Eight historic neon signs will be displayed on the Greenway this summer as part of a light-based art exhibit. The signs are currently being installed, including this one from The European, formerly located at 218 Hanover Street. The European was an “institution for a generation”, as Nicholas Dello Russo wrote in his Life on the Read More…
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, May 11 and if you’ve been missing the Boston Public Market on the Greenway, then mark your calendar because the farmers market at Dewey Square launches for the season this upcoming Tuesday, read more. Here’s what else you need to know for the Weekend… 10:00AM Mother’s Day Read More…
Boston locals and curious bystanders alike corralled into the elm tree enclosed Granary Burying Ground in Downtown Boston on May 10th to commemorate Massachusetts hero and industrialist Paul Revere, 200 years after his death on May 10, 1818. Born in the North End and renowned for his midnight ride to signal to the American militia Read More…
The Boston Public Market Association’s farmers market at Dewey Square launches for the season on Tuesday, May 15, bringing fresh local food to the community. The market will be open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. offering options for lunch on-the-go, picnic fare, grocery shopping, and grabbing dinner ingredients on the way Read More…
If you are a long time resident of the North End, you may remember clotheslines scattered above the neighborhood on sunny days like the one pictured above. This photo dates back to 1935 when this method was common practice! Tune in on Thursday’s to view our featured neighborhood photo from back in the day! Submit Read More…
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Is there anything sweeter than Spring in Boston? The long, harsh New England is finally over, the magnolia trees on Commonwealth Avenue are in bloom, the Red Sox are winning and may finally have a decent pitching staff and, best of all, the Swan Boats are back in the Public Garden lagoon. The post card Read More…
The North End Friends of St. Francis House would like to say a big THANK YOU to all of you who supported us during a big event this past Friday and Saturday. We sold tons of stuff at the Flea Market – sold out virtually all of Mama Romano’s food – the eggplant and meatballs sold out and we Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center is excited to announce their upcoming Summer Concert Series 2018: ‘Jazz in the Park’ in collaboration with The Greenway Conservancy and the City of Boston. The series will feature four weeks of free, live outdoor concerts on Tuesday evenings, July 10th, July 17th, July 24th, and July 31st Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, May 10 and the commemoration of Paul Revere’s death 200 years ago today. Join the Paul Revere House in commemorating the anniversary of Paul Revere’s death at 11:15 a.m at Granary Burial Ground. For more information, click here. Here’s what else you need to know for Thursday… 12:00PM Read More…
After receiving harsh criticism at the Boston City Council and from neighborhood activists of the “investor unit category” in his proposed regulation of short-term rentals, Mayor Walsh filed an amended ordinance on Wednesday that would completely ban AirBnb rentals in non-owner occupied buildings. Allowance is provided for owners living in a multi-unit building for short-term rentals, up to 120 Read More…
Lo Grasso’s Barber Shop has moved all the way across the street to 158 Salem Street. Gaetano & Rocco Master Barbers have taken up the space formerly occupied by Boschetto’s Bakery which closed in 2013 after operating for 110 years.