Today is Monday, April 20 – Patriots Day. The Paul Revere House and the Old North Church & Historic Site, two North End sites that played pivotal roles in Paul Revere’s midnight ride 245 years ago, will commemorate Patriots’ Day a bit differently this year. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these sites will celebrate virtually Read More…
Today is Friday, April 17 and Boston could potentially see it’s latest snowfall in the season since the 1990s tonight. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Public Hearing on rent relief for commercial and residential tenants in City and BPDA owned properties. Members of the public are cordially invited to view and Read More…
Today is Thursday, April 16 and here’s a joke from local comedian Ben Alper: Massachusetts is joining a group of 6 northeast states in a coordinated effort to slowly re-open each state’s economies. In a show of goodwill, Gov. Charlie Baker has temporarily banned the phrase, “Yankees suck.” Here’s what else you need to know Read More…
Today is Wednesday, April 15 – the sixth annual One Boston Day marking the seventh anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings. One Boston Day is a day that encourages random acts of kindness and spreading goodwill. This year, One Boston Day will look a bit different as the City continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic. There will Read More…
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. Illegal Graffiti Behind Eliot School This 311 user says, “This “NEP” character is always tagging properties in the North End. This is on a fence which Read More…
Today is Tuesday, April 14 and Governor Charlier Baker has announced Massachusetts is now part of a multistate pact on a post-coronavirus economy. Read more on the Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM First Steps – Early Childhood Dance Class – Online Drop In. It’s never too early to Read More…
Today is Monday, April 13 and former Boston Bruins player Colby Cave passed away at the age of 25 on Saturday after being placed in a medically induced coma earlier last week following brain surgery, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 3:30PM Speak for the Trees: Read More…
Today is Friday, April 10 and some throughout the state are asking, “If liquor stores are essential, why aren’t marijuana dispensaries?” As a result, five licensed marijuana dispensaries and one veteran cannabis user filed a lawsuit alleging a breach of the equal protection clause, read more on Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to Read More…
Today is Thursday, April 9 and here’s a joke from local comedian Ben Alper: “Gas is now below $2 a gallon – good news if you plan on taking a long trip to the end of your driveway.” Here’s what else you need to know for today… 11:30AM NEMPAC Virtual IG Fingerstyle Guitar Basics. Singer/songwriter Read More…
Today is Wednesday, April 8 and David Ortiz once again has a message for the city of Boston during these difficult times “We have been down before, but we know how to bounce back”, read more on Masslive.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Passover begins at sundown on Wednesday, April 8, Read More…
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. Lack of Social Distancing on Hanover St. This 311 user says, ” Daily gathering at this restaurant in the North End hasn’t stopped during this pandemic. Read More…
Today is Tuesday, April 7 and if you’re a local restaurant still offering pick up or delivery, consider sharing your information to be added to a local flyer, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 11:30AM NEMPAC Virtual IG Intro to Playing Piano. Did you ever wonder what a first Read More…