Shana Cottone, BPD Officer who aided Roseann during the Marathon Bombings receives a standing ovation

North End Marathoner Doesn’t Let Rare Eye Disease Slow Her Down

Battling a rare eye disease isn’t stopping one runner’s vision of finishing the Boston marathon. North End resident Elizabeth Nuzzo is battling a rare eye disease, Acanthamoeba Keratitis, an infection of the cornea in which tiny amoebae, or organisms, attack the eye. The resulting damage can lead to total vision loss. However, this hasn’t slowed Read More…

North End Spray Pool Receives Renovation

As many of the kids know already, the spray pool in front of the Mirabella Pool was recently renovated with new padding and painting. It looks great! Now, if only the sun would cooperate. I noticed this sign posted which appears to credit the renovation: “Emilie Pugliano Trust Fund (1924-2002). This site has been preserved Read More…

Tuesday’s Brief: In-Person Classes May Not Resume This School Year, Boston Celebs Support Relief Fund, NEMPAC Singing Workshop, City Council Hearing on COVID-19 Social Impact

Today is Tuesday, April 21 and several Boston celebrities—Amy Poehler, Ken Casey, Julian Edelman, and more—are joining together to show their support for the Massachusetts COVID-19 Relief Fund, read more on Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM NEMPAC Virtual Programming: Singing Workshop. Heather Gallagher takes you through a fun-filled Read More…