Event Notices

North End Yappy Hour – Moved to May 31

Note: Due to weather, moved from May 29 to the 31st, Friday. Brought to you by: RUFF North End, Absolut Vodka, Battery Wharf Hotel, and Polka Dog Bakery, North End Yappy Hour is finally back! Bring your furry friends for Wednesday Yappy Hour to the Battery Wharf Hotel Outdoor Patio at 5:30pm. Our first monthly event Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Barbershop Ready for Stanley Cup Visit, Ari Daniel Lecture (PBS Nova), School Honors

Today is Thursday, May 30 and here’s what else you need to know for today… 7:00PM Lecture: Journalist Ari Daniel from PBS Nova. Stop by the New England Aquarium for a free lecture with Scientist and Producer for the PBS show “NOVA” Ari Daniel as he explains the impact of storytelling in communicating scientific concepts Read More…

Health & Environment

North End Coalition to Hire Staff in Mission to Prevent Substance Abuse

The newly formed North End Coalition met this week to start formulating a strategy for preventing and addressing the substance misuse affecting our community. The Coalition is looking to hire a program director and community outreach worker through federal and state funding. Once a director is hired, the Coalition will develop a strategic plan based Read More…

Sports

North End Pitchers Tossed Combined No-Hitter to Beat Hill House

The early season North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Major League All-Stars played a skilled Hill House All-Stars team on a muggy Monday night at Langone Field. Alex Parisi took the hill and promptly struck the first batter out. After letting up a walk, the third batter got a hold of a Parisi pitch to the Read More…

Business Featured Government

Councilor Worried About Impact Casino Will Have on Seniors

Boston City Councilor Althea Garrison is worried about the impact casinos will have on Boston residents especially senior citizens.  During the last city council meeting, Garrison called for a hearing looking into preventing exploitation of seniors because of casinos. Encore Boston Harbor, located in Everett but on the boarder of Boston, is expected to open Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Featured

An Evening of Authentic Food and Friendship in Support of St. Stephen’s Bell Tower Project

Blessed by the support of many friends, most notably, North End restaurant owners Filippo and Anna Frattaroli, St. Stephen’s Church on Hanover Street was the grateful recipient of funds raised at a special dinner held recently at Lucia Ristorante, with all proceeds going towards the church’s Bell Tower project. The dinner, held on May 21, Read More…

Community

North End Seniors Travel to Foxwoods

North End Seniors, based in the Nazzaro Community Center, have enjoyed three special events thanks to the generosity of the NEAA (Ted Tomasone), Representative Aaron Michlewitz, Senator Joe Boncore and Councilor Lydia Edwards. Besides an enjoyable fun day at Foxwoods, the seniors were also treated to an Easter celebration at Lucia’s Restaurant on Hanover Street Read More…

Announcements Schools

North End and West End Students Earn Boston College High School Honors

Congratulations to the following North End students that earned Boston College High School High Honors for the third quarter: Pietro Brocca, 2021, High HonorsLiam Walsh, 2021, High Honors Congratulations to the following West End students that achieved Honors for the Third Quarter at Boston College High School. Mika Bauk, 2021, HonorsSanjeeva Kalva, 2021, High HonorsEmiliano Read More…

Arts & Culture People

NEMPAC Announces New Educational Director

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is thrilled to welcome Allie Meek-Carufel as their new Educational Program Director! Having already been a part of the NEMPAC organization for many years, Ms. Meek-Carufel has a solid understanding of the great impact NEMPAC has on the community. Over the past few years, NEMPAC has expanded Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Robert Newmans Mystery, Songs of Liberty, Brain Health, Yappy Hour, Old North Speaker, Inside the Combat Zone

Today is Wednesday, May 29. Check out these disturbing “before and after” showing global cities and the impact of climate change. The NOAA estimates suggest that Boston will almost certainly see at least one storm surge of 6 feet by 2050, read more on BusinessInsider. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 12:00PM Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured

Cardinal O’Malley Blesses Statues, Restored Church Hall and Pipe Organ at St. Leonard’s

Cardinal Sean O’Malley celebrated a special Mass at St. Leonard Church on Sunday, May 26th, including a blessing of new wood-carved statues of St. Francis of Assisi and St. Clare, as well as the newly re-constructed pipe organ. Following the Mass, the Cardinal also blessed the newly renovated St. Leonard’s Church Hall. The latest restorations complete an Read More…