About a year ago, the Friends of the North End Library improved their daily book sale at the library by adding more book shelves, sorting the books for sale and maintaining the sale area in a pleasant and orderly manner. The results were an immediate increase in sales. The sales have helped the Friends donate Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, August 23 and it’s the 91st anniversary of the Sacco & Vanzetti Execution. On April 15, 1920, a double murder set off a sequence of events that led to the controversial, and later declared unjust, trial convictions of Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti. Their execution on August 23, 1927 is Read More…
As a thank you to neighbors, St. Anthony’s Club hosts a free barbecue on Endicott Street before the crowds arrive for the “Feast of All Feasts.” The Wednesday night gathering is a time for residents to catch up and prepare for the big feast. Shown above are the team of society cooks that helped feed over Read More…
Governor Baker visited North End restaurants and businesses at this year’s Fisherman’s Feast to greet local North Enders. The Governor stopped inside Cafe Vittoria for a quick espresso to escape a downpour, but was quickly back on track to check out the Fisherman’s Feast. After talking with feast goers, Governor Baker made his way to the Read More…
The Italian Heritage Month Committee and the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183, Sons of Italy of Wilmington, are proud to announce the Ninth Annual Italian Heritage Golf Classic in celebration of Italian Heritage Month on Friday, September 28, 2018 at the Merrimack Valley Golf Club in Methuen. The committee invites you to participate in a great day of Read More…
On a bright, beautiful morning Boston residents gathered at the Armenian Heritage Park for “Celebrating What Unites Us,” a program that celebrates immigrants and what they contribute to the city. This was the third event in an eight part series. Each event focuses on a different immigrant community. This past Monday the focus was on Read More…
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Stay away from strangers’ cars. Let grown-ups and only grown-ups help strangers. Strangers should ask adults, not kids, for help. Stick with a friend or friends. It’s more fun and safer to be with friends. Never walk while texting or talking on the phone. If texting, move out of the way of others and stop Read More…
The 99th Saint Anthony’s Feast is coming to the North End Friday, August 24 through Sunday, August 26 on Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets. Festivities begin Thursday evening with the Feast of Santa Lucia.Opening ceremonies and the procession of the Feast of Santa Lucia will begin at 5 p.m. on Thursday, August 23. The Statue will be carried Read More…
A Navy platoon marched through the North End on Wednesday, singing a Navy cadence. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, August 22 and if you’ve noticed a slight makeover at your local Dunkin’ Donuts, you’re not the only one. Dunkin Donuts is converting 30 Boston locations to “Dunkin” in an unprecedented overhaul and rebranding strategy, read more on Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to know Read More…
Feasts season is in full swing in the North End with one of the largest ones, the feast of Saint Anthony, to be celebrated this upcoming weekend. The ever-present Italian culture is amplified in the neighborhood during these festivities, with people coming from near and far to celebrate the Saints. What is your favorite part Read More…