Boston magazine’s annual “Best of Boston” issue recently hit the stands, marking its 45th anniversary of the awards. Four North End establishments won awards in food, drink, and play! Best Chowder – Boston Sail Loft (80 Atlantic Avenue) Best Neighborhood Restaurant, North End – North Square Oyster (5 North Square) Best Neighborhood Bar, North End – Read More…
Join City Councilor Lydia Edwards for her next North End coffee hour on Friday, July 6 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Caffe Vittoria, 290 – 296 Hanover Street. Similar to the Mayor’s Coffee Hours, these sessions aim to increase engagement between City Hall and community members in order to address concerns and improve the Read More…
The North End Public Safety meeting with Boston Police District A-1 and the North End Public Safety Committee will be held on Thursday, July 5th 6:00 p.m, at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street in Boston’s North End. Boston Police Captain Kenneth Fong and his staff will review recent crime incidents in the neighborhood and Read More…
The always popular Chowderfest brought out the crowds to taste clam chowder samples from some of the best local restaurants at Christopher Columbus Park. Live music and arts booths were also on hand as part of Boston Harborfest. Gerri Palladino was on hand with her trusty camera to capture the delicious fun. Chowderfest featured the following Read More…
For the 4th of July holiday, photographer and graphic designer Ed Sokoloff has updated this American Flags collage featuring several local scenes. The full collage is printed on canvas and stretched on a frame. It measures 70×45″ and contains more than 50 flag scenes. The collage includes: -Civil War, Battle of Gettysburg flag (per article in Boston Read More…
The Eliot School Kindergarten class recently took a field trip to Bova’s Bakery on the corner of Prince and Salem Streets. The students were given a tour of the bakery, got to play with bread dough and each went home with a goodie bag. They had a great time and even made a Thank You Read More…
June Newsletter from City Councilor Lydia Edwards: After two months, sixty hours, and twenty-nine hearings, I was honored to vote for a forward-thinking budget improving lives of all Boston totaling in the amount of $3.29 billion. This incredible process was enlightening and I was proud to fight on behalf of my district as well as the City of Read More…
A reception and fundraiser for Greg Henning, Candidate for District Attorney of Suffolk County, was hosted by Andrea Mattisen-Haskins, Woodie Haskins and Steve DeAngelis on Thursday, June 28. Steve DeAngelis generously offered his Golden Goose Cafe as a venue for this well-attended and energetic event. Greg Henning has been a Boston resident for nearly his entire life. Read More…
The 37th annual Boston Harborfest kicked off this week with an opening ceremony and cutting of the cake at Faneuil Hall. The United States Navy Band Northeast’s Ceremonial Band was on hand for the festivities. Harborfest is a multi-day, family-friendly festival with activities celebrating American Independence, honoring the city’s colonial roots and showcasing Boston’s harbor. It Read More…
With the arrival of summer comes the arrival of the fake monks to the North End. As in previous years, these monks dressed as panhandlers, also known as the Fake Monk Mafia, ask tourists and other passersby for money, pretending to raise funds for religious causes. In these photos submitted by Joe Mendola, you can Read More…
The warm summer months are finally upon us and that means the Mirabella Pool at 475 Commercial Street is open for the season! See the full schedule below and plan your pool time accordingly.Register for your pool pass at the Nazzaro Center (30 N. Bennet Street). All fees must be paid by money order. Download Read More…
Eliot School Asst. Principal Lydia Torres is retiring after 40 years with Boston Public Schools. Students, faculty and staff recognized Ms. Torres as part of their End of Year Celebration Assembly at Faneuil Hall to wish her the very best in retirement. Principal Traci Walker Griffith said, “Lydia has inspired, encouraged and motivated so many Read More…