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North End Stories Features Corrine Testa and the North End 1940s

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North End Stories has released its latest video as part of a developing “digital narrative” project. In this video Corrine Testa, a lifelong North End resident, recalls what it was like growing up in the North End and shares what she and her friends did after school and on the weekends in the 1940s. See more at NorthEndStories.com.

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Secret Club Helped 19th Century Boston Doctors

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by Kim Whitaker In 19th century Boston, grave robbing was not what you might think. Many of those involved with digging up bodies were using the remains for medical research. Despite the ghoulish undertones, medical training was dependent on a regular supply of human organs necessary for students to practice performing dissections. They couldn’t do Read More…
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Midnight Ride Storytelling Program at Paul Revere House

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FREE for NORTH END RESIDENTS! The Revere House is holding our annual recreations of Paul Revere’s Ride for families next week and we still have lots of spaces open on Wednesday, and Thursday. See times and description below! Midnight Ride Storytelling Program WEDNESDAY, APRIL 18, 3:00 – 4:30 THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 10:00 – 11:30 Find Read More…
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Old North Church Steeple Painting Underway – A High Flying Job [Photos]

Posted on Author Matt Conti

Painting is underway of the famous Old North Church steeple, 191 feet tall, by some high flying workers as shown in these photos shared by Steve Cavanaugh. The project is part of a 10 year plan to restore the historic site in preparation for Old North Church’s 300th anniversary in 2023. In addition to the Read More…