Today is Thursday, February 21 and if you think you have what it takes to be a street performer, apply for an audition to be a Faneuil Hall street performer, see additional details here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Seniors Connect: “Mid-August Lunch” Film Screening. Stop by the North End Read More…
It was a good day for affordable housing efforts in the City of Boston as hundreds of new units were funded throughout the city at a celebratory event held in the North End. Mayor Walsh and local officials gathered at the Knights of Columbus building at 41 N. Margin Street, the future site of 23 Read More…
Since February is Black History Month, I thought it would be interesting to remember an important, but now largely forgotten, resident of the North End, an African slave named Onesimus. In 1706, Cotton Mather received a slave as a gift from his congregants. This was an extravagant gift because slaves were not only expensive to Read More…
Street Performers have long been apart of the Faneuil Hall experience. They captivate audiences with their jaw-dropping stunts, musical acts, and mind-boggling balance routines. We are currently seeking new performers to be apart of our program. If you are interested in becoming apart of the program, please register for an audition here: http://bit.ly/2019Audition. If you Read More…
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Holy Land pilgrimage – Journey with Jesus – with Fr. Antonio Nardoianni along with Colleen and John Willard. The trip will take place from October 27-November 7, 2019 (12 days) at a cost of $3,295. More information and sign-up online here.
Today is Wednesday, February 20 and here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM Children’s Winter Festival. Mayor Martin J. Walsh and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department will be bringing the annual Children’s Winter Festival to Boston Common in partnership with the Highland Street Foundation during school vacation week, see additional details Read More…
February 21, 2019 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Price: Free and open to the public Where: BSA Space, 290 Congress Street, Boston It is vacation week! Looking to get out of the house and build? Join the BSA Foundation for a LEGO® Challenge using BSA Space’s extensive collection of LEGO® bricks. What should a new building in Boston look like? Read More…
Chase Bank presented plans for 50 Salem Street to the North End / Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) on February 14th. The location at 50 Salem Street was formerly occupied by Peet’s Coffee and Goody Glover‘s before that. Ownership changes and subsequent rent increases have been challenging, according to previous lease occupants. Chase Bank emphasized they would commit to Read More…
Boston Freedom Wheel, LLC. is proposing a 200-foot “observation wheel” at the end of Long Wharf on the Boston Harbor watersheet. The plans would include two, 2-story cafe buildings and outdoor seating for 700 people, covering a total of 34,000 square feet and operating year-round. The company has said they will look to partner with Read More…
Puppeteers Jonathan Keezing and Karen Schumer of Caravan Puppets entertained children at the North End Library on Tuesday afternoon with the story of The Four Season Bear. This tale of a young bear exploring each season is complete with songs, puppets, storytelling and, as you can see, audience participation! Photo submitted by Dave and Beth Read More…
The ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) recently held its Valentine’s Party for the seniors to commemorate love and friendship. The center had a fabulous turn out: nearly four dozen members of the community, including folks from the Amy Lowell and Blackstone Apartments, dropped in to enjoy one another’s company and Read More…