Today is Monday, May 18 and while many are finding ways to give back and donate resources during the ongoing pandemic, one Massachusetts woman will be acting as a “wine fairy” and spreading random acts of kindness around the region by secretly delivering wine to strangers in her town, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what Read More…
Author: Katie Babb
Weekend Brief: Uncertain Future for Convention Center, Celebrating What Unites Us, 2020 Election Prep Hearing, Public Art in the Digital Age, Open Mic Night
Today is Friday, May 15 and if you’re looking for something to do this weekend, here are 10 things you can do while staying inside, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM Celebrating What Unites Us! At-Home Cooking with Oldways. Join the Friends of the Armenian Heritage Park Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Restaurant Owners Plea to Reopen, Mozart’s The Magic Flute, Where Do We Grow Next? Meet the Author, Virtual Movie Club
Today is Thursday, May 14 and local comedian Ben Alper says, “Unfortunately, most of Boston’s North End summer feasts and processions have been canceled. However, for folks longing for that festival experience, GrubHub will be offering a 50lb “Fried Calamari Artery-Clogger-In-a-Box.” Here’s what else you need to know for today… NEMPAC Presents: Mozart’s The Magic Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Quarantine Fatigue Spikes Travel, Old North Speaker Series, Five Ways Flying Could Change
Today is Wednesday, May 13 and if you’re thinking of planning a trip again where coronavirus precautions are the new normal, here are five ways flying could potentially change in the future, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 7:00PM Old North Digital Speaker Series: Jared Hardesty – Brief Read More…
What’s the 311? Homeless Loitering on Hanover St., Turkeys in Christopher Columbus Park, Trash Out Early
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Homeless Loitering on Hanover Street This 311 user says, “Homeless person has set up a homeless hotel behind this pink curtain please come by and disperse Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Encore Reopening Plans, Safe Streets Hearing, Eleven Urban Oddities for Your Next Walk
Today is Tuesday, May 12 and if you’ve been taking some time to get out for some exercise each day and walk the neighborhoods of Boston, here are eleven urban oddities to discover on your next walk, read more on Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to know for today… NEMPAC Faculty Interview & Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Restaurants Hoping to Expand Outdoors When Reopening, NEWNC & NEWRA Meeting with Elected Officials
Today is Monday, May 11 and even by Boston’s standards, life on Boston’s sidewalks has gotten quite frosty lately—low and behold the once Boston drivers have now become the Boston walkers, read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 7:00PM NEWNC & NEWRA Virtual Community Mtg. Join your Read More…
Weekend Brief: Reopening Challenges, JetBlue Suspends Some Service, N. Street Grille Reopens, Celebrating What Unites Us, Food Insecurity and Cultural Competency Hearing, Open Mic Night
Today is Friday, May 8 and JetBlue, Logan’s largest airline carrier, may now be stopping service at 16 airports across the country where service demand is low, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM Celebrating What Unites Us! At-Home Cooking with Oldways. Join the Friends of the Armenian Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Northern Ave Bridge Renderings, Canceled Meetings, Summer Feasts & Processions Canceled, Limoncello Opens
Today is Thursday, May 7 and here’s a joke from local comedian Ben Alper: “A Mass business owner plans to reopen her two family-run golf courses this week in defiance of the statewide ban on golfing implemented by Gov. Charlie Baker – or as she’s calling her act of civil disobedience: the chip shot heard Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: North End Teacher Surprised for Teacher Appreciation Day, F-15 Flyover this Afternoon, Speak for the Trees, Northern Ave. Bridge Project Presentation
Today is Wednesday, May 6 and this afternoon the 104th Fighter Wing in Westfield, MA will conduct a four-ship F-15 flyover across the state to support medical workers. The flyover will be making its rounds in Boston around 12:15PM, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM Speak for the Trees: Read More…
What’s the 311? Public Disturbance on Tileston St., Damaged Sign on Moon St., Thank You to Parks Department
Welcome back to our weekly update that highlights some of the cases appearing on 311 in the North End/Waterfront neighborhoods. All 311 cases are public information and can be found at 311.boston.gov. Public Disturbance at 52 Tileston Street This 311 user says, “Have seen a lot of vagrants in the North End lately. Pretty surprised that the residents Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: How to Celebrate a Socially-Distanced Mother’s Day, Community Preservation Act Hearing, Challenges of Reopening Neighboring States
Today is Tuesday, May 5 and with Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, Boston Magazine has pulled together a list of eight ways to celebrate a socially-distanced Mother’s Day in the city, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:00PM Community Preservation Act Hearing. The City Council Committee on Community Preservation Read More…












