Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Coffee with a Cop, Boston Harbor Pop Up Gallery, The Little Prince, Boston in Bloom

Today is Monday, May 6 and here’s what you need to know for the week ahead Notable News: Coffee with a Cop Stops by the Ausonia Apartments in the North End! Commissioner Gross and Councilor Anissa Essaibi-George joined several officers from District A-1, and members of the Bureau of Community Engagement to share a cup Read More…

Featured Government Transportation

Council Wants to Look Into Parking Reform for the Whole City

The Boston City Council was back to talking about parking remedies during this week’s regular city council meeting. Councilors Lydia Edwards, Annissa Essaibi-George and Andrea Campbell called for a future hearing regarding citywide parking reform throughout all of Boston. “We need to look at every single tool in the toolbox when it comes to parking,” Read More…

Announcements

“The Little Prince” Presented by NEMPAC Opera Project

Alexandra Dietrich | ARTISTIC & STAGE DIRECTOR Dr. Tiffany Chang | CONDUCTOR Daniel P. Ryan | YOUTH CHOIR DIRECTOR Thursday, June 20, 2019, at 7:30 pm, Faneuil Hall’s Great Hall, Boston Saturday, June 22, 2019, at 7:30 pm, Faneuil Hall’s Great Hall, Boston NEMPAC Summer Kick-Off Party | Opening Night, Thursday, June 20, 2019, at Read More…

Government

From the Councilor: Community Impact of Development Projects, Luxury Housing Transfer Free, Bunker Hill Redevelopment and More

April Newsletter from Lydia Edwards, City Councilor for District One (North End, Charlestown and East Boston): I’m thrilled to share great news from the Boston Housing Authority and the Bunker Hill housing in Charlestown. The city is proposing a $30m investment in the redevelopment of Bunker Hill, something I’ve advocated for and fully support. The BHA Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Commercial Street Derby

Without all the controversy of this year’s Kentucky Derby, Maureen O’Leary has a little race day fun on a horse trotting on Commercial Street. (Photo by Bob Somerville) “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling Read More…

People

Obituary: Raymond P. Bono of Everett and Boston’s North End

Raymond P. Bono of Everett, formerly of Boston’s North End, passed away peacefully on May 2, 2019. Beloved son of the late Vincenzo and Mary Bono. Loving husband of the late Dina (Eramo) Bono. Devoted father of Mary (Bono) and her husband Brian MacDonald of Winchester, Vincent Bono and his partner Cheryl Cervasio of Boston, Read More…

Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: New Community Center Site, Taste of the North End, Trio’s Ravioli Shop, Sidewalk Signs, Greenway Photo Exhibit, and Baseball Opening Day

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured local events, development, history, businesses, art, sports and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from the past week. Mirabella Pool Site Selected for New Community Center; Existing Nazzaro Future Uncertain The Mirabella Pool bathhouse/spray fountain area on Commercial Street was selected as the final Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: April Showers Bring May Flowers

All the rain this past week has led to some beautiful spring flowers! Frankie Boyer documented this pretty scene along Greenough Lane. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Send in your photos via email to info@northendwaterfront.com or tag @northend.waterfront on Instagram. Please include a caption or story telling us about your photo. See past neighborhood photo posts.

Event Notices Kids & Families

Annual Christopher Columbus Park Tot Lot Cleanup and Celebration May 4

Join the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) for their annual playground celebration and clean-up in preparation for the summer season on Saturday, May 4 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. There will be free children’s activities including touch-a-truck firetruck, storytelling, pizza and more. See the full event flyer below.

Arts & Culture Event Notices

Celebrate Public Art and World Labyrinth Day at the Armenian Heritage Park

Join the Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway on Saturday, May 4 at 12:45 p.m. to celebrate public art and world labyrinth day! This two-part celebration during ArtWeek Boston is in collaboration with Age-Friendly, Boston Strong Commission, Boston APP/Lab, The Eliot K-8 Innovation School, Boston Public Schools, Greenway Conservancy, NorthEndWaterfront.com, SPARK Boston and Friends of Heritage Read More…