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North Enders Enjoy Music Series at City Hall Plaza

North End residents Benny DeLuca and Brenda Moschella didn’t have to go far for a great summer evening of music as the legendary Tavares performed August 3 at the Dorothy Curran Wednesday Night Concert Series on City Hall Plaza. (Photo by Jon Seamans) Stephen Reppucci of the North End, at center with his 11½-year-old Yorkshire terrier Read More…

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Obituary: Rocco “Nicky” DiPietrantonio of Boston’s North End

Rocco “Nicky” DiPietrantonio of Boston’s North End on August 13, 2016. Owner of L’Osteria and La Galleria 33 restaurants in the North End. Beloved husband of Paolina “Lina” (Alberico) DiPietrantonio. Loving father of Carmine DiPietrantonio and his wife Darnell of Boxford, Rita DiPietrantonio of the North End and Lisa Crundolo of the North End. Cherished Read More…

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Ray Santangelo Square Hero Sign Unveiled at Opening of Madonna Della Cava Feast

Ray Santangelo Square was dedicated at the opening ceremonies of the Madonna Della Cava Feast in Boston’s North End. The veteran hero street sign was installed outside the former residence of Ray Santangelo on Hanover Street between Battery and Commercial Streets. Boston Mayor Marty Walsh spoke at the dedication along with remarks by Stephen Passacantilli. Several family Read More…

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Prince’s Prowl Mobile Game Takes Players Through Old North Church

Take a break from Pokemon and give Prince’s Prowl a try! Prince’s Prowl is a new digital game that has officially launched at Old North Church in Boston’s North End! Led by the infamous “Prince the Cat” of the North End, the interactive game for your mobile phone takes you through all the “ins and outs” of historic property. Prince the Read More…

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Obituary: Annette F. (Sutera) Papa of Boston’s North End

Papa, Annette F. (Sutera) – of Boston’s North End, peacefully surrounded by her loving family, passed away on Sunday July 31st, 2016. Wife of the late Bartolomeo Papa. Devoted mother of Patricia “Patte” and her companion Vincent Federico, and Joyce Papa and her companion John Visconti, all of Boston. Cherished and loving grandmother of Justin and Jordyn Read More…

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Obituary: Raffaela “Lina” Fabbo of Boston’s North End

Raffaela “Lina” (Porcile) Fabbo, age 72, of Boston’s North End, passed away July 29, 2016. She was the beloved wife of Giacomo Fabbo of Boston; Daughter of the late Vincenzo and Giuseppina Porcile; Loving mother of Maurizio Fabbo and his wife Diane of Peabody and Rosina Fabbo of Boston; Cherished grandmother of Isabella and Alessandra Read More…

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North End Resident Raises “Pennies from Heaven” for the Needy

Many people are truly dedicated to help those in need. One of those individuals is Barbara Maldero, a North End resident who for ten years has collected thousands of pennies to help unborn children and orphanages in two different countries. This year, the soft-spoken woman has raised and sent $500 to Fr. Michael Della Penna Read More…

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Obituary: Josephine G. Petrigno of Boston’s North End

PETRIGNO, Josephine G. (Petringa) of Boston’s North End, passed away peacefully on July 14, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Joseph “Giusto Petrigno. Loving Mother of Sheila Moretti, Mark Petrigno and the late Andrea Spagnuolo. Devoted grandmother of Jeffrey, Gennaro, Alexandra, Arianna, Robert, Joseph, Michael and great grandmother of Isabella, Giulia and Read More…

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Obituary: Antonetta Bonaffine of Boston’s North End

Antonetta L. (D’Agostino) Bonaffine, of Boston’s North End, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Philip M Bonaffine. Loving Mother of Joseph P Bonaffine of Boston’s North End and the late Camile D’Agostino. Dear sister of the late Frank D’Agostino, Betty Denehy, Benedetto D’Agostino, Louis D’Agostino, Peter Read More…

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Obituary: Joanna Contrada of Boston’s North End

Joanna (Roberta) Contrada, of Boston’s North End, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2016. She was the beloved wife of the late Pasquale Contrada. Loving Mother of John Contrada, Steven Contrada and Robert Contrada and his wife Lucy. Devoted grand mother of Jonathan, Patrick, Christiana, Isabella, Lauren and Steven. Dear sister of Frank Roberta and Read More…

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North End Artist, Maddy Ward, on Display at Museum of Fine Arts

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…