Workers at Battery Wharf Hotel went on strike Thursday at the waterfront property in Boston’s North End. Represented by the Local 26 union, approximately 80 strikers walked off the job as negotiations broke down with the hotel, now owned by Canadian operator Westmont Hospitality. The jobs at stake include room attendants, bellmen, cooks, dishwashers and Read More…
A new vendor – thePACK – has joined the shops at the Boston Public Market, offering handmade artisan jewelry from Beverly, MA. Located in the space across from Q’s Nuts, all pieces are made from 14k gold fill or sterling silver, some wrapped with semi precious stones. Designs and styles are meant to capture ethereal Read More…
A topping off ceremony celebration for the final concrete pour in the vertical construction of the residential tower at Bulfinch Crossing occurred Thursday afternoon. The building is part of a larger 2.9-million-square-foot multi-phased development project of the Government Center Garage. The residential building, located at 100 Sudbury, will accommodate 423 residences, of which 55 will Read More…
Stephen Johnston, General Manager of the Boston Harbor Hotel, presented a proposal to the Wharf District Council requesting an amendment to the current liquor license. As it stands, BHH is only able to serve alcohol starting at 11AM. Johnston has requested that this be changed to 8AM. This would ensure breakfast-related functions would have alcohol Read More…
After 50 years, Maria Merola has decided to retire and close Maria’s Pastry Shop at 46 Cross Street in Boston’s North End. The last day of business will be September 15, 2019. Tucked away on Cross Street, Maria’s was a local favorite with authentic, homemade offerings and a sanctuary from the Mike’s vs. Modern cannoli Read More…
Tom Streep of the financial services firm Edward Jones in Boston’s North End recently earned the firm’s Ed Armstrong Award for his exceptional achievement in building client relationships. Streep was one of 1,961 of the firm’s more than 18,000 financial advisors to receive the Ed Armstrong award. The award is named after Ed Armstrong who built a successful branch office and contributed to Read More…
Ten North End businesses will participate in the North End Neighborhood Sidewalk Sale on Sunday, July 21 from 12pm – 6pm. Visit the shops listed below to enjoy some summer shopping!
Row Republic, an indoor rowing studio located at 77 North Washington Street, is celebrating their grand opening with two days of free rowing classes on July 17 and 18. Sign up for free classes or purchase a class package at www.row-republic.com/buy. All levels of rowers are encouraged to give rowing a try, from first timers Read More…
Friends and neighbors gathered to celebrate ten years at Ducali Pizzeria with owner Philip Frattaroli and his family. State Senator Joe Boncore joined the occasion which featured a dramatic cake, complete with Ducali colored (blue and yellow) filling inside. Shown above, (L-R) Kelly and Philip Frattaroli, Sen. Joe and Christine Boncore. The name “Ducali” comes Read More…
Since 2015, Wynn Resorts has purchased 33 acres of land along the Mystic River in Everett, and the excitement grew in Eastern Massachusetts with the historic vote legalizing a gambling casino on this plot of land. The project was later renamed Encore Harbor Resorts when Steve Wynn was removed from the chairmanship and C.E.O. of Read More…
Students from the Eliot Upper School in Boston’s North End recently presented Theo’s Cozy Corner with a plaque in appreciation of this year’s inaugural pancake partnership. The pancake partnership took place over four Saturday MCAS (Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System) bootcamps. The Upper Eliot School is located on Salem Street just across from Theo’s, a popular Read More…
The Boston City Council is pushing ahead with their goals to make the growing marijuana industry more equitable for all residents of Boston. The council held a working session over councilor Kim Janey’s proposed ordinance regarding the industry Tuesday morning. “We have to be intentional about our desire to equity,” said Janey at the working Read More…