Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, June 13 and we are in for a kick of warm weather. It was perfect weather last night for fireworks over Boston Harbor put on by Eastern Bank to celebrate their 200th Anniversary. Fireworks Over Boston Harbor: Fireworks over Boston Harbor celebrating Eastern Bank’s 200th Anniversary #fireworks Read More…
Thanks to continued support from Public Action for Arts and Education (PAAE), the Nazzaro Center in the North End has sustained a thriving arts program for the past eleven years. Under the direction of arts teacher Josephine Lepore, the center offers children instruction in drawing (pencil, black and white, charcoal), and also oil painting and other projects. Read More…
The Eliot K-8 Innovation School in Boston’s North End brought its 8th graders together with community professionals for its annual Portfolio Reading Program. As they prepare for high school, the 8th graders shared their Eliot journey, showing who they are across multiple disciplines. All of the students were eager to tell their stories about their past, Read More…
Boston Parks & Recreation recently hosted their third and final community meeting to discuss improvements to Langone & Puopolo Parks. Two final design concepts were presented and attendees provided feedback on the proposed layouts. In addition to the highly debated topic of the grass, meeting attendees also discussed the relocation of the playground. In Concept A, Read More…
The Housing Bond Bill, an act that will finance the production and preservation of housing for low and moderate income residents, was signed into law last Thursday by Governor Baker. Senator Boncore co-chaired the committee that negotiated the final version of the bill along with Representative Honan, after leading it through the Senate earlier this year. This is the largest piece Read More…
The Parish of St. Leonard’s will commemorate the last moments of St. Anthony’s life on Tuesday, June 12 at 7 p.m. A Mass and candlelit procession through the streets of the North End will take place on Saint Anthony of Padua’s traditional feast day, Wednesday, June 13. Please note, the large St. Anthony’s Feast will Read More…
Join the Downtown Progressives for a discussion on equity in Boston exam school admissions on Wednesday, June 13 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Nazzaro Center. Boston’s exam schools have long been held out as the merit-based means of upward mobility for the children of Boston’s working-class families. However, these schools, the top-ranked Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, June 12 and if you’re looking for yet another reason to add the North End Waterfront to your bucket list this summer, il Molo is giving you SIX reasons with their refreshed cocktail list featuring the signature flavors of summer, continue reading. Here’s what else you need Read More…
The Portuguese tall ship, Sagres, returned to Boston this week. The vessel is 294 feet and known for the red crosses on its sails. Docked at Fan Pier in Boston’s Seaport, the ship last visited Boston in 2015. Gerri Palladino took in the scene with her camera in this gallery. Photos by Gerri Palladino.
Steps for Recovery The recovery walk will take place around Lake Quannapowitt in Wakefield, MA on July 7th at 11:00 am. This is a fundraiser to raise money for scholarships to help individuals who don’t have the resources and deserve a chance at a better life by going through 12 Step Recovery Treatment. Please join Read More…
There’s now six new reasons to add the North End waterfront to your bucket list this summer, and you’ll find them at the bar at il Molo, which just refreshed it’s cocktail list to reflect the signature flavors of summer. Vincent Colafella, the cocktail guru behind il Molo’s standout beverage program, has upgraded the menu Read More…
June is recognized across the United States as Men’s Health Month. It’s a good time for men to think about their health and make a stronger commitment to making appointments and getting the necessary help to stay in good health. Did you know that women are 100% more likely to visit a doctor for an Read More…