One year short of its centennial, the opening ceremonies at the 99th St. Anthony’s Feast were a spectacle for thousands of devotees of the patron saint. Always on the last weekend in August, the gold-adorned statue of San Antonio emerged to the faithful under the glory of confetti and streamers. A blessing by Fr. Antonio of St. Leonard Church was followed by a Read More…
According to Zillow, Boston is the eighth best city to trick-or-treat (Seattle is #1). Within Boston, the best five neighborhoods, in order, are Beacon Hill, North End, Back Bay, Charlestown and the South End. Authentic Italian restaurants line Salem and Hanover streets, but the neighborhood’s high Walk Score and low crime rank are what puts Read More…
Rachael Ringenberg takes her one-year-old daughter to the Esplanade as much as she can. They head for the Lee Memorial Wading Pool, across Storrow Drive from the signs, “If you lived here, you’d be home now.” Rachael says the Lee wading pool is ideal. It’s not as crowded and chaotic as the Frog Pond, which Read More…
