For Boston residents who rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), gaining access to food has proven even more difficult as stay-at-home advisories and limited transportation options continue during the COVID-19 pandemic. More Bostonians are opting to remain at home during the City’s coronavirus surge, resulting in grocery delivery services no longer having available Read More…
The New England Aquarium, along with the Boston Children’s Museum, Museum of Science, Museum of Fine Arts, and Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA) are urging Congress to support emergency relief funding for aquariums, zoos, and non-profit museums amid the COVID-19 outbreak. In a joint letter to the Massachusetts Congressional delegation, these cultural institutions have pointed out Read More…
Today is Thursday, April 16 and here’s a joke from local comedian Ben Alper: Massachusetts is joining a group of 6 northeast states in a coordinated effort to slowly re-open each state’s economies. In a show of goodwill, Gov. Charlie Baker has temporarily banned the phrase, “Yankees suck.” Here’s what else you need to know Read More…
For six years Marathon Daffodils has lined the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon route, as well as Boston’s neighborhood parks, with bright yellow daffodils on Marathon Monday to honor those who lost their lives in the Marathon bombings of April 15, 2013. Although the Boston Marathon will not be taking place in April 2020 due to Read More…
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The USS Constitution shares their One Boston Day message of thanks for first responders, medical professionals, and delivery and grocery workers who are on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19. The “thank you” message was written by the crew in wooden letters and signal flags. One Boston Day 2020 marks the seventh anniversary of Read More…
Pasquale Petti, 84, of Boston’s North End, passed away on April 13, 2020. He was born in Boston on December, 24, 1935, the son of the late Peter and Rose (Luongo) Petti and was a lifelong resident of the North End. He was a laborer most of his life, working hard to support his family. Read More…
Earlier this month, Maria the Dressmaker put her skills to work making masks to help with the coronavirus pandemic. Since then, Maria has been busy filling orders! Mask orders ready to be picked up are displayed in the image below. Fulfilled orders begin with those placed on April 11 – 13. An envelope with your Read More…
Today is Wednesday, April 15 – the sixth annual One Boston Day marking the seventh anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings. One Boston Day is a day that encourages random acts of kindness and spreading goodwill. This year, One Boston Day will look a bit different as the City continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic. There will 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. Illegal Graffiti Behind Eliot School This 311 user says, “This “NEP” character is always tagging properties in the North End. This is on a fence which Read More…
Last month Governor Baker issued an emergency order that required all employers who do not provide COVID-19 essential services to close their physical workplaces to slow the spread of the coronavirus. Industries that are exempt include healthcare, public safety, groceries and take-out restaurants, utilities and infrastructure. The list does not include recreational marijuana shops, which Read More…
The sixth annual One Boston Day on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 will mark the seventh anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings. One Boston Day encourages random acts of kindness and spreading goodwill. Over the past five years on this day, activities across the City give individuals an opportunity to give back to their community. The Read More…