Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: Flower Boxes Return to Richmond Street

Spring must finally be here as these flower boxes at Monica’s are once again blooming along the Freedom Trail on the North End’s Richmond Street. Submitted by David Goggins. “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 Read More…

Announcements Business

KJ Hair Studio Celebrates Five Years in Boston’s North End as a Female Owned and Run Small Business

KJ Hair Studio, a friendly boutique salon in the historic North End of Boston, is proud to be a female owned and run small business. Kellyn Jones, owner of KJ Hair Studio, is excited to announce the salon’s expansion and rebranding. Formerly known as Bow & Arrow Collective for the first four years in business, Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Boston School Expansions, Bike Path Ribbon Cutting, Rally Point Photo Exhibit Opening at Old North

Today is Thursday, May 23 and Hoodline has pulled together a list of the 4 freshest new business to open in Boston featuring Night Shift Brewing on Lovejoy Wharf and Forcella in North Square, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 12:00PM Connect Historic Boston Bike & Pedestrian Path Ribbon Read More…

Featured Photos & Videos

Social Highlights This Week: Building Character, Bruins Fever, 100 Faces

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. Building Character Bruins Fever 100 Days 100 Faces Project [hr] It is our 10th Anniversary and we are celebrating a decade of community news at NorthEndWaterfront.com! Keeping this Read More…

Kids & Families Sports

Nazzaro Center Run Club Finishes First 5k Race

by Laurie D’Elia, BCYF Nazzaro Center Program Supervisor On Saturday May 18, the BCYF Nazzaro Center youth program participated in its first 5k race at Playstead field at Franklin Park. Over the past few months, the boys and girls have been training every Monday and Thursday for 90 minutes each week to prepare for the 3.5 mile Read More…

Arts & Culture Photos & Videos

Photos: Military Heroes Memorial Garden

The Massachusetts Fallen Heroes Memorial Garden at Fan Pier has a special display for Armed Services Day in Boston, leading up to Memorial Day weekend. The display shows appreciation for our fallen men and woman of the Armed Forces with American Flags representing each of the five branches of our military. For Memorial Day, the Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

Lecture: Journalist Ari Daniel of PBS show, “NOVA,” shares his expertise in scientific storytelling

Free lecture at the New England Aquarium: Thursday, May 30 at 7 p.m. Scientist and producer for PBS show “NOVA” Ari Daniel joins the New England Aquarium for the next lecture in their Free Spring Lecture Series. Daniel was the recipient of the Kavli Science Journalism Gold Award for his radio stories on glaciers and climate change Read More…

Announcements People

Local Teen Participating in One Mission Buzz Off; Bake Sale on May 23rd

Local teen, Antonio Romano, is participating in the One Mission Buzz Off. Buzz Off is an event where people come together to shave their heads in honor and support of kids with cancer. One Mission Buzz Off is just like a walk or road race, participants raise money by asking family and friends to sponsor Read More…

Event Notices Transportation

Connect Historic Boston Bike & Pedestrian Path Ribbon Cutting May 23

The City of Boston invites you to join Mayor Walsh on Thursday, May 23 to celebrate the completion of Connect Historic Boston. Connect Historic Boston includes the new green bike trail along Atlantic Avenue and Commercial Street in the North End, expanded sidewalks along the Blackstone Block, and safety improvements on Joy Street and Constitution Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Casino Politics, MFA Lecture in North End, New England Summer Reads

Today is Wednesday, May 22 and if the warmer weather has you spending more time in the sun, check out this list from WBUR on the best summer reads from New England Authors. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM Museum of Fine Arts Lecture at the North End Library. The Museum Read More…

Featured Government Meetings

State Senator Joe Boncore Speaks to Neighborhood Council About Housing and Transportation [Video]

State Senator Joe Boncore spoke at the May 2019 meeting of the North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) with a series of budget updates relevant to the community. Sen. Boncore gave special recognition to the efforts of State Rep. Aaron Michlewitz in his new role as Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee. Read More…