For many today, Boston’s Combat Zone is the stuff of legends. Barely a trace of the former red-light district remains, which may account for the endless fascination with the topic. The West End Museum aims to help satisfy the public’s appetite for tales of the bygone adult playground. On Tuesday, October 30, from 6:30 to Read More…
Month: October 2018
Rescheduled to Nov. 3: “Step On It!”, A Sidewalk Scavenger Hunt In Downtown Boston
Hosted by WalkBoston and cosponsored by the Downtown Boston Business Improvement District (BID) and MP Boston. Think you have seen everything in Downtown Boston? Guess again. Join in a sidewalk scavenger hunt through downtown Boston on Saturday, Oct. 27th, at 1:00pm! 12:00pm – 12:45pm: Registration, Old City Hall, 45 School St. Gather in the front plaza. Read More…
Historic Neighborhood Photo: Omni Parker House Hotel
Happy almost Halloween! To get us in the spirit, this week’s photo is of our neighbor, the Omni Parker House Hotel – which is known as the most haunted hotel in Boston. In fact, just as the Shining was inspired by the Stanley hotel in Colorado, another Stephen King novel 1408 was inspired by events Read More…
Weekend Brief: Service Center Halloween Party, Italian Books and Culture Festival, Preschool Movie Hour
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, October 26 and if you’re looking for some good local food, Boston Magazine just named Neptune Oyster as #33 in their list of the best 50 restaurants in Boston, continue reading. Here’s everything you need to know for this weekend… 10:00AM Preschool Movie Hour. Join the North Read More…
What’s The 311? Overflowing Trash Can, Intrusive Light From Downtown, and Ladder on Street
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Overflowing Trash Can at The Gassy “Snow Hill North End Gassy Park” The original 311 post can be found here. The case was submitted and opened Read More…
North End Teen Competes in the Head of the Charles
If you live in Boston, you are well aware of the Head of the Charles weekend. Although if you aren’t a rowing fan, it could be just the frustration of constant chaos in an already bad traffic city, but for one North End family it meant even more this past weekend. Head of the Charles Read More…
Boston Magazine Names Neptune Oyster in Top 50 Restaurants
The North End’s Neptune Oyster has been ranked #33 in Boston Magazine‘s list of top 50 restaurants in Boston, released earlier this week. Located at 63 Salem Street, it’s not uncommon to see a line forming outside this local seafood spot before it’s even open for the day. According to Boston Magazine, Neptune Oyster offers “stellar Read More…
Monica’s Pasta Shop Opens on Richmond Street in Boston’s North End
Monica’s Pasta Shop is now open at 141 Richmond Street, on the Freedom Trail, and next to the longstanding Vinoteca di Monica. The homemade pasta story at Monica’s goes back to 1995 when Chef Jorge Mendoza Iturraide brought fresh pasta to the menu at the original Monica’s restaurant. Now, these pastas are available retail along Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Harvest Party, Book Launch, Kids Craft, OSIA Swearing In
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, October 25. Here’s a joke from local comedy writer Ben Alper: “Taco Bell is returning to Boston, opening a new restaurant on Summer Street. To celebrate the event, a Paul Revere impersonator will be on hand, shouting, “The chalupas are coming!” – Ben Alper. Here’s what else Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: Festive Team Spirit, Puddle Pics & Fall Favorites
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. Festive Team Spirit https://www.instagram.com/p/BpU6qyGH7Pf/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpTBCGenEHY/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpTJ5mBgnca/?tagged=northend Puddle Pics https://www.instagram.com/p/BpVAmdwBC5X/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4gw43BPsR/?taken-at=254372545 Fall Favorites https://www.instagram.com/p/BpUQ0lWgcgh/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpJVMOGAExR/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BowWQNZnMk5/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpFscfVlF-U/?taken-at=254372545 https://www.instagram.com/p/BpUTy6nHwvd/?tagged=northendboston https://www.instagram.com/p/BpS6Mx2hrkM/?tagged=northend Furry feature: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo6dFwolWdH/?hl=en&taken-at=254372545 Read More…
Early Voting in Boston Now Through November 2
Vote Early Boston, a citywide effort to allow early voting for the upcoming 2018 state election, is taking place October 22 through November 2. Boston’s main early voting site is City Hall, with voting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Voters Read More…
Massachusetts Health Centers Oppose Question One [Letter to the Editor]
As the leader of a community health center already challenged by a statewide nursing shortage, we are joining the Massachusetts League of Community Health Centers in opposing Question 1. The proposed mandated nurse staffing levels at hospitals would drain nurses from community-based primary care settings. It is at these community-based settings that critical preventive and Read More…