Arts & Culture Community

“The Shape of Play” Art Installation Opens at Columbus Park

The Shape of Play, a new public art exhibit by Sari Carel, is now on display at Christopher Columbus Park on Boston’s North End Waterfront. Commissioned by the Jewish Arts Collaborative (JArts) and curated and produced by Now + There, this temporary art installation features an ambient multi-channel soundtrack and sculptures made of pieces reflective Read More…

Community Featured

Weekly Top Reads: Recreational Marijuana Store Proposal, Bellissimo Wins Court Case, New North End Mural, Primary Election Results, St. Anthony’s Virtual Feast

This week’s top posts on NorthEndWaterfront.com featured businesses, art, government, culture, and more! Read on below to see the most popular articles from this past week. Recreational Cannabis Store Proposed For Faneuil Hall Marketplace; Public Meeting Sept. 17 A recreational marijuana retailer is applying for the location at 1 Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Quincy Market Read More…

Announcements

ABCD Neighborhood Service Center Community Food Program

The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) is pleased to announce the expansion of its community food program. These are unprecedented times, as the pandemic continues after all these months. The NE/WE NSC has increased its donations of fresh produce, non-perishables, and other household staples. Would you or someone you know find some groceries helpful? This Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: Sending a Taste of Massachusetts, Boston Falls in Ranks as a Tourist Destination

Today is Friday, September 4 and if you know someone who is missing a taste of home—or more specifically missing a taste of the North End, now you can send them exactly that, read more on the Boston Herald. Here’s what you need to know for this weekend… Notable News: Labor Day weekend travel: Flights Read More…

Featured Photos & Videos

Social Highlights This Week: Black & White and Breakfast

Check out our weekly social media highlights from residents and visitors in the area. To be featured, tag us @northend.waterfront on Instagram, @northendboston on Twitter, @northendwaterfront on Facebook. Use hashtags #northendboston or #bostonwaterfront. Black & White Breakfast Furry Feature Reader Submissions

Business

Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center Now Features Night Shift Coffee Cart

The Boston Harbor Islands Welcome Center on the Greenway now features a coffee cart from Night Shift Coffee. Boston Harbor Now partnered with Night Shift Coffee from Night Shift Brewing to introduce the coffee cart to the Boston waterfront, offering Island and Harbor visitors an easy, quick way to grab a caffeinated beverage. Night Shift’s Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Record Breaking Turnout for Sept. 1 Primary, “Rising Stars Award” Chefs to be Featured in Restaurant Week, Rhythm of the Night

Today is Thursday, September 3 and later this month 22 chefs and food world pros from the Boston area will be featured in a restaurant week to share their mouthwatering dishes after being named “Rising Stars Award” winners by StarChefs, read more from Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable Read More…

Community

ABCD Neighborhood Service Center Meal Program Returns

The meal program is back! Many of you remember the monthly celebrations and weekly Friday meal. Unfortunately, during these unprecedented times caused by the pandemic, the ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) cannot have gatherings in the community room at this time, and is closely monitoring city and state guidelines on when it will Read More…

Health & Environment

How Do We Celebrate Recovery Month in the North End?

Recovery Month can be defined as a national observance held every September to celebrate how individuals with both mental health and substance use issues can live healthy, meaningful and rewarding lives. This month has a dual purpose to educate communities and the public about addiction and mental health so that we can understand the tremendous stories Read More…

Arts & Culture

BETA Group Wins Engineering Award for North Square Redesign

The American Council of Engineering Companies of Massachusetts (ACEC/MA) has named BETA Group, Inc. winner of their 2020 Bronze Engineering Excellence Award for their work on North Square in Boston’s North End. BETA Group, Inc. worked with the City of Boston to prepare design concepts for North Square. Through a collaborative design process and public Read More…