For its success at restoring and preserving the historic Lathrop Place at North Square, The Paul Revere House Education & Visitor Center has received a 2018 Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award. The Paul Revere property is more than just the iconic Paul Revere House that brings many tourists along the Freedom Trail to the North Read More…
By Joe Sarno Few are left who remember Joe, but those that are still around who knew him will never forget him. He was a giant of a man, both physically and intellectually. He was a willing and most capable teacher of math, Latin, Greek, history, religion, opera and current events and everything else, it Read More…
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, May 28th and today we remember the people who died while serving in our country’s armed forces. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Freemasons Memorial Service at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground. The Prince Hall Freemasons Memorial Service at Copp’s Hill Burying Ground is one Read More…
The annual Memorial Day ceremony was held this weekend at Boston Common and the Soldiers and Sailors Monument. As part of the ceremony, family members and others read the 270 names of the fallen men and women who served in the Iraq or Afghanistan wars in front of the Garden of Flags. The majestic garden of Read More…
Memorial Day 2018 – North End Remembering those who gave their lives in defense of our country.
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Breaking & Entering / Commercial05/20/18 9:40amPolice Officers responded to a Commercial Street pool for a removal of homeless people on the property. Officers met with the caller who stated she found the lock to the gate Read More…
Boston Harbor Islands kicks off their 2018 season today with free ferry rides to Georges and Spectacle Islands. Free ferry day looks to be a big hit, based on this scene from earlier this morning. The ticket office opened at 7:30 a.m. and at 7:45 a.m., this is how many people were hoping for a free Read More…
Don’t Fry Day has been observed in the United States for several years and is dedicated to raising awareness about protecting skin from the sun so that it can’t cause cancer and other damage. The day is held on the Friday before Memorial Day, and should be remembered as the outdoor / beach season kicks Read More…
This week’s top reads on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured neighborhood history, city council updates, parks improvements, local elections and community events! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. A Shtetl in the City, Part 3, “A Vanished World” This third installment of Nicholas Dello Russo’s A Shtetl in the City, reflects on Read More…
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, May 25th and this weekend marks the official start to summer in the city. Here’s what else you need to know for Friday… 10:00AM Bilingual Storytime at the North End Library. Join the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street as Antonio and the bilingual circle enjoy Read More…
Presiding over Old North Church for the past twenty years has been Rev. Stephen T. Ayres, playing the role of Vicar and spiritual leader of the North End congregation while also managing of one of the most famous historical sites in the nation. Last fall, the Old North patrons and friends celebrated Steve’s two decades at Read More…
Downtown Journal An occasional column about city life by Monica Collins As the sun rises over the Boston Harbor, you will find me and my dog walking on the waterfront lawn I call “Amos’ Green Space.” I dub it thusly because Amos Hostetter, the proprietor of the Pilot House whose Barr Foundation funds many Boston Read More…