When the Southern Italians first arrived in America, their first ports of entry were the big eastern cities – Boston, New York, Philadelphia and others. Life in these metropolises was very different from the small, isolated mountain villages they came from, and it took them a while to negotiate the subtle and not so subtle Read More…
Eliot Middle School students are proving their talents expand beyond the walls of the classroom. In the past week, students received awards in the City Wide Cross Country Championship and in the first debate tournament of the year. Seventeen students participated in the cross country championship, with both boys and girls teams placing third overall Read More…
ABCD’s North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center’s (NE/WE NSC) eighth annual fundraising celebration Buona Sera: An Evening with Friends raised nearly $40,000 to aid low-income and elderly residents of the North End and West End who turn to the center for assistance. For the sixth year in a row, Ron Della Chiesa of WGBH and the Read More…
Nicolina “Nellie” Martignetti just celebrated her 100th birthday on Wednesday, October 11! Nellie grew up in the North End, living first on Charter Street and later on Endicott Street. She now resides at the North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center, where she celebrated this latest milestone birthday. Her secret to a long life is taking Read More…
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, October 22 and here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 10:30AM Story time at the North End Library. Join Ms. Alyson at the North End Library at 25 Parmenter Street for a story time filled with books, songs, activities, and more! Please come prepared Read More…
Thousands gathered around the Charles River this weekend to watch the 54th Head of the Charles Regatta. Photographer Gerri Palladino captured these photos from the race that starts at Boston University DeWolfe Boathouse and ends at Christian Herter Park. All photos by Gerri Palladino.
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Aggravated Assault & Battery10/18/18 9:25 p.m.Police officers responded to Salem Street for an assault in progress. Victim, located on No. Bennet Street, stated she was pushed to the ground and choked by the known male suspect. Read More…
The USS Constitution celebrated the U.S. Navy’s 243rd birthday on Friday, October 19. The ship traveled from the Charlestown Navy Yard to Fort Independence on Castle Island where she fired a 21-gun salute. The USS Constitution then returned to the Navy Yard, firing an additional 17-gun salute as she passed the U.S. Coast Guard Station, formerly the Read More…
This ring was found near the corner of Hanover and Commercial Streets, by the old 7-Eleven store. If it is yours, contact Pauline at 908-930-9766.
This week’s top reads on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured climate change planning, upcoming construction, real estate, local events and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Elevating Sargent’s Wharf, Columbus, Langone Parks and Long Wharf in “Resilient Boston Harbor” Plan Mayor Marty Walsh announced a broad plan to shore up several Read More…
Mayor Martin J. Walsh and The Trust for Public Land announced at Christopher Columbus Park in the North End on Friday, October 19, that the City has reached a major milestone – all Boston residents now have a park within a 10-minute walk of home. Through Imagine Boston 2030, Mayor Walsh allocated over $230 million for Read More…
November 2 at 1:00 pm – Dinner at Eight (1933) November 9 at 1:00 pm – Miracle Woman (1931) November 16 at 1:00 pm – Gabriel Over the Whitehouse (1933) November 30 at 1:00 pm – I’m No Angel (1933) Where: North End Branch Library, 25 Parmenter Street When: Fridays at 1:00 p.m.