The Friends of the North End celebrated its 47th annual reunion on Saturday, September 21st at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester, MA. 130 boyhood friends gathered to renew friendships and reminisce about a cherished neighborhood. One attendee summed up the reunion by saying, “This is magical!” There’s nothing more to be said. A 50/50 Read More…
Today is Wednesday, September 25 and if you choose to travel by water to Logan Airport, it could just save you on the other end with a security line reward, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM Kids’ LEGO Club at the North End Library. Description:Drop in after Read More…
The Boston of my youth was a city of well-defined tribes. The Irish in Dorchester, Southie and Charlestown, the Blacks in Roxbury, the Jews in the West End and Mattapan, the gentry in Beacon Hill and the Back Bay, and the Italians in East Boston and the North End. Intermingling occurred in schools and the Read More…
At the start of each school year the first grade and kinder 2 classrooms at the Eliot School in Boston’s North End host a grand opening of their classroom libraries. The celebration promotes reading and get the students excited about the new year. Principal Traci Walker Griffith recently officiated the first graders’ grand opening with Read More…
Saving for your child’s future can be overwhelming, but Boston is here to helpBy Mayor Martin J. Walsh The start of kindergarten marks the beginning of a child’s educational future and here in Boston we believe nothing should hinder a child’s path to success. That’s why, in 2016, and in collaboration with Boston Public Schools, Read More…
The Armenian Heritage Park recently hosted a “Sunday Afternoon For Friends & Family” social. Park supporters and greeters welcomed visitors, answered questions about the park’s history and involvement in the community, and offered guidance to those curious about walking the labyrinth. Designed as an event for all ages, visitors from around the world had the Read More…
The Massachusetts Senate voted on Thursday, September 19 to override Governor Baker’s veto of An Act Relative to Collective Bargaining Dues. The House and Senate enacted the bill earlier this summer, but Governor Baker vetoed the bill citing privacy concerns. The Senate reaffirmed their commitment to protecting public unions’ ability to effectively represent all workers Read More…
October is Italian Heritage Month! The annual kickoff this year will be held on Tuesday, October 1 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the House Chamber, 3rd Floor of the State House in Boston. Coro Dante will be performing the American and Italian national anthems and other musical selections. Attend with friends and family and Read More…
Today is Tuesday, September 24 and it’s Election Day! Get out and vote for Boston’s district and at-large city councilors in today’s Preliminary Municipal Election. Read more details here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Preliminary Municipal Election in Boston. Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Elections will take place Read More…
September 2019 is the 30th anniversary of National Recovery Month sponsored, by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The theme this year is “Join Forces for Recovery: Together We Are Stronger.” This observance celebrates the millions of Americans who are in recovery from mental and substance use disorders. Those who are in Read More…
Mayor Martin J. Walsh joined North End community members, A+J Art+Design, and the North End project team for a ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the completion of the reconstructed North Square on Monday afternoon. Students from the North End’s Eliot School and St. John School performed songs for attendees of the ceremony. Mayor Walsh talked Read More…
A two-alarm fire broke out Monday afternoon at Boston’s Rowes Wharf where the Boston Fire Department reports a fire started in the duct work at Pasta Beach. The first and second floors of the building were evacuated. One firefighter was transported with minor injuries. The cause of the fire is still being investigated. The Boston Read More…