Arts & Culture Featured

Photo Gallery: VFW North End Post 144 Veteran’s Day Ceremony

The North End Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 144 held their annual ceremonies to honor and remember the U.S. military veterans of the North End. Prayers, wreath laying, and remembrances took place on the Paul Revere Mall (Prado). Following the ceremonies, the veterans attended mass at St. Leonard Church with Fr. Michael Della Penna. Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Recycling Dropboxes, Celebrating What Unites Us, Book Discussion

Todays is Wednesday, November 18 and if you have been looking for a place to drop used clothes and shoes, Boston Public Works, in partnership with Helpsy, have placed new dropboxes around the city. The closest locations to the North End and Downtown are in Eastie and South Boston. See the exact locations here. Here’s Read More…

Featured Transportation

N. Washington St. Bridge Update: Demolition 95% Complete; Vibratory Hammer Work Continues 7AM – 3PM

Below is the construction look ahead for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project as provided by the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) for the weeks of November 15 – November 28, 2020. Vibratory Hammer Noise Impacts  A vibratory hammer is being used to install the five cofferdams which will be needed to build the piers of Read More…

Business Featured Food & Drink

Boston Public Market Encourages Shopping Local for Thanksgiving

*Sponsored Post* The Boston Public Market is encouraging everyone to support their local business vendors by shopping at the BPM for your Thanksgiving meal. Read more and see the Market’s Thanksgiving shopping hours in the flyer below. The Boston Public Market, located at 100 Hanover Street, is an indoor, year-round marketplace featuring 30 New England Read More…

Photos & Videos

Neighborhood Photo: King Tide at Long Wharf

Adam Castiglioni shares these photos of flooding at Long Wharf during Monday’s “king tide.” King tides occur when the Earth, sun, and moon are as close to each other as possible in their relative orbits, combining to produce the greatest tidal effects of the year. It is above the highest water level reached at high Read More…

Announcements Arts & Culture

Candlelit Labyrinth Virtual Walk: In Peace & Harmony, Dec. 13

Join City of Boston Office of Arts and Culture, Age-Friendly Boston, NorthEndWaterfront.com, The Greenway Conservancy and Friends of Armenian Heritage Park on The Greenway for this annual celebration, virtual this year, while enjoying the warmth and togetherness of hot chocolate & your favorite cookies. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2020 at 4pm Let’s meet & greet Together Read More…

Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Seaport Transforms into Winter Wonderland, Frog Pond Not Opening for Ice Skating This Year, North End in the Fall

Today is Monday, November 16 and the Seaport is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season. From huge pine trees to sparkling lights, the festive display has been dubbed “Snowport” for the upcoming winter months, read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: Frog Pond Read More…

Community Featured Meetings

Bricco Suites, MBTA Service Reductions, and Public Safety at Residents Meeting

The North End Waterfront/Residents’ Association (NEWRA) held its November meeting on Thursday, November 12th via Zoom. Public Safety Update: Boston Police A-1 Captain Robert Ciccolo provided a brief update, stating that the past 30 days have been largely uneventful in the North End, featuring a decrease in activity of approximately 20-25% overall in the district Read More…

Featured Health & Environment

“We are at another critical point,” Walsh Reiterates Importance of Testing, Staying Home [COVID-19 Update]

There were 97 new COVID-19 cases this week in the Downtown, North End, Beacon Hill, and Back Bay neighborhoods, according to the Boston Public Health Commission’s weekly report through November 12th. This number has been steadily increasing since mid-September where new cases were lingering around the twenties. Last week, there were 46 new cases for the area. Visits Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured

NEMPAC Begins to Transform 48-50 Tileston St. into Tileston Music Center

The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) has begun the process of transforming 48-50 Tileston Street, awarded to the 501(c)(3) by the City of Boston, into a state-of-the art music center. Located in Boston’s North End, this 2,200 square foot public music center will offer community members both professional performances and opportunities to Read More…

Event Notices

Wharf District Council Nov. 17 Agenda: Medical Cannabis Dispensary, Climate Resilience Study, State St. Project, Harbor Garage Update

The Wharf District Council will host their November meeting on Tuesday, November 17th from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. virtually on Zoom. See the full agenda and Zoom login information below. Join the Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/91091784503?pwd=enJvNmZQNEtHYk1sWlBIa1RHa1pUUT09 Meeting ID: 910 9178 4503 Passcode: 889053 One tap mobile: +13126266799,,91091784503# US (Chicago) +19292056099,,91091784503# US (New York) Find your Read More…