Former North End resident Fr. Michael Della Penna OFM is currently 30 minutes east of Guatemala where he is the Director of the Valley of the Angels Orphanage, a home and haven for 211 children. Set against a backdrop of lush forest and rolling hills, the orphanage is in an area Fr. Michael refers to Read More…
On Wednesday, June 29th, Gianna Passacantilli Mullane, wife of Neal Mullane, District Chief of Personnel for the Boston Fire Department,was sworn in as Boston Police officer. The ceremony took place at the Agganis Center on the campus of Boston University where 67 candidates of the Boston Police Department Academy Class 55-15 received their police badges Read More…
The 288-foot mega-yacht, Fountainhead, arrived in town on Friday, July 8th, docking at Boston Yacht Haven on the North End waterfront. Yes, it does have a basketball hoop with a glass backboard mounted over the large rear deck. It’s owner is Mark Cuban, according to several media sources (Ed: but maybe not … see below). The photo above Read More…
Congratulations to the North End’s own State Representative Aaron Michlewitz and his beautiful fiancée, Maria Puopolo, on their recent engagement. During a visit to New York City, Aaron popped the question in scenic Bryant Park and she said yes! Rep. Michlewitz, born and raised in the North End, started representing the neighborhood in the State House as Read More…
Boston Latin Girls Varsity Crew competed in the Crew Junior National Championships in New Jersey this month. Representing the North End was Dani Pezzuto (3rd from right) and her teammates in the Girls Varsity Lightweight 8+ race.
The 2nd Annual North End Street Hockey Tournament was held on Saturday, June 25th in the Prince Street Playground at “The Gassy.” Team Luisi (blue shirts) took the winning trophy this year. This year’s tournament honored late North Ender Anthony “Wrinkles” Morella. Proceeds of over $1,500 benefited The Fund For Autistic Children, serving special needs kids in Boston and 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…
Congratulations to Tia Bevilacqua and Paul Bruno on their engagement! Tia and Paul are two “born and raised” North End kids who have been dating since high school. So, where did they get engaged? Tia finds out her SUV has been towed, they head to Roxbury to get it and Paul gets down on one 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…
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…
On May 26th, Arlington Catholic High School held its Commencement and celebrated the graduation of the Class of 2016 including Ivana Bonetti from Boston’s North End. Congratulations Ivana!
Frank Pellino, chef/owner of Pellino’s Ristorante on Prince Street in the North End, shares a proud moment with his daughter, Christina Pellino, as she graduates from Seton Hall University School of Law. While in law school, Christina was Vice President of the Italian-American Society, President of the Tax Law Society, and a Comments Editor on Read More…