Ever since the Bova brothers of the North End laced there first pair of ice skates, they have been competing in competitive hockey programs and successfully at that. Joseph, the older brother age 13, an eighth grader at Boston Latin School, is currently skating for the Wolvepack Junior Varsity squad and scored the first goal Read More…
North End/Waterfront Mothers’ Association of Boston (NEWMA) organized a successful Cystic Fibrosis Fundraiser in the Nazzaro Community Center. The special event featured free arts and crafts, a bake sale, a raffle and the sale of Christmas ornaments made by the children of the Center. Much needed funds were raised to find a cure for this Read More…
Well over 100 people attended the North End Library’s Holiday Open House that featured Al Natale Orchestra, food donated by Il Panino and a raffle with great prizes. Photos by Phil Orlandella.
Mangia, Mangia Restaurant on Endicott Street, across from Saint Mary’s Chapel has been serving breakfast and lunch for 29 years as of December 19, 1986. The eatery has been a popular spot to dine all these years and they continue to serve many local and other customers. Owner John Pagliuca in addition to running a Read More…
At the opening day of the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Soccer Program at Puopolo Park, the Nazzaro Center kids raised over $500 for Making Strides, a Breast Cancer Walk which they will participate in, according to John Romano. “Paige Fitzgerald and her family organized the fundraiser along with Michele Deavue of the Center,” Romano Read More…
The Boston Local Food Festival on the Greenway was a outdoor event hosted by Sustainable Business Network (SBN). Showcasing farmers, local restaurants, food trucks, specialty food products, fisher folks and organizations focusing on healthy food and fitness. Demos, a seafood throwdown competition, diverse music and a family fun zone were also a part of the activities. Photos by Phil Orlandella.
The North End Athletic Association (NEAA) has begun its 5th season of youth soccer at local parks with 148 children between the ages of 4-12 years old participating in the program. There is a waiting list for several age brackets. Those interested should visit www.neaabaseball.org to sign up. All photos by Phil Orlandella. All photos by Read More…
Numerous members of the Thacher Street Club Wednesday Night Out dinner group got together at Il Panino Restaurant on Hanover Street to recognize local businessman Frank DePasquale for his support and contributions to the North End neighborhood. Over 40 people participated in the first special event.
It is the perfect place to be on a hot summer day to get some relief from the heat and humidity. The North End’s Mirabella pool is one of two public outdoor pools in the city (and definitely has the best view!). Photos by Phil Orlandella.
The Annual Playground / Tot-Lot Clean-up Celebration was held on Saturday, May 2nd at Christopher Columbus Park. The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park joined with Boston Parks & Recreation to get the well-used space ready for the season. There was plenty of fun with children’s games and pizza from Benevento’s. The park and tot lot are great for Read More…
Johnny and Gino’s Barbershop on Hanover Street has a new employee. Lenny Aronov has forty years of experience, twenty of those at Guy’s Men Salon, also on Hanover Street. Since Johnny Cammarata retired, Gino Collafella has been working alone, and he is excited not to have to work solo in probably the oldest barbershop in Read More…
Filippo’s Ristorante on Causeway Street was once again the site of another successful, Nazzaro Center breakfast banquet as the main dining room was filled to capacity with players, families, coaches and friends. Members of the popular Small Fry and Knights teams received awards. Special awards were also presented at the awards banquet. The event was Read More…