Announcements Business

Everett Casino Renamed Encore Boston Harbor

Wynn Resorts CEO Matt Maddox has announced “Encore Boston Harbor” as the new name for the Everett gaming resort. The name change is one of several actions taken by Wynn Resorts after allegations of sexual misconduct were filed against Founder Steve Wynn, who has been completely removed from company operations. These actions include an internal Read More…

Announcements Arts & Culture

Lecture on the Value of Old & Rare Books by Ken Gloss at the West End Library

Kenneth Gloss, proprietor of Brattle Book Shop near Downtown Crossing, will give a free and open talk Thursday, May 10 at 6 p.m. at the West End Branch of the Boston Public Library on the value of old and rare books. Ken, who is also a frequent guest appraiser on PBS’ Antiques Roadshow, will talk in part about the Read More…

Announcements Food & Drink

Downeast Cider “Back Porch” to Open on the Greenway at Dewey Square

East Boston’s Downeast Cider House will run a pop-up seasonal drinkery, “Downeast Back Porch on The Greenway” across from South Station at Dewey Square this summer. The Back Porch is expected to operate from late May through October on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Friday evenings, plus Saturdays and Sundays. The Back Porch will be setting up Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

Tour Boston Harbor with the Friends of the Harborwalk

On Saturday, May 19, from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., join the Friends of the Boston Harborwalk to crisscross the harbor and learn about recreational boating—from weekly sailboat racing and sailing courses for individuals of all abilities, to living on a boat year-round or staying in a floating bed and breakfast. The tour begins at Read More…

Announcements

St. Anthony Shrine Awarded $500,000 to Expand On-Site Women’s Health Clinic

Boston nonprofit receives Cummings Foundation grant for $50,000 over 10 years BOSTON, MA (April 24, 2018) – St. Anthony Shrine has been awarded a $500,000 grant – the largest in its history – from Cummings Foundation’s Sustaining Grants program. The funding will allow the Shrine to grow its Women’s Health Clinic by 35 percent to Read More…

Announcements Arts & Culture

NEMPAC Music Theatre Troupe Presents: The Sound of Music

When: MAY 17 at 5:30 p.m. and May 19 at 12:00 p.m. Where: Improv Asylum, 216 Hanover Street, North End, Boston Tickets available HERE. NEMPAC’s Music Theatre Troupe youth performers will put on this family-friendly, 90-minute reduction of the original Rogers and Hammerstein Sound of Music! The NEMPAC Music Theatre Troupe is led by Allie Meek, Artistic & Read More…

Announcements Arts & Culture

Special Old North Tours – Celebrating Craftsmanship: Anglican Art & Architecture

Tuesday 5/15, Friday 5/18, Tuesday 5/22, Friday 5/25, Saturday 5/26, and Sunday 5/27 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Special On-Site Tours Celebrating Craftsmanship: Anglican Art & Architecture Purchase tickets Sharpen your observation skills and study the aesthetic components of the Old North Church while celebrating the craftsmanship involved in building and creating this national icon. Join us Read More…

Announcements Health & Environment

Director of Nursing Appointed for North End Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center

The North End Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has appointed Beth Fearon as their Director of Nursing. Fearon oversees the nursing services department at the 100-bed skilled nursing center, which provides high-quality post-acute care, including cardiac, pulmonary, stroke recovery and orthopedic rehabilitation services, as well as long-term, 24-hour care to residents from the North End and surrounding Read More…

Announcements Event Notices

Mother’s Day Celebration at ABCD North End / West End Service Center

The ABCD North End / West End Neighborhood Service center will host its annual Mother’s Day celebration on Friday, May 11 beginning at 12:30 p.m. at 1 Michelangelo Street in the North End.Seating is limited so please call in advance to RSVP: 617-523-8125.