Community Photos & Videos

Love & Friendship Was in the Air at the Neighborhood Service Center Valentine’s Party

The ABCD North End West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) recently held its Valentine’s Party for the seniors to commemorate the love and friendship that individuals of all ages find through their peers. The center had a fabulous turn out: nearly four dozen members of the community, including folks from the Amy Lowell and Read More…

People

North End Residents to Run Boston Marathon for Mass General

North End residents Jay Karamourtopoulos and Erin Durgin will run in the 124th Boston Marathon on April 20 as part of the Massachusetts General Hospital Marathon (MGH) Team. The two will be supporting two important causes: Karamourtopoulos for the Mass General Hospital for Children Pediatric Cancer Team and Durgin for the Emergency Response Fund. The runners supporting Read More…

Community Event Notices

North Street Grille Neighborhood Night to Benefit North End Against Drugs Mar. 5

North Street Grille continues to host “Neighborhood Night” on the first Thursday of each month to support North End neighborhood nonprofit agency programs. The March event will take place on March 5 and will benefit North End Against Drugs (NEAD). North Street Grille’s Neighborhood Nights have been a big hit, raising thousands of dollars for local Read More…

Featured Government

Presidential Primary Results: Joe Biden Wins Boston and Massachusetts

Massachusetts voters took to the polls along with thirteen other states to cast their ballots in the Presidential Primary on March 3rd, also known as Super Tuesday. In Boston’s Democratic Primary, Former Vice President Joe Biden narrowly came out on top with 30.11% of the vote (43,210 ballots), beating out candidate Bernie Sanders who had Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Seafood Expo Cancelled Due to Coronavirus, Oscar Wilde Film Series, Boston Massacre Family History, NEMPAC Annual Public Meeting

Today is Wednesday, March 4 and cases of COVID-19 are continuing to rise across the world and here in the United States. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and help prevent the spread of the disease, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:30PM Oscar Wilde Film Read More…

Community Featured Health & Environment

What’s the 311? Dog Park Broken Equipment, Fleet St. Lights Out, Hanover St. Sign Damaged

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 Park Equipment at De Filippo Playground This 311 user says, “RUFF North End dog park – lower level gate bolts detached. Attn: Rob Talevi.” The Read More…

Featured People

North End Resident Kathryn Burton Named Mayor Walsh’s Chief of Staff

Kathryn R. Burton, a resident of Boston’s North End, has been named Chief of Staff for Mayor Marty Walsh. Burton is currently Director of Operations for New Boston Ventures and previously served as Chief of Staff for then-Massachusetts Treasurer Steven Grossman. In this new role, Burton will focus on accelerating the implementation of the Mayor’s Read More…

Announcements Commentaries

Op-Ed: The Nazzaro Center Should Become a Senior Wellness Center

Students from the Boston Architectural College (BAC) recently presented some possible options for Nazzaro Center use once a new community center is built. They met with many different organizations and stakeholders to develop possibilities based on recommendations they received. They reiterated that the plans they presented were meant to be used as a starting point Read More…

Schools

St. John School Celebrates 125 Years with Roots to Wings Auction Fundraiser

We invite our North End neighbors and all alumni to commemorate the 125th Anniversary of St. John School. Join us at the Roots to Wings Auction Fundraiser on Friday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m., for an elegant night out to celebrate, connect with our community, and raise money for important academic initiatives. This year’s event Read More…

Health & Environment

How Can I Help Protect Myself From COVID-19?

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. To help prevent the spread of COVID-19: Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an Read More…

People

Obituary: Giovanna “Jeanie” (Fralliciardi) Lanza of Boston’s North End

Giovanna “Jeanie” (Fralliciardi) Lanza of Boston’s North End passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on March 1, 2020.  Beloved wife of the late Joseph R. Lanza. Loving mother of Joseph A. Lanza and his wife Lorena of Revere, Kenneth R. Lanza and Michelle Petrigno of the North End, and Christopher Lanza and his wife Read More…

Daily Briefs

Tuesday’s Brief: Super Tuesday, Street Sweeping Resumes, Impromptu Bruins Tailgate for Godmothered Filming

Today is Tuesday, March 3 – the Massachusetts presidential primary when voters will cast their vote for who they want to see on the November ballot, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Tuesday, March 3 Primary Election Day. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Massachusetts Read More…