The Globe profiles life in the 1940’s based on the recently released 1940 census which included details about employment and education. Boston had an unemployment rate of 13% then with only about 10% of the working population identified as “professionals.” The vast majority of workers were in the trades or clerical/sales. The article profiles several Read More…
Societa San Giuseppe di Riesi held their annual procession to honor the popular Saint Joseph on Sunday afternoon. Carrying the St. Joseph statue through the streets of Boston’s North End, the group was accompanied by the the North End Marching Band and the Northeast Italian-American Band. Enjoy these photos from the day. See the North End Feast Schedule for the dates of upcoming Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for August 2014 was awarded to the Peterlin Family at 33 Clark Street. The award was presented by Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). The monthly award is voted by NEWRA’s Executive Committee and presented to local businesses, organizations and property owners Read More…
