“Una Faccia, Una Razza!” The Italian saying meaning “one face, one race” is often used to express the close cultures of Italians and Greeks, and the shared genetic heritage of the peoples of the Mediterranean. The popular phrase appropriately captions this scene from earlier this week when Tresca hosted a group of thirty students from Greece Read More…
Month: August 2018
In Loving Memory of Damian Perez
In Loving Memory Damian Perez August 21, 2017 Cherished memories will always be in our hearts.
Tuesday’s Brief: Celeb Sighting: Kerry Washington, Little Groove, McAuliffe Rally
Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, August 14 and if you were around the neighborhood this past weekend, you may have seen Actress Kerry Washington spending a fun-filled family day in Boston – making stops at the Aquarium as well as TWO meals in the North End, read more on the Boston Globe. Read More…
Residents’ Association Voices Concerns About Artificial Turf at Langone & Puopolo Parks
Members of the North End/Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) expressed concerns about the planned use of artificial turf for Puopolo Park at the August NEWRA meeting. In May, the Boston Parks & Recreation Department presented their two design plans for the parks, which both include synthetic turf over grass on the multi-use field. At that community Read More…
98th Madonna Della Cava Feast Procession [Photo Gallery]
The Madonna Della Cava Society of Boston’s North End held their 98th annual feast on the weekend of August 10-12, 2018. The MDC society brought out the image of Maria SS Della Cava, Principal Patron of Pietraperzia, Sicily, and processed until dark throughout Boston’s North End. The society honors Maria SS Della Cava, Principal Patron of Pietraperzia, Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Spite Houses, Feast Season Guards, Global Voices Gala
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, August 15th and here’s everything you need to know for the week ahead… Notable News: Spite Houses: 9 Homes People Built Just To Annoy Their Neighbors Have you ever wished to get back at someone who wronged you by planning out a grand, spiteful gesture? Believe it Read More…
Friends of Cutillo Park Formed
Cutillo Park is one of the oldest public parks in the City, and has long been neglected. Preservation and improvement of the North End’s few public open spaces is important to the community and the City. Anyone who is interested or wants to help can visit our Facebook page or sign the petition to the City Read More…
Police Blotter: Larceny from Motor Vehicle and Receiving Stolen Property
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Larceny from Motor Vehicle08/08 – 08/10/18 11:00 p.m. – 10:30 a.m.Victim reports she parked her 2004 Toyota Camry on Hull Street. When she returned to her vehicle a few days later, she noticed parts of Read More…
Health Center Heroes Celebrated August 12-18
During the week of August 12-18, 2018, community health centers across the country will be celebrating National Health Center Week. This annual event is meant to bring awareness to community health centers across the country, and to highlight all they do for their host communities. The week is organized by the National Association of community Read More…
World Education’s Global Voices Gala: Unfolding the Future
World Education is celebrating the International Day of the Girl Child with an October 11th gala called Global Voices: Unfolding the Future at the Seaport Hotel and World Trade Center in Boston on October 11th, 2018, from 6PM to 9PM. Global Voices is a fundraiser dedicated unfolding the personal accounts of people whose lives have Read More…
Third Annual Greenway Scavenger Hunt August 13 – 18
Looking for a life-size game to enjoy with friends and family in the summer weather? Join the Greenway Conservancy for their third annual “Greenway Hunt” scavenger hunt! Beginning Monday, August 13 through Saturday, August 18 the Conservancy will post a series of interactive clues to its Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. The clues will direct Read More…
Weekly Top Reads: Saint Agrippina Feast, Governor Baker Sends Back AirBnB Bill, National Night Out, North Square History and NEMPAC Concert
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured the start to feasts season, short-term rentals, community events, history, music and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. Saint Agrippina Benefit Society Celebrates 104th Anniversary Feast [Photos] The 104th Feast of Saint Agrippina di Mineo marked the start of the 2018 Read More…











