I Am Books, the country’s first Italian American bookstore, is set to open its doors in Boston this fall at 189 North Street (former location of Officina 189). Owner Nicola Orichuia and partner Jim Pinzino have launched a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign to provide the necessary funds to get off the ground. More information about the project, Read More…
Ricky Scimeca was given a North End send-off on Sunday, June 12, 2011. Home for just a week from the Rhode Island 182nd National Guard Infantry Battalion, Ricky ships off to Afghanistan on Tuesday. The Saint Anthony Society hosted the event for Ricky, who was present with many family and friends including his mother North Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park held a successful gala on November 6th at the Boston Harbor Hotel. Proceeds of the annual fundraiser go to the all-volunteer group to provide enhancements for the waterfront park. “It was a wonderfully warm & festive evening,” said gala co-chair Meghan Denenberg. “There were exciting experiential auction items, a terrific Read More…
