North End Against Drugs (NEAD) hosted their annual Family Pride Day on Sunday, August 4 at Christopher Columbus Park in Boston’s North End. Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate this annual community event complete with free BBQ, face painting, balloon art, live music, and kids arts & crafts. See photos from this year’s event, courtesy Read More…
Today is Monday, August 5 and if this past weekend’s feast festivities have you feeling a little extra tired on this Monday, then maybe you should opt for an espresso martini this evening. That’s right – the espresso martini is back and Boston.com is naming the top 3 you need to try, read more here. Read More…
The 105th St. Agrippina’s Feast was held this weekend, starting on Thursday evening on Hanover Street and ending with a 10-hour Grand Procession on Sunday through the North End streets. On Saturday night, Montel Jordan sang his famous hit “This is how we do it”, among others to a large crowd. The Sunday Grand Procession ended with the Read More…
The following are recent incidents reported by Boston Police District A-1 for the North End / Waterfront area. Assault & Battery (Dangerous Weapon)07/25/19 8 p.m.Police officers working a construction detail on North St. were informed by neighbors that a male suspect was harassing people walking by their building. Police officers attempted to talk Read More…
Councilor Ed Flynn wants to help Boston close the gap when it comes to public health disparities in the city’s communities of color. At a recent city council meeting, Flynn requested a hearing regarding the issue. “Public health is very important to our residents,” he said. “People of color have troubling health conditions at a Read More…
This photo captures the sunrise from Lewis Wharf in the North End at 5:38 a.m. The water is like glass at that hour, before the ferries and recreational boats begin cruising the Harbor, creating an incredibly clear reflection. According to photographer Bob Somerville, “The beautiful calm allowed me to capture this peaceful, golden reflection.” “Neighborhood Read More…
This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured construction, climate change, neighborhood stories, art, culture and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Officials Cite Contractor as Creating “Unsafe and Dangerous Worksite” After Woman Hurt City officials investigated the scene and the contractor involved in last week’s tragic incident Read More…
The tenth annual Run to Home Base at Fenway Park to support U.S. Veterans and Service Members took place last weekend on July 27. The race raises funds for Home Base, a partnership of the Red Sox Foundation and Massachusetts General Hospital to help Service Members, Veterans and their families heal from the Invisible Wounds: Read More…
North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and Eversource Energy have announced the annual North End Family Fun Festival will take place August 3 to August 9 with all events free to participants of all ages. Among the many special activities, the festival will include North End Family Pride Day August 4 at Columbus Park from 12 Read More…
Today is Friday, August 2 and with all of the colleges in and around Boston, it’s not a surprise that the city’s been named the best U.S. city for students, however it hasn’t cracked the global top 10, read more on MarketWatch. Here’s what you need to know for this weekend… Saint Agrippina’s Feast. St. Read More…
The 16th annual International Sand Sculpting Festival took place this past weekend at Revere Beach. Thousands of people gathered at America’s first public beach to see these impressive sculptures, in addition to visiting food trucks and other vendors lining the Revere boardwalk. Melineige Beauregard’s “Nest” sculpture, pictured above, was this year’s first place winner. See photos of Read More…
The Boston City Council learned more about the North-South rail link, a proposed project to connect North Station and South Station, at a recent hearing. The proposed 2.8 mile tunnel would link the subway system to the commuter rail system so passengers wouldn’t have to switch MBTA lines to connect like they do currently. The Read More…