Today is Thursday, November 21 and here’s a joke to start your day from local comedian Ben Alper: “An East Boston Dunkin’ was shut down by the Boston Inspectional Services Department after a video surfaced showing mice running around the inside. Further investigation revealed the mice were being paid less then minimum wage.” – Ben Read More…
Author: Katie Babb
Wednesday’s Brief: Canopy by Hilton Begins Construction, Boston Common Tree Arrives, One Waterfront Initiative, LEGO Club, Homework Help, Book Club and The Snow Leopard Project
Today is Wednesday, November 20 and the 45-foot white spruce tree arrived on Boston Common yesterday marking 102 years of friendship between Nova Scotia and Boston, read more on the Boston Herald. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 8:30AM One Waterfront Initiative at Rowes Wharf. Join us for a conversation with the Read More…
What’s the 311? Illegal Parking on Atlantic Ave., Potholes at Polcari Playground, Abandoned Scooter on N. Margin 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. Illegal Parking at 63 Atlantic Ave, 7a This 311 user writes, “Details: Constituent called VERY ANGRY to complain about all the cars parked in Resident Parking Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: 10 Notable Buildings, Story Time, Transportation Network Companies Hearing, Tween Science Lab, Parcel Two Meeting
Today is Tuesday, November 19 and people are already planning ahead on how to avoid Boston’s horrific Thanksgiving traffic, read more on BostonMagazine.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Toddler Story Time. Stop by the North End Library and listen to stories, sing songs, and learn together through movement and play. Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Lobster Roll Lawsuit, Pedestrian Traffic Hearing, Crafternoon, OnBoard Awards, North End Against Drugs Dinner
Today is Monday, November 18 and a Boston-delivery person is suing pop-star Lizzo for libel after the star tweeted saying this person stole her lobster roll, read more on Boston Magazine. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 1:00PM Hearing to Discuss Pedestrian Traffic Calming. Members of the public are cordially Read More…
Weekend Brief: Luxury Condos Planned Along Greenway, How Fires End, The Snow Leopard Project
Today is Friday, November 15 and here are 10 things to do around the city this weekend. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 6:00PM Marco Rafala: How Fires End (author talk). Stop by I AM Books at 198 North Street to hear from Marco Rafalà a first-generation Sicilian American novelist, musician, Read More…
Thursday’s Brief: Best Seafood Spots in Town, Short Term Rental Hearing, NEWRA Meeting, Ocean Changes Talk
Today is Thursday, November 14 and the cold weather is here to stay. If you’re looking for more winter activities this winter, check out this list of where to ice skate around the city. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 1:00PM Hearing on Short Term Rental Ordinance. Members of the public are Read More…
Wednesday’s Brief: Peruvian Cuisine Rises in Boston, LEGO Club, Homework Help, Friends of NE Library Meeting, Hidden Histories, Old North Speaker Series
Today is Wednesday, November 13, and tonight the Improv Asylum presents a new musical satirizing Fyre Festival, read more here.. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM Kids’ LEGO Club. Drop by the North End Library after school to build whatever you can imagine using LEGOs and DUPLOs. 4:00PM BTU Homework Help Read More…
What’s the 311? Overnight Utility Work, Water Line Inspection at North End Dog Park, Salem St. Trash
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. Overnight Utility Work at 401 Hanover St This 311 user writes, “Utility work after midnight on Saturday… seriously? Repaving Hanover Street this summer, sure. But this? Read More…
Tuesday’s Brief: Deval Patrick Considering 2020 Presidential Race, Story Time, Health Savings Info Session,Wharf District Council Meeting, FOCCP Meeting, NEWNC Meeting
Today is Tuesday, November 12 and we could see a new record this week as cold weather and a bit of snow rolls into the city, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Toddler Story Time. Stop by the North End Library and listen to stories, sing songs, Read More…
Monday’s Brief: Veteran’s Day Parade, Woman Struck by Falling Metal Files Lawsuit, VFW Post 144 Veterans Ceremony, Veterans Town Hall
Today is Monday, November 11 – Veteran’s Day! Thank you to all of the Veterans near and far who have served to protect this country. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 11:00AM VFW North End Post 144 Veterans Ceremony on The Prado. Veterans of the VFW North End Post 144 Read More…
Weekend Brief: Best Hotel Bars in the World, Emerson College in talk of a Merger, 4th Annual Basketball Bonanza
Today is Friday, November 8 and Forbes recently published a list of the world’s top hotel bars – among which included the Rowes Wharf Bar in the Boston Harbor Hotel, read more on the Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for this weekend… 6:00PM 4th Annual North End Basketball Bonanza. Stop by Read More…












