Winter storm Harper came roaring through the Northeast this past weekend and, although it didn’t bring as high of snow totals as some forecasts were predicting (The Boston Globe marks Boston with only 4.9 inches), it still brought snow, sleet and rain to the city. The stormy weather, combined with two Boston Harbor high tides Read More…
Applications for the 2019 Love Your Block mini-grants are being accepted now through March 1, 2019. This program, part of the larger Love Your Block initiative organized by Boston’s Office of Civic Engagement, provides up to $3,000 for neighborhoods to implement or revitalize a public space such as community gardens and art installations. Applicants can Read More…
Olivia “Liviy” Ambrose was last seen leaving Hennessy’s Bar on Saturday January 19th around 11pm. The bar is located on Union Street near Faneuil Hall, Haymarket and Govenment Center. If you remember seeing this girl or have any information please contact police or her sister Francesca Ambrose at 978-578-5702
Today is Monday, January 21st and the New England Patriots advance to the Super Bowl after winning the AFC Championship last night 37-31 against the Kansas City Chiefs, read more on USA Today. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… Today is Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Free Admission at Several Read More…
On Monday, we celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., the chief spokesperson for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, which successfully protested racial discrimination in federal and state law. MLK Jr. attended Morehouse College for his undergrad and completed his graduate studies right here in Boston at Boston University in 1954. He then served at the Read More…
The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) held their monthly meeting on Monday, January 14. The meeting began with a series of reports followed by a discussion of the NEWNC bylaws. Follow along with this summary and video timeline. (00:35) Maria Lanza gave a report from the Mayor’s Office of Neighborhood Services. Mayor Walsh Read More…
This week’s top reads on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured local businesses, historic events, community spaces, Boston Harbor and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. The Living Room is Closing After fifteen years, The Living Room is closing on January 19th at the end of its lease at Atlantic Avenue Read More…
The Handel and Haydn Society will bring Mozart and Haydn alive with a program featuring Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5, along with Haydn’s Symphony No. 99 and Mass in B-Flat Major on Friday, January 25, 2019 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. Showcasing the acclaimed Handel and Haydn Society Orchestra Read More…
Today is Friday, January 18 and if you’ve been thinking about taking on the #TenYearChallenge, check out the Boston Globe to get a look at how Boston has changed over the last ten years. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Friday Film Series: Conspiracies & Cover-Ups. Join the North End Library 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. Litter on North Street “Litter all over the street and sidewalk curb.” The original 311 post can be found here. The case was submitted and opened Read More…
Friends of Cutillo Park is preparing for its first official meeting on Wednesday, January 30th, 6:30pm at the Nazzaro Center. Kirstin Hoffman gave an update on related activities and some history on the park (once a hockey rink). The group is working on year-round activities to activate the park. A cleanup was held last November Read More…
A new report shows that real estate sales in Downtown Boston took a big hit in recent months with the number of sales down 19.3% to 555 in the last quarter of 2018 versus the year earlier period. In addition, inventory spiked with an increase of 28.2% to 364 listings, the highest in the past Read More…