Numerous tributes and special events happening throughout the city on Veterans Day offered opportunities to remember and thank those who have served in the Armed Forces, both living and deceased. One such event was the VFW North End Post 144 Veterans Ceremony at Old North’s Memorial Garden. “As long as two comrades survive—so long will Read More…
The Boston Planning & Development Agency (BPDA), in collaboration with other City of Boston departments, invited the Downtown and Chinatown community on Thursday, October 24 to participate in the PLAN: Downtown Community Priorities Workshop. Participants were updated on the planning work completed to date, while exploring preliminary recommendations and public space improvements identified by PLAN: Read More…
The grand opening celebration of the Eliot Upper School took place at 585 Commercial Street on Saturday in Boston’s North End, with a large gathering of students, teachers, community members, and elected officials. The Upper School on Commercial Street started serving nearly 250 students in September 2019. With its completion, the Eliot campus now serves Read More…
Boston Police District A-1 provided North End / Waterfront residents an update on recent neighborhood crime incidents, summarized below, at the October 2019 North End Public Safety Meeting. Discarded Needles Incident Report:With a child being pricked by a needle last month in the Paul Revere Mall and additional needles being discovered on a more frequent basis Read More…
October 1st marked the start of Italian-American Heritage Month, coinciding with the 20th Anniversary of the Italian Heritage Month Committee. Last week a festive program was held in the House Chamber of the State House, followed by a reception in Memorial Hall. Coro Dante, New England’s all-Italian repertoire chorus of the Dante Alighieri Society which Read More…
The North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, a member of Marquis Health Services, held an open house on Wednesday, September 25. Guests were able to tour the facility and learn more about the recently completed renovations. A number of elected officials, healthcare professionals and neighborhood residents stopped by for a social hour which was capped Read More…
Boston Police Department (BPD) Sergeant Steven Moy, in attendance on behalf of Captain Fong, provided a police report at the September Wharf District Council (WDC) meeting. There have been twelve reported incidents, nine occurring in the vicinity of The Black Rose and Coogan’s. A suspected group of drug dealers have been observed around McKinley Square Read More…
The Wharf District Council held their September meeting on Tuesday evening at the Norman Leventhal Center at 30 Rowes Wharf. A number of notable reports and community updates were included as part of a full agenda. Greenway 10 Year Anniversary Celebration: Keelin Caldwell, Director Of Programs & Engagement announced that Greenway Week will be held Read More…
Stephen Hartman, location manager for LD Entertainment, appeared before the Wharf District Council to discuss shooting plans for The Sleepover, a film currently in production. LD Entertainment, in association with Netflix, plans on filming scenes in and around the Wharf District area. Filming in these locations will take place Tuesday, October 1st between 7 p.m. Read More…
The Armenian Heritage Park recently hosted a “Sunday Afternoon For Friends & Family” social. Park supporters and greeters welcomed visitors, answered questions about the park’s history and involvement in the community, and offered guidance to those curious about walking the labyrinth. Designed as an event for all ages, visitors from around the world had the Read More…
The September edition of Celebrating What Unites Us focused on Latin America and featured guest speaker Jose Jesus-Garcia Mota, the Latino Liaison from the Mayor’s Office Of Neighborhood Services. Mota spoke about his immigrant journey from Mexico City to the United States. Arriving in Boston in 2009, he first served at the Consulate General of Read More…
Tuesday marked the 18th anniversary of 9/11, one of our nation’s greatest tragedies. All throughout the City of Boston, commemorations were held to pay respect to the deceased, to help those heal who still grieve, and to provide citizens with the opportunity to remember, reflect, and come together as a community. At 8:30 a.m., crowds Read More…