Construction along the Harborwalk at Long Wharf continues with sidewalk repairs across from the Marriott. Or perhaps the city is completing an archeological dig – what are those devices hanging on the wall with wires connected?! Photo submitted by Paula Luccio. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured Halloween celebrations, cultural groups, Boston sports, real estate and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. Photos: 67th Annual North End Halloween Parade 2018 North End families enjoyed the 67th Annual Outdoor Halloween Party on Sunday, October 28, 2018. The highlight was Read More…
A new tradition started this year for All Saints Day where eight religious societies came together for a celebratory gathering in Boston’s North End. Known primarily for their feasts and processions, the groups sponsored a Community Mass with Fr. Claude Scrima and Italian music on November 1st at the newly restored Saint Leonard Church. After Read More…
On Sunday, November 4, 2018, 2:00 a.m., clocks are turned backward 1 hour to Sunday, November 4, 2018, 1:00 a.m. local standard time instead. Sunrise and sunset will be about one hour earlier on Nov 4, 2018 than the day before, meaning there will be more light in the morning, but you’ll likely be commuting home after dark. If you’re planning Read More…
Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) held its annual Dog Show at DeFilippo Park with many local North End residents competing in viewing the fun-filled event. The four categories of competition included unique trick, look-alike, bring home the bacon and RUFF’s very own obstacle course. Councilor Lydia Edwards and Dr. Graham (Back Bay vet) judged the Read More…
Check out these recent neighborhood sunsets. With daylight savings time ending this Sunday, these beautiful scenes will soon be starting an hour earlier! “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, November 2 and here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… IdeaBoston Festival. I AM Books’ two-day festival will take place on Nov. 2 and 3 at the Dante Alighieri building in Cambridge, and will feature dozens of panel presentations, workshops, film screenings, a theatrical Read More…
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. Car Parked Illegally on Entire Sidewalk on Sheafe Street “Illegal parking safety issue.” The original 311 post can be found here. The case was submitted and Read More…
Boston city councilors expressed anger over National Grid not attending a hearing about the city’s emergency plan for a natural gas-related crisis. This week’s meeting was intended to address the potential for an event similar to the gas explosions in the Merrimack Valley. However, the company did not want to attend while it negotiates with Read More…
The North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center held a party on Halloween complete with a pumpkin decorating contest! The winning designs were Sesame Street, Witch with a Walker, and Miss Piggy. Congrats to all the participants!
You may have stumbled upon this old photo of Bartlett Place off Salem Street recently. That’s because it was the featured image for the presentation by Jerome Krase about America’s Little Italies that was organized by the North End Historical Society and the North End Branch Library back in September. This image is a great example of the change Read More…
North End bookstore I AM Books is organizing IDEA Boston – a two-day cultural festival celebrating literature, history, art and more all focused around Italian and Italian-American culture. The event will take place Friday, November 2 and Saturday, November 3 at the Dante Alighieri Society at 41 Hampshire Street in Cambridge. In speaking about the Read More…