Today is Thursday, November 7 and here’s a joke from local comedian Ben Alper: “Three months after it opened, Encore Boston Harbor casino is on pace to come in more than $100 million less than anticipated in first-year gambling revenues—despite a new Revolutionary War themed game called “The Slot Heard Round the World.” – Ben Read More…
Today is Wednesday, November 6th and on this day in 1895, a colorful Irishman from Boston’s North End, nicknamed “Honey Fitz” for his charming and loquacious ways, was elected to the U.S. Congress, read more at Mass Moments. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 3:00PM Kids’ LEGO Club. Drop by the North 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. Playground/Park Clean Up Needed in North End Suffolk County This 311 user writes, “Who is responsible for keeping this playground/park clean? For months this park has Read More…
Today is Tuesday, November 5 – Municipal Election Day. The election includes Councilor seats for each district, as well as citywide At-Large seats and a nonbinding public opinion advisory question. Polling locations will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 7:00PM Discussing “The Outlaw Ocean: Read More…
Today is Monday, November 4 and here are 30 of the best things to do around the city this month, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what you need to know for the week ahead… Notable News: Captain of the Mayflower II prepares for a historic sail The Mayflower II, a replica of the original, is Read More…
Today is Friday, November 1 and are you contemplating which Boston neighborhood to live in? Be sure to consider these 11 things when choosing…read more on Curbed Boston. Here’s what you need to know for this weekend… 10:00AM NBSS Open House 2019 at 150 North Street. NBSS trains students for careers in traditional trades that Read More…
Today is Thursday, October 31 – Happy Halloween! Check out our guide for all the tricks and treats of the North End. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 11:00AM Mah Jongg Club. Come by the North End Library and play the American-style variant of this tile-based game that originated in China and Read More…
Today is Wednesday, October 30 and tonight Regina M Pisa, partner and chairman emeritus of Goodwin, will receive the Pope Francis Award from Saint Anthony Shrine, read more on the Boston Herald. 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 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. Pothole at 126 N Washington St North End This 311 user writes, “Pothole looks pretty bad, formed quickly on the new dedicated bus lane for bikes Read More…
Today is Tuesday, October 29 and Halloween is just a couple of days away which means swarms of trick-or-treaters and their families will take to the streets. Be sure to check out Boston.com’s guide on times, street closures, weather updates and more. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:30AM Toddler Story Time. Read More…
Today is Monday, October 28 and last week it was reported that a local family solved a 37-year-old puzzle and discovered a hidden talisman buried under home plate in Langone Park in the North End, read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 12:30PM Seniors Movie Matinee. Read More…
Today is Friday, October 25 and it’s that time of the year again. The time that we all look forward to with eager anticipation. The time when we are so happy to pay our membership dues to The Friends of the North End Branch Library, Inc. for 2020, continue reading. Here’s what else you need Read More…