On December 6, 2018, a team of seven Suffolk University students and their professor worked with two second grade classes and their teachers at St. John School in the North End. This visit was part of a service learning project supported by the Campuses for Environmental Stewardship (CES) program and Suffolk University’s Center for Urban Read More…
The Gilardi Group and Divine Design Center hosted their eighteenth annual Toys for Tots fundraiser earlier this month. Toni Gilardi of Gibson Sotheby’s International Realty shares a special thank you for the continued success of this event: Thank you to all for your continued support throughout the years! Of course none of this is possible Read More…
The Friends of the North End held their annual “La Festa dei Sette Pesci”, Feast of the Seven Fishes, on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Sons of Italy in Winchester. Cooking for the Festa were master chefs Vito Aluia and Joe Blazo, assisting in the kitchen were Paul LaVecchia, Frank Marino and Sam Viscione. Read More…
An Italian-American Christmas Concert On Sunday, December 16, the The Saint Leonard Choral Society accompanied by The North End Chamber Orchestra will perform its Annual Christmas Concert. The concert will be led by Musical Director Dr. Dan Drzymalski, assisted by Mr. Jake Hudgins. Continuing with tradition, the concert will be held in the lovely setting Read More…
Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, December 14. You will see below there is plenty to do in the neighborhood this weekend and then also check out Boston.com’s list of 10 things to do around the city. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… Friday, December 14 12:30PM ABCD Holiday Read More…
It was standing room only to hear Handel’s Messiah (Part 1) presented together by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center and Boston Landmarks Orchestra. Conducted by Christopher Wilkins, the free public concert was held at the historic and newly restored Saint Leonard Church in the heart of Boston’s North End. The concert featured the Read More…
By Martin J. Walsh For over a century, the Nazzaro Community Center has represented the heart and soul of the North End. Generations have gathered there to learn, play, and have fun. While carrying on the rich traditions of this historic neighborhood, it’s also important that the center respond to the community’s changing needs. Throughout Read More…
The Boston City Council considered putting restrictions on marijuana dispensaries and liquor stores opening near rehabilitation facilities at their meeting on Tuesday morning. District One Councilor Lydia Edwards said she is not against marijuana, in fact she voted in favor of legalizing it; however, she wants to make sure there are rules and regulations to Read More…
Downtown Journal An occasional column about city life Lydia Edwards is a brave woman. The freshman city councilor represents District One, which includes the North End, and she has chosen to wrap herself around a perilous issue haunting everyone – garbage. In fact, the disposal of waste goes to the heart of the preservation of 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. Pot Hole Found at Christopher Columbus Park “Dangerous pothole inside park.” The original 311 post can be found here. The case was submitted and opened on Read More…
The ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center will celebrate their annual holiday party on Friday, December 14 at 12:30 p.m, complete with a performance by the North End Music & Performing Arts Center at 3:30 p.m. See the holiday party flyer, as well as the service center’s December calendar, posted below. Click Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, December 13. Here’s a joke from local comedy writer Ben Alper: “Urban Axes, the Boston area’s first ax-throwing bar officially opened in Somerville. The drinking establishment will also host a wine tasting and cheese cubing night.” – Ben Alper. Here’s what else you need to know for Read More…