Today is Monday, March 9 and the Friends of the Public Garden launched an Instagram photo contest to celebrate 50 years of caring for Boston’s historics three Parks – the Public Garden, Boston Common, and Commonwealth Avenue Mall, read more about the contest here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM City Read More…
Today is Friday, March 6 and some of the city’s priciest real estate is sinking into the earth—including buildings located right here in the North End, read more on the Wall Street Journal. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… “Godmothered” filming. Due to unforeseen production issues, filming of “Godmothered” for the Disney+ streaming Read More…
Today is Thursday, March 5 – the anniversary of the Boston Massacre. The Boston Massacre occurred on March 5, 1770. A squad of British soldiers, come to support a sentry who was being pressed by a heckling, snowballing crowd, let loose a volley of shots. Three persons were killed immediately and two died later of Read More…
Today is Wednesday, March 4 and cases of COVID-19 are continuing to rise across the world and here in the United States. Here are some steps you can take to protect yourself and help prevent the spread of the disease, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:30PM Oscar Wilde Film 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. Broken Park Equipment at De Filippo Playground This 311 user says, “RUFF North End dog park – lower level gate bolts detached. Attn: Rob Talevi.” The Read More…
Today is Tuesday, March 3 – the Massachusetts presidential primary when voters will cast their vote for who they want to see on the November ballot, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Tuesday, March 3 Primary Election Day. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for Massachusetts Read More…
Today is Monday, March 2 and tomorrow is Primary Election Day. Leading up to tomorrow’s election, candidate Bernie Sanders held a rally this past weekend drawing a crowd of more than 10,000 just a few days before Massachusetts’ 91 delegates are available for the taking on Super Tuesday, read more on USA Today. Here’s what Read More…
Today is Friday, February 28 and this weekend we’re getting an extra 24 hours because 2020 is a leap year! What are you doing to make the most of February 29? Check out this Boston Globe article on why we have leap years. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Godmothered Filming. Due to Read More…
Today is Thursday, February 27 and while the North End may be known for its exquisite Italian restaurants, some of the most popular spots in the neighborhood may serve other fare, read more on CBS. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 4:00PM 30 Minute-Reads Club at the North End Library. Short on Read More…
Today is Wednesday, February 26 – Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is a Christian holy day of prayer and fasting. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday (i.e., Fat Tuesday / Mardi Gras) and is the first day of Lent, beginning the six weeks of penitence before Easter. More at Wikipedia. Here’s what else you need to know 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. Key Found at Corner of Endicott & N. Washington This 311 user says, “Key found on the corner of Endicott St. and N. Washington St.. In Read More…
Today is Tuesday, February 25 and on a recent afternoon a couple locals were lucky to be introduced to some North End legends whose stories date back centuries, read more on Aandjartanddesign.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM ZBA Hearing re: Rectory Conversion. The proposal to covert the St. Leonard’s Rectory Read More…