The Wharf District Council met Tuesday night, December 18, to discuss various issues related to the waterfront area and the city at-large. James Hook Lobster James Hook Lobster, located at 440 Atlantic Avenue, is looking to get a beer and wine license for their establishment. The license would be for 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day Read More…
The phone call came at the worst possible time, but isn’t that always the case? Christmas was in four days and Angela was pregnant with their first child. They were living in a fourth floor walk up on North Street which was somewhat renovated. It had heat, hot water and a private bathroom. It was Read More…
The North End Friends of St. Francis House once again held a collection of winter hats and gloves to help the homeless shelter guests keep warm this winter. The drive, spearheaded by Olivia Scimeca, was run in conjunction with the Greenway Realty Group at 155 Endicott Street. Thanks to the generosity of many individuals and Read More…
Margie Sokoll visits to discuss “Spirited Aging,” a notion of aging that supports people of all ages and backgrounds in their search to find meaning, joy, and spirituality in their lives as they grow older. Free, light refreshments will be served. This program is in partnership with Boston’s Jewish cultural center, the Vilna Shul. Where: Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, December 19 and if you’re a fan of conspiracies & cover-up films, the North End Library just released their January schedule for their Friday film series with the entire month showing themed movies of the sort, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Read More…
Lydia Edwards, City Councilor for District One (North End, Charlestown and East Boston) has released a report summarizing the issues she worked on at the Council as well as her community engagement from this past year. One issue directly related to the North End is the ordinance to regulate short-term rentals (AirBnB, etc). Although Governor Read More…
Boston City Council is considering creating a buffer zone that would restrict how close marijuana dispensaries and liquor stores can be to recovery facilities. Regulations already enforced on these businesses say they must be at least half a mile apart from one another and cannot be within 500 feet of a school. Opponents of a Read More…
Friday, January 4: Breach (2006) at 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, January 11: Michael Clayton (2007) at 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, January 18: Spotlight (2015) at 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. Where: North End Branch Library, 25 Parmenter Street
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh The City of Boston’s new plastic bag ordinance is a big step forward in our work to cut carbon emissions, reduce pollution, and create a cleaner, greener city. When the new ordinance goes into effect on December 14, 2018, stores in Boston will no longer provide plastic checkout bags to Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, December 18 and if you’re looking for somewhere to celebrate the holidays, Old North Church has posted it’s schedule for Advent and Christmas services at the church, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: Restaurant staff shortage in Boston According to Read More…
It was a full house at the 2018 North End Christmas Fund Luncheon as hundreds assembled at Filippo’s Ristorante for the annual charity event. The tradition raises thousands of dollars enabling the group to send out over 200 checks to North End seniors, low-income residents and families in need during this Christmas season. City Councilor Lydia Edwards Read More…
O Come All Ye Faithful! Christmas Services at the Old North Church Christmas Eve, Monday, December 24 4 p.m. – Family Nativity Service with carols & Holy Eucharist 10:30 p.m. – Choral Prelude with the Old North Chamber Choir 11 p.m. – Festival Candlelit Eucharist Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25 11 a.m. – Christmas Eucharist Read More…