Stephen Puleo, author of Dark Tide and Boston Italians, has started previewing his upcoming fourth book called A City So Grand, the Rise of an American Metropolis, Boston 1850-1900. “As the title indicates, the book looks at Boston’s transformation during the second half of the nineteenth century, from a “large town” to a world-class city Read More…
“Despite what was termed one of our worst Winter’s, the roses are riotous in this first blooming in Christopher Columbus Park’s rose garden,” said Meredith Piscitelli who works on the horticulture group with the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. She also shares the photo of an 11 inch rose named Veteran’s Honor, adding “We’re hoping Read More…
A Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Leonard Church was held on July 26th with a reception to honor Fr. Claude Scrima on his 80th birthday. “Let me take this occasion to congratulate him and to express my deep gratitude for the considerable amount of work that he still performs on behalf of our parish,” said Read More…
