The West End Museum presents two film nights to complement its current exhibit, “The Old Howard Theatre.” The exhibit of photographs, artifacts, and graphic panels runs through February 15, 2020. Scollay Square: Boston’s Bygone PlaygroundJanuary 9, 2020 at 7 p.m.; $10 / Free to Museum Members; Pre-registration required by phone at 617-723-2125. Scollay Square served Read More…
Join the West End Museum on December 19 at 7 p.m. for a talk on Burlesque. As early as 1858, Adah Isaacs Menken — the highest paid actress of her day — would set the stage for what would become modern burlesque. Lydia Thompson and her import of British Blondes would soon follow, along with Read More…
Today is Wednesday, December 18 and as the end of a decade approaches, Curbed Boston took a look at the Boston area’s most important neighborhoods of the past ten years, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM Kids’ LEGO Club. Drop by the North End Library after school to build Read More…
New design concepts for the Northern Avenue Bridge project featuring a “people first” plan were released on Tuesday, December 10, 2019. The design features two spans crossing the channel – one that would be for buses, shuttles, and emergency vehicles, and the other for pedestrians and cyclists. There would also be a public space underneath Read More…
Celebrate Advent and Christmas at The Old North Church, 193 Salem Street in Boston’s North End. See the full schedule of services below.
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Broken Sidewalk at 145 Commercial Street North End This 311 user writes, “bricks missing and dislocated- trip and fall hazard. Especially a safety concern as many Read More…
The North End/ Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) voted unanimously with 24 votes to approve revised plans for 49-49R Charter Street. The proposal, which originally called for a one-story addition, finally gained support after being opposed in two previous petitions to NEWRA. The finalized plan seeks to convert the building from six residential dwellings to seven Read More…
Fr. Antonio Nardoianni with the Honorable Fucsia Fitzgerald, member of the Italian Parliament, guest of honor at the banquet at Spinelli banquet hall on December 14 where the 2019 High Achievement Award was bestowed on Fr. Nardoianni. After over 15 years as pastor, Fr. Nardoianni is leaving St. Leonard’s Church in the North End. Read Read More…
Vincenza “Vi” Raspa, age 106, of Boston’s North End passed away on December 15, 2019, one month shy of her 107th birthday. Beloved daughter of the late Antonio and Clementina (Celia) Raspa. Loving sister of the late Nicholas Raspa and Anna Arcaro and her husband Paschel. Also survived by loving godchildren, cousins, and friends. Visitation will be on Read More…
Cape Air is looking into serving Boston with seaplanes to create a downtown-to-downtown connection between New York City using 9-seat seaplanes available to the public. The company is working with FAA and US Coast Guard on permitting, and now are working with BPDA on a dock location. They are proposing use of the Boston Waterboat Read More…
Today is Tuesday, December 17 and today’s snow could cause some morning delays for commuters. Here’s what meteorologists are saying about timing, totals and impact – read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: North End alley gets holiday makeover – a tradition for more than 3 decades Read More…
District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards, representing the North End, Charlestown, and East Boston, presented legislative and community updates to the North End / Waterfront Residents Association (NEWRA) at their December meeting. Watch the presentation in the video above and follow along with this timeline. (1:30) In the last legislative year a law was passed Read More…