Daily Briefs

Monday’s Brief: Early Morning Fire in Charlestown, Kids’ Crafternoons, Tragic Crash

Today is Monday, January 27 and yesterday a devastating helicopter crash in California killed NBA legend Kobe Bryant along with his daughter and several others including John Altobelli – former Cape League coach and father of Red Sox scout, read more on Boston.com Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… 3:30PM Kids’ Read More…

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Weekend Brief: La Befana Celebration, Friday Films, Teen Creative Writing

Today is Friday, January 24 and in honor of Lunar New Year, Faneuil Hall Marketplace will host a number of activities from January 25 to February 10 to celebrate, continue reading. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 12:30PM ABCD Service Center La Befana Celebration. The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: New Report Shows Decline in School-Aged Population in Boston, Estate Planning, Mindful Minis, 30-Minute Reads

Today is Thursday, January 23 and the Pallotta sisters of Nebo Cucina & Enoteca recently sat down with the Boston Herald to share why their Italian lunches were weird growing up, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 12:00PM Estate Planning Presentation at the Nazzaro Center. Join the Nazzaro Center Read More…

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Wednesday’s Brief: Iranian Student Deported, Liberty Hotel Named Among Top 10, Seaport Transit Plan, South Station Project, Podcast + Popcorn, Friends of Cutillo Park Meeting

Today is Wednesday, January 22 and this past weekend an Iranian student returning through Logan Airport to study his spring semester at Northeastern was deported despite a federal judge’s order, read more on BuzzFeed News. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 8:30AM Harbor Use Public Forum: Seaport Strategic Transit Plan. Join Boston Read More…

Community Featured Health & Environment

What’s the 311? Rodent Sighting on Commercial St. & Lewis St., SUV Blocking Hydrant, Broken Sidewalk on Salem St. & Prince 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. Rodent Sighting at Commercial Street & Lewis St This 311 user writes, “Rat tracks in the snow- cars damaged by many rodents in this area-health hazard- Read More…

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Tuesday’s Brief: UMass Looks to Sell 10 Acres on Waterfront Campus, Chilly Commuting Temperatures

Today is Tuesday, January 21 and be sure to bundle up on your morning commute as temperatures will only be in the teens! But you can look forward to some warmer temperature ahead; here’s what to expect from today’s weather forecast from Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: UMass Read More…

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Monday’s Brief: Martin Luther King Jr. Day, NEAD Benefit Dinner, Prohibition 100 Year Anniversary

Today is Monday, January 20 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Today we celebrate the life of the world renowned spokesperson and symbol for nonviolent activism in the Civil Rights Movement, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 5:00PM NEAD Benefit Dinner. North End Against Drugs is offering a fantastic Read More…

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Weekend Brief: Garage Robbery Anniversary, Friday Films, Teen Creative Writing, Kids Movie Night

Today is Friday, January 17 and the forecast calls for an extra layer with temperatures feeling like -2 this morning during commuting hours, read more on the Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Anniversary of Garage Robbery. Brinks Garage was robbed on January 17, 1950 by a gang that stole Read More…

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Thursday’s Brief: Server to the Stars, Top of the Hub to Close, Mindful Minis

Today is Thursday, January 16 and one of Boston’s best known restaurants, Top of the Hub, will be closing this coming spring, read more on NBC10 Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:30PM Mindful Minis. Join Mindful Minis teacher Lauren at the North End Library after school for a stress-reducing and Read More…

Community

Wednesday’s Brief: Hearing Deferred After Wait, Celebrate What Unites Us, Book Club, Molasses Flood Anniversary

Today is Wednesday, January 15 and, over 100 years ago, the Boston Molasses Disaster, also known as the Great Molasses Flood and the Great Boston Molasses Tragedy, occurred in the North End neighborhood of Boston, read more here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Celebrate What Unites Us. Stop by The Read More…

Community Featured Health & Environment

What’s the 311? Fulton St. Trash, Tree Pruning Needed on Commercial St., Street Light Control Box Left Open

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. Residential Trash out Illegally at 149 Fulton St North End This 311 user writes, “Again!!” The original 311 post can be found here. The post was Read More…

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Tuesday’s Brief: Dry January, FOCCP Meeting, Babysitting Classes

Today is Tuesday, January 14 and the Parent University Monthly Leadership Forum, “Why Shared Decision Making Groups Are Important,” originally scheduled for December 10, has been rescheduled for January 28, 2020 at the same location (the Roslindale Community Center) from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more and register here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:30PM Read More…