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La Befana Comes to the North End

Posted on Author Matt Conti

La Befana came to the North End on the traditional eve of the Epiphany, January 5th, to visit all the good children with presents. This year’s actress was Janet Gilardi at the Fisherman’s Club for the Donne 2020’s Befana Christmas Party. In Italian folklore, Befana visits all the children of Italy on the eve of Read More…
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Mayor’s Trolley Tour Stops in the North End [Photos]

Posted on Author Matt Conti

In his second neighborhood trolley tour, Mayor Marty Walsh continued the tradition with a stop in the North End on Sunday afternoon. Kids of all ages came out to see Santa and the lighting of the Prado tree on the Paul Revere Mall. Joining the Mayor were local elected officials, City Councilor Sal LaMattina, State Read More…
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COPP’S HILL MOMENT: A Christmas Story

Posted on Author Thomas F. Schiavoni

It’s that time of the year again when Earth tilts away from the life-giving sun and creatures big and small seek sanctuary in the warmth of a burrow or hearth. Thoughts bend backwards to the past — sometimes all the way to childhood — as creeping darkness slips over late afternoons, shrouding us in remembrance Read More…