Fox25 Morning News spent Friday morning at Christopher Columbus Park in Boston’s North End for a neighborhood “Zip Trip,” showcasing unique aspects of the community and interviewing many neighborhood organizations. FOX25 Morning News is anchored by Gene Lavanchy, Sara Underwood, Meteorologist Shiri Spear and Around Town Host Michele Lazcano. The event was live with some pre-recorded segments airing during Read More…
Colm Vraibel of the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) 2016 Little League championship Cardinals team (left) is shown with his League MVP award. He also picked up the North2South Baseball Classic MVP award.
The Nazzaro Center Players recently presented Gotta’ Be Back in Time for their end of the school year production. The Nazzaro’s Laurie D’Elia credited the success of the program to the direction of John Gray and Marta Gray. Performing for the Nazzaro Players were Peter Shea, Sonny Blazo, Daniel Gentile, Mira Yu, Michael Nastari, Elena D’Elia, Jackie Gallerelli, Naimah Read More…
Maddy Ward, 17, of the North End and a senior at Boston Latin this Fall, had her work, “Student Athlete,” selected for a juried exhibition by the MFA Teen Arts Council at the Museum of Fine Arts. Maddy and the other winning teen artists were recently honored at an MFA reception. Their works will be Read More…
As part of our commitment to the youth and families of the North End and our baseball program, the North End Athletic Association periodically buys tickets to events. On Friday July 8th, 20 NEAA Family members went to the Red Sox game to watch the Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-4. It was a little Read More…
The Friends of Christopher Columbus Park once again put on a family fun day to celebrate Independence Day at the park. This year’s festivities were held on Saturday, June 25th. The free celebration was kicked off by the fun “Kids Parade,” led by Uncle Sam on stilts. Other entertainment throughout the day included visits by Rosalita the Puppeteer, Daniel the Tiger, Station Read More…
The North End Athletic Association honored former coach, umpire, director and president Phil Orlandella and former coach, umpire and current all-around volunteer Michael “Mikey Fud” Giannasoli at this years’ NEAA All-Star Game on Friday June 24th at Domenic Campochiaro Field at Langone Park Complex. “These two gentleman have dedicated a good part of their adult life Read More…
In order to support the life-long enjoyment found in books, Brooke Charter School East Boston and the Eliot K-8 Innovation School, a public charter school and a public district school respectively, once again partnered together to jointly host an intergenerational book club. On Friday June 3, a cross-section of higher education officials and public leaders Read More…
by Luigi Natale Saturday was another beautiful day for baseball. Luigi Natale’s Tigers and Tim Griffin’s Indians were ready for their 3rd meeting of the season. The Indians beat the Tigers earlier in the season 3-1 and forfeited their last game just 3 days ago. Both teams were ready for a rematch. And this rematch Read More…
It was a dream come true for St. John School student and Boston Bruins fan, Tyler Troulis. Boston Bruins great and St. John School parent, Chris Kelly, generously donated a gym hockey session for our annual “A Brighter Future Starts Today” fundraiser gala. Tyler’s family was the winning bidder. He and ten of his friends Read More…
Three St. John School students found themselves in the back seat of a Boston Police cruiser Tuesday morning. Say what? Not to worry, it was all in good fun. As part of our annual “A Brighter Future Starts Today” fundraiser, a ride to school in a police cruiser and breakfast with Boston Police Officer David Malcolm was auctioned Read More…
St. John School celebrated its 2016 Commencement on June 3rd with the graduation of five students. Principal Karen McLaughlin congratulated the graduates as they were presented their diplomas in Sacred Heart Church. Diplomas were presented to the following students: – Victoria Bocchino – Mattea Del Peschio – Isabella Marashi – Juliana Matarazzo – Gabriella Rizzo CONGRATULATIONS Read More…