Pirandello Lyceum President, Dr. Dom Amara, has announced the 2018 recipients of the Pirandello Lyceum’s prestigious “I Migliori in Mens et Gesta” Award – the Best in Mind and Deeds. The Board of Governors has recognized a group of outstanding Americans of Italian descent who have made important contributions to their profession, to society, and Read More…
Joanna Belmonte of Boston’s North End passed away on April 3, 2018. Beloved daughter of the late Angelo and Jennie (Piazza) Belmonte. Loving mother of Joseph Bonavita and his wife Joy of Georgetown, Michael Bonavita of the North End, and Matthew Bonavita and his wife Kristen of Newburyport. Cherished grandmother of Ava, Joseph, Kayleigh and Read More…
Andrea Clavijo of Boston’s North End will be running this year’s Boston Marathon in support of St. Francis House. Andrea first heard about the opportunity to join the team through one of her colleagues, a staunch advocate for the mission of St. Francis House who has made a fervent effort to make others aware of Read More…
After a long illness, Graziano “Gus” Capodilupo of the North End passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018. He was 75 years old. Gus was the loving brother of Francine (Capodilupo) Gannon and her husband, James, of the North End; the beloved uncle of Christine Capodilupo Gannon and her husband, Nicholas Ordway, of the North Read More…
The winter weather may have persisted outside, but spring was in the air at the Friends of the North End Library Spring Fling! The friendly gathering at The Living Room was an opportunity for current members and new members alike to enjoy a fun evening, to raise funds for Friends’ events, and to fulfill the Read More…
On Friday, March 23rd, members of the Friends of the North End (FONE) traveled to Deerfield Beach, FL to play bocce. The match was once again organized by Domenic Piso and took place at Century Village. For the third year in a row, the North Enders were defeated by their opponents who were from Michigan, Read More…
Museum Shares Legend of Elizabeth Kearney Blood, Urban Renewal Heroine In the spring of 1960, after thousands of residents had been forced out of Boston’s West End, one woman remained in her apartment, surrounded by her two daughters and seven grandchildren. Elizabeth Kearney Blood’s refusal to leave the neighborhood as buildings were being demolished around Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) held its St. Patrick’s Day party on Friday, March 16th. It was a crisp, sunny day and the seniors enjoyed watching the snow melt outside the windows of the drop-in center, as the neighborhood gears up for a possible fourth Nor’easter this week! Nearly four Read More…
The ABCD North End/West End Neighborhood Service Center (NE/WE NSC) is grateful for the support and friendship of the North End Rehabilitation and Health Care Center on Fulton Street in the North End. Edmond Cormier came to the center to meet with seniors and answer questions about their organization’s programs and services. Ed gave a Read More…
Bocce champion of the North End, Carmine Vittoria, has written a historical book, Bitter Chicory to Sweet Espresso. The book is an account of World War II in the Naples, Italy area, as seen from a child’s perspective. To learn more about the book, visit Carmine’s website: www.cvittoria.com.
North End residents Kristen Cina and Shavonne Malara will run in the Boston Marathon in support of MassGeneral Hospital for Children’s Pediatric Cancer Team. The funds Kristen and Shavonne raise will support pioneering research, clinical initiatives and quality of life services such as art and music therapy which help pediatric cancer patients cope emotionally and developmentally with their Read More…
A fundraiser to support Senator Joe Boncore will be held at Il Molo on Tuesday, April 10 from 5:30pm – 7:30pm. See the full invite, including RSVP information, below.