The Order Sons and Daughters of Italy (OSIA) is coming to the North End! Almost 16 million people in the United States identify as Italian-American. Here in Boston, Italians have a rich and storied history, consistently ranking as one of the top five Italian-American populations for cities in the U.S. The North End, of course, is often Read More…
The official opening of “The Beverly” brought out a crowd on Tuesday to the new housing development in the Bulfinch Triangle near North Station. The project is unique because its 239 units are all considered affordable or workforce priced. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker and Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, along with Related Beal’s President Kimberly Stamler, attended the Read More…
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) 21U baseball team has reached the halfway point of the season in second place! Led by coaches Dom DiCenso and Rob Pantaleo, the North End Dodgers find themselves in second place behind Ayer with a 7-3-1 record. The Dodgers are led by the strong pitching of Nico Gennari, Evan Mallard Read More…
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. Local History On July 22, 1890, Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in the North End of Boston. Kennedy was the mother Read More…
You never know what you might find on a North End rooftop. A resident awoke to this new neighbor this morning. Is it a British Redcoat from the Revolutionary War? Or a Christmas nutcracker? Unless he turns around, we may never know. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos using our Submit Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, July 25 and if you’re tired of waiting in long lines or can never get a reservation for dinner, be sure to check out Boston.com’s guide to getting great food in Boston without a reservation. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 9:30AM Groundbreaking Ceremony Read More…
Last Friday, the latest in transport-sharing options popped up in Cambridge and Somerville – electric scooters called “Birds”. Similar to dockless bike-sharing, these scooters unlock with an app and can be left anywhere once the rider reaches his or her destination. The Birds seemed to appear overnight without any notice to public officials. Now, Mayor Walsh is Read More…
Ah, midsummer in Boston. Swan boats cruise languidly in the Public Garden lagoon while tourists feed the ducks popcorn and peanuts. Squirrels (tree rats) beg for food and brazenly assault strollers in the Boston Common who are on their way to work or to shop. The Red Sox are in first place and are well on Read More…
After a series of public meetings last fall, the restoration of the Prado / Paul Revere Mall will kick off with a groundbreaking ceremony on Wednesday, July 25 at 9:30 a.m. The Prado will be getting a complete overhaul with key improvements including an underground drainage system, better lighting and increased accessibility. Historic features will Read More…
Boston Community Collaborative returns to the Gassy Park on Prince Street for summer movie nights! Join the fun on Wednesday evenings. Pizza is at 7 p.m. and movies begin at dark. Free, all are welcome! See the lineup below.
Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, July 24 and if you’re hungry for seafood, be sure to check out CBS Boston’s top 6 picks for the best seafood spots including some North End favorites. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 11:15AM ReadBoston Book Bike. Share the love of books with Read More…
The 15th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival took place this past weekend at Revere Beach. Thousands of people gathered at America’s first public beach to see these impressive sculptures, in addition to visiting food trucks and other vendors lining the Revere boardwalk. Those who stuck around into the evening hours on Saturday enjoyed a spectacular fireworks Read More…