Italian Flag Raising at City Hall October 5

Tuesday’s Brief: Langone/Puopolo Park Meeting, Hypodermic Needle Surges, Signs of Fall

Things to know for Tuesday Events for Tuesday, October 24: 6:30PM Meeting on Langone & Puopolo Park Improvements at Nazzaro Center. The community will come together for a meeting at 30 N. Bennet Street to discuss the proposed improvements for Langone & Puopolo Parks on Commercial Street in the North End, view additional details here. Read More…

How a Jewish Banner from Boston’s North End Became Israel’s Official Flag

The fascinating connection between Israel’s flag and Boston’s North End has come to light in a research paper by Brandeis University professor Jonathan Sarna, recently highlighted in the Boston Globe. Back in 1892 on Columbus Day, hundreds of Jewish residents from the North End marched a white flag with the blue six-pointed Star of David and two stripes from Hanover Street’s Zion Read More…

Photos of Annual North End Italian Heritage Luncheon

The annual Italian Heritage Luncheon was held last Friday with good food, mingling and dancing by the mostly senior crowd. In addition, City Councilor at Large, Ayanna Pressley stopped by the event. Photos courtesy of Robert Pirelli.