Suffolk University’s Sigma Alpha Epsilon (ΣΑΕ) fraternity worked with Metal Tronics Inc. to construct a new Firefighters’ Boot to replace the one that was stolen last year from the Hanover Street fire station. The “fill the boot” money is collected to support the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). In September of 2013, Engine 8, Ladder 1 of Boston Fire, located at 392 Hanover Read More…
The Olympics in Sochi took away the Bruins for a few weeks, see what impact that had on local restaurants, bars, and hotels. The news this week really showcased the amount of great restaurants in the North End, with new openings from Ward 8, to the old local favorites like Galleria Umberto’s. Prezza, Carmelina’s, and Ernesto’s also were Read More…
This weeks events kick off with several meetings pertaining to the neighborhood. Starting with NEWRA ZLC’s monthly meeting, followed by Downtown Waterfront Municipal Harbor Planning Advisory Committee and Connect Historic Boston Meetings. The North End Library will be hosting a film about love and a girls book club. After the last one was stolen and damaged, Suffolk University’s Read More…
The latest week’s reported incidents from Boston Police Journal Log are listed below for the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of the BPD District A-1. Fraud/ Larceny by Scheme 02/16/14 – 3:30pm A Hull Street resident reports that he attempted to purchase a Sony Playstation from a male suspect. The suspect told the victim Read More…
The cold, windy, wintry weather lately has been testing all of Boston residents, but we aren’t the only ones being challenged. An old map from Philadelphia may be the key puzzle piece in the battle for Long Wharf. The proposal for the Government Center Garage project is gaining traction from multiple angles as the North End, West End, Read More…
A plan to bring a restaurant development to Long Wharf by the Boston Redevelopment Authority has been stalled by a group of North End residents who have brought forward an old map found in Philadelphia, marking the territory as Federally protected space. Speaking of food, is there a better place than the North End to Read More…
President’s Day kicks off a week packed with events all over the neighborhood. Whether it’s at Faneuil Hall, the North End Library, Old North Church, the Nazzaro Center or even the Boston Harbor Hotel, you’ll be able to find an event. Many venues are hosting events all week as part of February School Vacation Week. RUFF will Read More…
The latest week’s reported incidents from Boston Police Journal Log are listed below for the North End / Waterfront area, courtesy of the BPD District A-1. 02/08/2014 – 9 UNITY CT, DRUGS – SICK ASSIST – OTHER NARCOTICS 02/11/2014 – 20 HENCHMAN ST, VERBAL DISPUTE 02/11/2014 – 225 COMMERCIAL CT, HARBOR INCIDENTS 02/12/2014 – 111 Read More…
Parents looking to make plans for February School Vacation week should look a the events going on at the Boston Harbor Hotel. The hotel has created a schedule “for those in search of unique experiences, quality family time or a sense of wonder, fun and discovery.” Starting on Monday February 17th, the Boston Harbor Hotel Read More…
It was another snowy, messy week. Catch up with these top posts. Police are still searching for missing North End Resident, Eric Munsell, who has been missing since last weekend. This week brought the opening of the new Mexican restaurant, Tenoch, on Lewis Street. The blotter brings news of an assault & battery on Parmenter Read More…
Whether you’re planning for Valentine’s Day, February school vacation week, or you’re simply trying to take advantage of Black History Month – there are opportunities for you. Whisk will be doing a special re-opening this Thursday and Friday with a tasting that is sure to blow away you and your Valentine’s date. The Winter on Read More…
A week packed with events for people of all ages and interests. It’s the second week of the month and that means … community meetings! NEWNC, NEWRA, FOCCP and FONEBL will all be hosting their meetings this week. There will also be a diversity workshop, film screening, and parent talk at the North End Library. If you Read More…