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Neighborhood Photo: William Dawes Stops in North End

William Dawes was spotted tending to his horses off Harris Street by Dr. Joe Mendola, who went down to wish him a good ride later that evening to Lexington.   “Neighborhood Photo” is a regular feature on NorthEndWaterfront.com. Did you take an interesting photo in or around Boston’s North End / Waterfront? Have it featured by Read More…

BU Summer Course Offering – A Social History of Boston’s North End

A Social History of Boston’s North End Special Topics MET SO 501 This course surveys changes in the North End from the colonial period to the present within the wider context of regional and international developments.  Topics include the early African presence in the North End, Cotton Mather and witchcraft, Hannah Mather Crocker and early Read More…

Prince Street Dog Park Opens in North End [Photos]

Local non-profit, RUFF, Responsible Urbanites for Fido, and the City of Boston held a banner Spring Grand Opening of the Prince Street Dog Park in the North End. The two-level canine park is located in the flights area of DeFilippo Playground, also known as the Gassy. Exploration and open play was the main activity for the dozens Read More…