, Phantom Gourmet has you covered with their countdown of 8 great spots for sandwiches including the North End’s own Pauli’s.  Here’s what else you need to know for the weekend… 11:00AM Meet the Read More…

Transportation

Haymarket Garage Tightens Parking Perk After 5 Investigates Finds Non-Residents Taking Advantage

More than half of the individuals taking advantage of discounted parking at the Haymarket Center Garage have been removed from the list following a 5 Investigates report that many are not actually North End residents. Two months ago, 5 Investigates found that more than 40% of those getting the parking deal of the century – Read More…

Community People

Joanne Hayes-Rines Honored by North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA)

Joanne Hayes-Rines was honored for her leadership in the community by the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). Presenting the award, a framed Harbor Fireworks print, was State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz, NEWRA President Mary McGee and Treasurer Sue Benveniste at their April 12th meeting. (See 16:30 in video for award presentation.) Joanne is well-known as Read More…

Announcements Health & Environment

Director of Nursing Appointed for North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

The North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has appointed Beth Fearon as their Director of Nursing. Fearon oversees the nursing services department at the 100-bed skilled nursing center, which provides high-quality post-acute care, including cardiac, pulmonary, stroke recovery and orthopedic rehabilitation services, as well as long-term, 24-hour care to residents from the North End and surrounding Read More…

Kids & Families Schools

Nazzaro Center Basketball Banquet – A Buzzer Beater! [Photos]

Over 200 people attended the Nazzaro Community Center’s annual basketball banquet held at Filippo’s Ristorante on March 18. Over 100 trophies were presented to teams and individual players in many categories. Raffle tickets for a basketball, and tickets for the Celtics and Red Sox were presented free to participants through a random drawing. Nazzaro Center Director Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

Mother’s Day Celebration at ABCD North End / West End Service Center

The ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service center will host its annual Mother’s Day celebration on Friday, May 11 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at 1 Michelangelo Street in the North End.Seating is limited so please call in advance to RSVP: 617-523-8125.

Community

What’s The 311? Homeless in North Square, Turkeys on the Loose, and Tractor Trailer Double Parking Woes

Welcome back to our 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. Homeless Camp Near Paul Revere House “Homeless person camped on sidewalk next to Paul Revere House. This is becoming excessive, the city needs to do something. Read More…

People

“A Taste of Ginger” Raises Over $215,000 for Joslin’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative

More than 300 supporters and foodies turned out for Joslin Diabetes Center’s 14th annual A Taste of Ginger benefit at the Museum of Fine Arts, co-chaired by North End Waterfront resident Leverett Wing. The event raised more than $215,000 for Joslin’s Asian American Diabetes Initiative (AADI), which was founded by Leverett’s parents, Lawrence and Evelyn Read More…