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Weekend Brief: Gala Fireworks, Italian Folk Concert, Friday Films, Derby Weekend

Did you catch the fireworks around 10:30pm last night over Boston Harbor? No, it wasn’t for the Bruins, but for a gala celebrating the 100th Anniversary of JA Worldwide (formerly Junior Achievement). (via Universal Hub) Today is Friday, May 3 and here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 1:00PM Friday Films at Read More…

Featured Government Health & Environment

Councilor Wants Pharmacies to Help With Safe Needle Disposal

Boston City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George is requesting a new ordinance to provide for safe disposal of needles through the establishment of a product stewardship program. “We all know the Sharps team collects hundreds of thousands of needles in our streets,” said Essaibi-George during the regular city council meeting. The councilor said with the opioid epidemic, Read More…

Event Notices Photos & Videos

Old North Call for Photography: Rally Point: Bravery + Action

Update: Submission deadline extended to May 5, 2019 (entry details) Old North Church & Historic Site announces a call for photography for the first art show in our exhibition space, Patriots Corner Gallery, located in the Clough House on the Unity Court side of the campus. The famous signal lanterns of April 18, 1775, displayed Read More…

Featured Kids & Families Sports

North End Athletic Association Baseball Opening Day [Photos]

Another successful North End Athletic Association (NEAA) 2019 baseball season opening day was held on Sunday, April 28 at Langone Field on Commercial Street. All teams participated in the event, which recognized Saint Anthony’s Society for over 50 years of sponsorship and support. Four games were played on Dom Campochiaro Field – the Minor League Read More…

Event Notices

A Weekend in Boston: Events Throughout the City May 3 – 5

Welcome to A Weekend in Boston, a weekly post about events occurring over the upcoming weekend throughout all of Boston. For events coming up in the North End, see the event calendar. For more information on each event, click on the event title. Mother’s day is next weekend. I’ll remind you again in next week’s Read More…

Food & Drink

Trillium Beer Garden Returns to the Greenway, City Winery Adds New Wine Garden

Summer is coming and with it, open-air beer and wine gardens on the Greenway! The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy has announced the opening dates for the returning Trillium beer garden at the corner of High Street and Atlantic Avenue, as well as a new wine garden run by City Winery at Dewey Square. Trillium Garden Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Ciao Bella to Takeover North Square Oyster, Mah Jongg Club, Neighborhood Night, Public Safety Meeting

Today is Thursday, May 2 and here’s what else you need to know for today… 11:00AM Mah Jongg Club. Every Thursday in May, come by the North End Library and play the American-style variant of this tile-based game that originated in China and requires skill, strategy, and calculation. Beginners are welcome. No sign up is Read More…

Featured Photos & Videos

Social Highlights This Week: Boats, Bridges and North End Parks

Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents and visitors in the area. To be featured, tag us  @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Boats & Bridges North End Parks Furry Feature