Janis Christina, a lifetime resident of the North End in Boston, passed away on May 15th, after struggling the past few years with health complications. She was 72 years old. Janis was the daughter of the late Louis and Mary (Gusmini) Christina, and sister of the late Louis Christina. She was born in Boston and Read More…
Today is Wednesday, May 20 and while last month’s Boston Marathon has been reschedule for this upcoming September, organizers are still cautious about being able to host the marathon come Fall, read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM Book Talk: Author Libby Copeland The Lost Family. 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. Park Trash Left at 510 Commercial Street North End This 311 user says, “Park was mowed Tuesday and looks great, but branches and trash were left Read More…
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker presented details on the state’s four-step phased reopening in response to the COVID-19 pandemic earlier this week. Phase 1, titled “Start,” began Monday, May 18. On this date, manufacturing and construction businesses, as well as places of worship, could open with restrictions and capacity limitations. Also part of Phase 1, on Read More…
Renovation of the fields at Langone and Puopolo Parks along Commercial Street in Boston’s North End has recommenced as the state begins its gradual reopening. Massachusetts has entered phase one of the four-step plan to reopen the state following the shutdowns caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting May 18, places of worship, manufacturing and construction Read More…
It must be May because the tulips are blooming in Boston! Put this 55 piece jigsaw puzzle together to see the display at Columbus park. How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. When two pieces are connected, they will click together. If you are “missing” a piece, move Read More…
With extremely heavy hearts, RUFF North End shares the news that we have lost one of the most spirited and loved members of our RUFF family and the North End community. Emily “Emmy” Mahfood passed away Thursday, May 14th. Many of us who knew Emmy have seen her ups and downs with her health. Unfortunately, our Read More…
Today is Tuesday, May 19 and we are officially in phase one of the four-step approach to reopening Massachusetts with certain construction, manufacturing industries, and places of worship resuming operations first, read more about the plan on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 2:00PM Virtual Maker Talk with Erin Fletcher. Join Read More…
North End restauranteurs listened closely to details of Gov. Baker’s four-phase reopening plan and were frustrated to learn that it would be at least until mid-June before indoor dining would be allowed. Even then, only partial occupancy, perhaps 25-50%, would be permitted with the likely addition of strict new guidelines, including social distancing of 6-feet Read More…
Maria Carella, the retired dressmaker in North Square, has been busy making masks for community members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Distribution just got even easier, with masks pinned to the Crosstown Foundation for the Arts studio door in North Square available to anyone who needs one. These are 100% recycled cotton and rubber band masks. Read More…
Downtown JournalAn occasional column about city life On the first Friday of May, I went to sleep next to my husband and woke up early Saturday morning being transported from our bedroom to an ambulance. “What hospital do you want to go to,” one first responder asked. “Mass General,” I replied. We raced off to Read More…
The North Bennet Street School (NBSS) has launched a new virtual series, “In the Making,” to keep NBSS students, faculty, exhibitors, and community members connected during this time of social distancing. May is typically when NBSS hosts their annual Celebration of Craft, a nearly two-month-long exhibition of student and alumni work featuring hand-carved furniture and Read More…