Sgt. Thomas Lema and Officer Teddy Boyle spoke with residents this week at the December North End Public Safety Meeting. The final meeting of 2013 brought some positive news in terms of crimes and crime statistics. The number of serious crimes continues to decrease in the North End. In November, only 16 “Part I” (serious) crimes Read More…
Thanksgiving was a week ago and less than three weeks until Christmas puts this Holiday season at a dead sprint. If you’re done digesting last weeks dinner, take a look at the review about Quattro on Hanover Street. If you haven’t heard about the newly opened Ward 8, take a look at some of their recipes and Read More…
The holiday activities are off and running. With the season in full swing, there are plenty of events to get you in the spirit. Stop by the North End’s Steriti Skating Rink on Saturday, bring an unwrapped toy to receive a free skate rental and ice time to skate around. Holiday concerts are also great events Read More…
Chances are you’re not moving too much at the moment – either you’re exhausted from the shopping sprint of Black Friday, or you’re still trying to digest your turkey coma from last night. Either way, take a moment to check up on some of the things you might have missed when you were enjoying Thanksgiving! The weekend is Read More…
Whether you’re traveling for the holiday or have some downtime around the house, take a few minutes and catch up on the neighborhood buzz! Read about a new business coming to the North End, how Boston is set to ban smoking in all city parks, the Greenway’s progress and a new $190 million tower being Read More…
As we look back on some of the articles over the past week, the North End lost a friend and many found out they are now in a flood zone. In case you don’t watch a lot of TV, check out the Wild Duck commercial. See what a stabbing suspect said and check out some of Read More…
The holiday activities are starting this week with the Columbus Park Trellis Lighting and then it is on to the Thanksgiving holiday. Be sure to plan ahead and get to your destination safely. Whether you’re hanging around the neighborhood or traveling, nobody likes to be in a rush. Thanksgiving brings turkey, apple pie and football Read More…
Dozens of business owners, cycling advocates and residents gathered on Thursday evening for the presentation of a cycle track design as part of the reconstruction of Causeway Street. Led by city officials, the meeting specifically pertained to the Bulfinch Triangle/West End neighborhood section of “Connect Historic Boston.” This is a $23 million program to link Read More…
This week, we found links including the latest North End cannoli contest, updates on the Government Center Garage redevelopment and a restaurant on Hanover Street rising in the ranks. Whether you stop in at Goody Glover’s for a round or to help track down the yoga shoe thief, be sure to take a few minutes and Read More…
The week prior to the Thanksgiving madness always proves to be hectic and stressful. Work places are trying to crunch in as much as possible, school assignments are due, and holiday preparations are in the back of your head. These events can give you something to look forward to if you’re too impatient to wait for Read More…
As we look back on some of the articles over the past week, there is no doubt it was a wild one. A loud party results in multiple arrests, shops are leaving Cross Street Plaza and the usual trash suspects. No matter how bad your week has been, take a few minutes to check out Read More…
This week, we found some links to the best ways to park in the neighborhood, a “day in the life” at the Improv and an alternative perspective on bike lanes. Also, a Wall Street Journal article highlights the “gentrifying” statistics behind the housing market boom in Boston from 2000 to 2007. The Living Room chimes Read More…