Cinema Paradiso Film Screening at Christopher Columbus Park on Thursday, August 29, 2013

Trellis Lighting at Christopher Columbus Park Showcases New LED Lights [Photos]

The 13th annual lighting of the Christopher Columbus Park trellis brought out hundreds on a chilly Monday night for the debut of new, state-of-the-art, dimmable LED lights. “Every year it is thrilling to watch the park transform into a winter wonderland when the trellis is illuminated,” said Joanne Hayes-Rines, President of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. FOCCP Read More…

Picture Puzzle: “Chris” Bathed in Light

One of the rules to occasionally break is the “rule of thirds.” Sometimes things just line-up as “Chris” does in this picture from Christopher Columbus Park where he is bathed in light. I took this photo in December 2012 shortly after a snow storm where the lights were glowing against the dark blue sky. Arrange Read More…

Protest Signs Greet Mayor at North End / Waterfront Coffee Hour

Citywide media were on the scene for the latest City Hall employee indictment, but North End / Waterfront residents tried to get the Mayor’s attention on several community issues at Wednesday’s coffee hour. Neighbors came out in force to protest the closing of the North End Nursing Home and to stop the proposed developments at Harbor Garage and Read More…