Today is Monday, February 24 and as of yesterday the state of Massachusetts’ hands-free driving law is officially in effect, read more about what you can and cannot do on The Boston Globe. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… Early Voting Begins. All voters registered to vote in Boston are able Read More…
Author: Katie Babb
Weekend Brief: Senne Acquires One Lewis Wharf, Puppet Shows, Friday Films, Colonial Kids Corner, Teen Writing Group, Sports Night, Nazzaro Building Study
Today is Friday, February 21 and next month Arcadia Publishing is releasing Dyke Hendrickson’s New England Coast Guard Stories, featuring profiles of “the varied careers and contributions of the brave men and women throughout New England who ensure the service remains Semper Paratus-Always Ready.” Learn more at arcadiapublishing.com. Here’s what else you need to know Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Commuter Dock Coming to East Boston, Children’s Winter Festival, Open Air Art Studio, Colonial Kids Corner, Community Paint Night
Today is Thursday, February 20 and if you’re craving something delicious, one foodie suggests Boston hides some of Massachusetts’ best pizza in plain sight, including here in the North End! Read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 11:00AM Children’s Winter Festival on the Boston Common. During vacation week for public Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Trillium Among Best Brewers, Celebrating What Unites Us, Become a Magician or Circus Performer, Youth Bingo, Book Club, Lecture Series
Today is Wednesday, February 19 and Dine Out Boston – aka Restaurant Week Boston – is a great way for diners to experiences some of the best the city has to offer, while being a bit more budget conscious. Read more about some of the amazing deals for the upcoming week in March on Boston.com. Read More…
What’s the 311? Prince St. Pothole, Salem St. Crosswalk Needs Painting, Street Light Out on North St.
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. Pothole at 94 Prince St North End This 311 user writes, “Damaged pot hole/street lighting box that causes loud noise when driven over that’s disruptive to Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: BAA Monitoring Coronavirus After Japan Limits Tokyo Marathon, Call Upon a Colonial, Scavenger Hunt
Today is Tuesday, February 18. Before John Wilkes Booth became Abe Lincoln’s assassin and before Boston Corbett became Booth’s assassin, both knew the Boston neighborhood well, maybe even crossing paths on Tremont Street a time or two, read more on Universal Hub. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 11:00AM Call Upon a Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Greenification, Kids’ Cooking Class, 21-Gun Salute, Valentine’s Day Celebration
Today is Monday, February 17 and there have been quite a few star sightings around the city this year and that’s just the beginning! Boston.com has pulled together a list of all the Hollywood movies and TV shows filming in Massachusetts in 2020, check it out here. Here’s what else you need to know for Read More…
Weekend Brief: Valentine’s Day Activities, Best Pizza Around, Teen Creative Writing, Heart-Filled Event, Friday Film, Music Hall Night
Today is Friday, February 14 and there’s no shortage of opportunities to celebrate the ones we care about – or even treat ourselves to a bit of fun. Here are just a few ideas on how to make the most of this Valentines Day, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for this Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Galleria Umberto Featured, North End Love Letters, Mindful Minis, 30-Min Reads, NEWRA Meeting
Today is Thursday, February 13 and all over the world people are writing love letters to the neighborhoods they live in and Apartment Therapy recently featured one of the love letters to Boston’s North End, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:30PM Mindful Minis. Join Mindful Minis teacher Lauren Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Haymarket to Remain Open, Voter Registration Deadline, Coffee Hour, Friends of NE Library Meeting, Intro to Opera, Urban Renewal Lecture
Today is Wednesday, February 12 and if you’re looking for a sweet treat to get you through the week then the North End is the place to be. Two of Boston’s top three favorite bakeries that won’t break the bank are located right around the corner from each other, read more on Hoodline. Here’s what Read More…
What’s the 311? Metal Plates on Lombard Place, Thatcher St. & Endicott St. Parking Issues, Damaged Sign on Endicott St.
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. Metal Plates stored in Lombard Place This 311 user says, “ATTN #ISD. Construction materials insafely stored in Lombard Place, 02113–metal plates unbalanced on the ground, rocking Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Pedestrian Streets, FOCCP Meeting, Coronavirus Economic Effects
Today is Tuesday, February 11 and cities all over the country are controlling their traffic by banning cars from major streets. Mass Streets Blog asked some local advocates where Massachusetts should create their own, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:30PM FOCCP Monthly Meeting at Mariner’s House. Stop by Read More…












