The New York Times published an extensive travel article on the North End/Waterfront area, “In Boston, Change is in the Air” with particular focus on “Boston’s New Waterfront” and attractions in the North End. There is also a photo gallery on its web site: Click here to view the slide show. An excerpt from the Read More…
There is plenty of activity over at the New England Aquarium. The Fire Department tweeted about a search for a person in the water Wednesday afternoon. Less alarming, there are lots of folks braving the cold outside the Aquarium to see one of three ice sculpture displays in the city. Other displays are at Copley Read More…
A Proper Bostonian recounts a North End tradition: “It’s been our tradition to spend the afternoon of Christmas Eve in the North End, doing some last-minute shopping for food (Pace’s, Mike’s, Salumeria Italiana) and gifts (torrone and pistachios for my dad, turtles and chocolate-covered cherries from the late, lamented Dairy Fresh). Then we split a Read More…
A trailer has been released for the “Made in Boston” movie, “Knight & Day” staring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. The clip highlights several Boston locales in the movie formerly known as “Wichita.” Unlike “The Town,” the movie did not film in the North End although there were several traffic detours impacting the neighborhood as Read More…
First Night 2010 is our 34th celebration of the arts and community in Boston. Since 1976, this signature event has served our great city by attracting audiences from near and far to enjoy and take part in a spectacular festival that inspires creativity as it begins a new year filled with promise.
First Night is proud to present an amazing group of performers and visual artists who truly represent the richness of Boston’s cultural landscape. Our celebration features longtime audience favorites like the interactive FedEx Family Festival, colossal ice sculptures, the Mardi Gras style Metro Grand Procession, the Boston 4 Productions Family Fireworks and the Frank Ward and Cape Dairy Midnight Fireworks, along with new and exciting performances and exhibitions. To enjoy the festivities you just need to purchase a button which are $18 each at any of our button retailers.
She has walked the streets, researched the history, talked to the residents and visited the shops and restaurants. Now, Krista Firkins files her final report on the issues in the North End/Waterfront neighborhood as part of an Emerson College journalism project. Click here to read the series of articles by Firkin’s on various neighborhood issues. Read More…
Boston Police tweeted at 5:45pm on Saturday, Dec. 26th: ARMED ROBBERY: 408 Hanover Street, 7-Eleven robbed at knife point. See also: White Hen Pantry on Hanover St. to be Re-Branded as 7-Eleven Store
7-Eleven has acquired the White Hen Pantry brand in New England and plans to convert the franchise into 7-Eleven stores, including the North End store on the corner of Hanover St. and N. Bennet St. This will result in two 7-Eleven chain stores closely located to each other on Commercial Street. An existing 7-Eleven is Read More…
SKATE AT FENWAY Free Ice Skating at Fenway Park: Mayor Thomas M. Menino, in partnership with Sun Life Financial, the National Hockey League and the Boston Bruins, has announced that thousands of children and families in the City of Boston will have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to skate at Fenway Park. City of Boston residents can Read More…
Sandy Russo, a 25 year North End resident attended the recent NEWNC and NEWRA meetings to introduce a new retail candy store, LULU’s Sweet Shoppe at 57 1/2 Salem Street. The store will be in the location formerly occuped by Dairy Fresh Candies. LULU’s was previously on Hanover St. in the space where Lyndell’s now Read More…
North End / Waterfront Neighbors: Please stop by red M studio at 164 Prince Street this Thursday 12.17 between 7-9pm for some Christmas cheer, music, sips & nibbles! RSVP to LetteringByLiz@yahoo.com RELAX and unwind from your holiday shopping & hectic schedule with a complimentary 10 min neck & shoulder massage with our favorite pair or Read More…
The Boston Globe reports that a recent plan filed by bankrupt Faneuil Hall operator, General Growth Properties, could derail efforts by local merchants to gain control of Faneuil Hall. “… a group of retailers received $25 million in pledges to try to take control of the shopping center and tourist attraction. Now that lenders have Read More…