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3 Things & Photo Friday: A Good Sign, Pallotta’s Earthquake Relief, Harbor Fireworks!

Three Things to Know for Today and the Weekend! 1. Well. . . maybe this is why Commercial Street is getting Cycle Tracks: https://www.instagram.com/p/BJ0Y1Pvjwpe/?taken-by=pbones 2. Article from the Globe: Football cares. So does Jim Pallotta. Jim Pallotta, the former hedge fund guru from Boston’s North End has deep family roots in Italy, and is using his charitable resources to drive Read More…

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3 Things for Thursday: Public Safety and Retail Development Meetings Tonight!

September has Arrived, Here are Three Things to Know: 1. How is this for a North End view? https://www.instagram.com/p/BJxbikgjtGL/?taken-at=254372545 2. Groceries and moving-in, two concerning topics for North Enders! Your guide to move-in week in Boston. Covering everything from trash, building rules, to moving companies and parking, this move in guide shows the good, bad, and Read More…

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3 Things & Photo Tuesday: Jack Eichel Tattoo, Today in 2011, Remembering Sacco and Vanzetti!

Three Things to Know for Tuesday, August 30th! 1. Jack Eichel, NHL Hockey player for the Buffalo Sabres stopped in the North End for a tattoo! https://www.instagram.com/p/BJq_JPYAh3t/?taken-by=jackeichel11 2. Five Years Ago Today on NorthEndWaterfront.com: Folks were reading about how ABCD’s North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center held a Successful Fundraiser at Whole Foods to Support Food Pantry, which increased supplies in Read More…

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Monday’s 3 Things & Photo: Carlos at Feast, Earthquake Contributions, St. Lucy’s Feast!

Three Things to Know for Monday, August 29th! 1. Notable news: North End Festival To Help Victims Of Deadly Earthquake The Italian tradition of the St. Anthony’s Feast will bring nearly three hundred thousand people to the North End over the course of the festivsal. This year, the feast will not only be sending prayers to the Read More…

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3 Things for the Weekend: St. Anthony’s Feast, Earthquake in Italy, Faneuil Hall 40th!

Three Things to Know for the Weekend! 1. The time for the “Feast of all Feasts” has arrived: The calm before the storm 🇮🇹⭐️🎉 #home #stanthonysfeast #boston @StAnthonysFeast @NorthEndBoston pic.twitter.com/mEckEVWUY9 — Laura Vogel (@laurahvogel) August 25, 2016 2. The earthquake in Italy had some North Enders shocked: Earthquake In Italy ‘Hits Home’ In Boston’s North End.  A Read More…

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3 Things for Thursday: National Park Service 100th, Navy on Hanover, Toll Pricing

Thursday, August 25th: Here are three things to know 1. The community calendar has the following events on the agenda: Free Ferry Day to the Harbor Islands. Join us as we celebrate the National Park Service Centennial with a free trip to George’s Island or Spectacle Island! First-come, first-served. Limited to parties of 4 or fewer. Read More…

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3 Things & Photo: Location Challenge, Greenway Sun, Party in the Park!

Three Things to Know for Tuesday, August 23rd! 1. Social Media Snapshot: Enjoying the summer weather, among some creatures. . . https://www.instagram.com/p/BJWDuQxhT3b/?taken-at=51585912426 2. Can’t manage to find news other than Ryan Lochte? Here are some local clippings: Fisherman’s Feast celebrated in North End. Profiling the annual Fisherman’s Feast of the Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca as people pack the narrow Read More…

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Monday’s 3 Things & Photo: Fisherman’s View, Summer Fitness, Zumba, Rio 2016!

Three Things to Know for Monday, August 22! 1. The 106th Fisherman’s Feast underway Sunday night, nestled among the city! https://www.instagram.com/p/BJZMmYNgWGy/?tagged=fishermansfeast 2. Looking to get a workout in today? 6:00pm Free Zumba Class at Christopher Columbus Park. The Boston Parks Summer Fitness Series free fitness programming in Boston Parks this summer. The Fitness Series will activate Boston parks while increasing opportunities Read More…

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3 Things & Photo: City Scene, Fisherman’s Festivities, Fox 25 Zip Trip!

Three Things to Know for the Weekend! 1.  A city scene from Cross Street, looking towards Salem and Hanover: https://www.instagram.com/p/BJO9rHrAsc0/?taken-at=254372545 2. Some food for thought: Trattoria di Monica. In the midst of a visit, a stop at Trattoria di Monica in Boston’s North End left a family full of satisfied customers. The Mendoza brothers have been running their North End restaurants since the mid-1990’s and Read More…

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3 Things & Photo: Throwback Thursday, Greenway Subsidy, Fisherman’s Feast Kickoff!

Three Things to Know for Thursday, August 18th! 1. Feast decorations and seniors, keeping the essence of the North End: https://www.instagram.com/p/BJL4ZCug4fC/?taken-at=254372545 2. The Greenway is in the spotlight, again: I-Team: After Money Allegations, MassDOT Withheld Taxpayer Subsidy From Greenway. State Transportation leaders withheld a monthly taxpayer subsidy to the Greenway Conservancy after allegations of financial misconduct ensued, Read More…

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Tuesday’s 3 Things: Food Safety Inspections, 24 Hours in Boston, Harbor Cruise, Freedom Trail Renovation!

Three Things to Know for Tuesday, August 16th! 1. We all know the sidewalks can take a beating, especially along the popular Freedom Trail. There is currently work taking place on Commercial Street in front of the Brinks garage. https://www.instagram.com/p/BJI-aFUjl00/?taken-by=mar_leen_ 2. Clippings from the news: How some of Boston’s most popular restaurants fared on their latest food Read More…

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Monday’s 3 Things: In 1620, Harbor Collision, BRA Approves Seaport Tower

Three Things to Know for Monday, August 15th! 1. There were some big moves over the weekend, literally and figuratively. . . BRA gives key approval to waterfront Seaport tower A luxury condo tower that is planning to be built along Boston Harbor took a big step forward getting the approval of the Boston Redevelopment Authority (BRA). Read More…