With North End Against Drugs (NEAD) unable to hold their Annual Easter Party this coming Saturday, John Romano dug out some photos of parties from years past. Below are a dozen photos from 2001, 2004, and 2007. Do you recognize the people in the photos? Some still volunteer with NEAD, and others were children then and Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) is continuing its first-ever free open mic community night on Zoom! The next open mic community night is on Friday, April 10th at 6 p.m. Plans were already in the works for this exciting program once the expansion to 48-50 Tileston Street was complete. NOW is Read More…
A pedestrian walks down Hanover Street past an empty Paul Revere Mall, possibly carrying take out from a local restaurant. Many neighborhood eateries are still offering take out and delivery during the COVID-19 emergency. See a list of open businesses and what services they are offering here. Photo by Lisa Armstrong. “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular Read More…
A letter from the U.S. Postal Service: During these challenging times, postal employees are working hard to ensure residents stay connected with their world through the mail. Whether it’s medications, a package, a paycheck, benefits or pension check, a bill, or letter from a family member, postal workers understand that every piece of mail is Read More…
Today is Wednesday, April 8 and David Ortiz once again has a message for the city of Boston during these difficult times “We have been down before, but we know how to bounce back”, read more on Masslive.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Passover begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 8, Read More…
Governor Baker announced today the launch of the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund, which will help support essential frontline workers and vulnerable populations across the state, including Massachusetts residents and immigrants facing homelessness, food insecurity, and loss of critical services as a result of COVID-19. The Fund was conceptualized by the One8 Foundation, who helped establish the fund and provided a lead donation of 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. Lack of Social Distancing on Hanover St. This 311 user says, ” Daily gathering at this restaurant in the North End hasn’t stopped during this pandemic. Read More…
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) hosted its first Free Open Mic Community Night on Friday, April 3rd! This initiative was led by Allie Meek-Carufel, Educational Programs Director & Music Theatre Instructor, and emceed by Josaphat Contreras, NEMPAC Program Coordinator via Zoom. There were 17 talented acts with 20 performers from Boston’s Read More…
Dr. Joseph Mendola spotted his neighbor playing with her child out on their deck with numerous colorful toys. Asking if she minded if he took their photo, the woman agreed it was okay. Mendola writes, “It gave me a moment of pleasure to see a beautiful carefree child surrounded by color in the midst of Read More…
In these difficult times, we are writing to each of you as a member of our parish family to extend our greetings and consolation and to remind you that we are close to you during these days through prayer. In order to maintain and strengthen this connection, we have been working on bringing St Leonard Read More…
Today is Tuesday, April 7 and if you’re a local restaurant still offering pick up or delivery, consider sharing your information to be added to a local flyer, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 11:30AM NEMPAC Virtual IG Intro to Playing Piano. Did you ever wonder what a first Read More…
The North Bennet Street School (NBSS) has announced the school will not reopen for in-person work or teaching this semester due to COVID-19. NBSS closed its building on North Street on March 11, just before Mayor Walsh closed all Boston Public Schools, as the spread of coronavirus began to escalate. Since then, NBSS has moved Read More…