Adriana DeStefano and the family at Caffè Paradiso on Hanover Street brought a bit of joy to our neighborhood seniors on Monday by delivering dozens of pizza pies to the entire Casa Maria housing complex for lunch! The pizzas were made right here in the North End with added donations by Pizzeria Regina and special Read More…
Today is Wednesday, April 22 and business was booming yesterday for Pauli’s in the North End when they sold out of their lobster roll kits in just a few hours after being featured on Good Morning America’s steals and deals, read more on WCVB.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 8:30AM Virtual Read More…
How will restaurants and other businesses return to normal (whatever the new normal may look like) once the COVID-19 pandemic comes to an end? A recent article in the Boston Globe highlights different ideas by local tourism, restaurant, and hotel leaders to bounce back once the public health crisis subsides. One idea supported by the Read More…
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. Bike Left at Intersection Of N Bennet St & Salem St This 311 user writes, “Another bike with bent wheels due to lack of secure bike Read More…
Today is Tuesday, April 21 and several Boston celebrities—Amy Poehler, Ken Casey, Julian Edelman, and more—are joining together to show their support for the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund, read more on Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM NEMPAC Virtual Programming: Singing Workshop. Heather Gallagher takes you through a fun-filled Read More…
City Councilor Lydia Edwards (District 1) held a virtual “coffee hour” Saturday morning via Facebook Live to discuss housing concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. She was joined by Joey Michalakes, an attorney at Greater Boston Legal Services, to discuss housing resources and tenant/landlord rights as well as answer questions from residents online. Councilor Edwards, who Read More…
The Gilardi Group of Gibson Sotheby’s recently donated 85 pizzas to the North End Waterfront (NEW) Health centers in the North End and Charlestown. Toni Gilardi of the Gilardi Group / Gibson Sotheby’s Realty said, “My team and I are so happy to help spread a little joy to our neighborhood healthcare workers.” The pizzas came Read More…
As of Monday April 20, Bricco, located at 341 Hanover Street in the North End, is open for take-out. From 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily, Bricco will be offering take-out specific menus that can be found on their website. Please call the restaurant at 617-248-6800 to place an order. Food will be delivered curbside from the restaurant. Signature Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is hosting free and tuition-based livestream programming during this time of social distancing due to COVID-19. See the schedule for the week of April 20th below. Follow NEMPAC on Instagram to join the live Instagram classes (marked with the colorful camera icon) and email Education Programs Director Allie Carufel to Read More…
Anthony M. “Tony” Tammaro, better known as “Cucci” to his family and childhood friends, passed away April 1st, 2020, after a brief illness. Born June 15, 1935 in Boston, Massachusetts, Tony was a proud “North End” Italian through all his days. The oldest of five siblings, Tony was the first in his family to graduate Read More…
Today is Monday, April 20 – Patriots Day. The Paul Revere House and the Old North Church & Historic Site, two North End sites that played pivotal roles in Paul Revere’s midnight ride 245 years ago, will commemorate Patriots’ Day a bit differently this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these sites will celebrate virtually Read More…
Releasing their latest report for the week ending April 16th, the Boston Public Health Commission showed a 67% increase in cases of COVID-19 among city residents over the previous week. Of the 4,763 total cases in Boston, 485 residents have required hospitalization and 122 individuals have died. [Update: As of this writing on 4/18/20, the Read More…