My grandfather, Nicola Dello Russo, owned a tavern at the corner of Lewis and Commercial Streets during the early to mid twentieth century. Like all taverns, the walls were covered with pictures of local celebrities and events and the picture I am sharing today was one of those. Unfortunately there were no annotations as to Read More…
Catherine “Cathy” (Gatto) Romanowski of Woburn and formerly of the North End on January 30, 2015. Loving daughter of the late Laurence and Pasqualena (Del Vecchio) Gatto. Beloved mother of Rhonda Zucco and her husband Peter of Woburn, and Ronald Romanowski and his wife Amy of Woburn. Cherished grandmother of Celena Zucco, Alana Zucco and Read More…
The fourth and final part of The Haymarket Project covers the Fall season with stories from the diverse vendors in Boston’s Haymarket. This episode includes interviews with: Roy Fournier, Harry’s Cheese and Cold Cuts Alyssa “Sina” Chhim Jonathan Chhim Scott Lampert The year-long project captures the varying atmosphere of each season at the market taking viewers on Read More…
LONGO Victoria, age 84, of Boston’s North End, passed away on January 23, 2015. She was the beloved daughter of the late Salvatore and Maria T. (Romano) Longo. Loving sister of the late Joseph Longo, Louis Longo of Danvers, Frank Longo of Revere, Vincenza Casali of FL, Richard Longo of FL, Rosalie Indeicato of Revere, Read More…
You never know what you are going to run into on the streets of Boston’s North End. On Sunday night, heads were turning as this stunning “just married” couple, Rachel & John, came walking down Fleet Street. After posting this photo, we heard from Christian Pleva Images, also of Fleet Street. It turns out that Christian actually photographed Rachel Read More…
St. John School celebrated the start of National Catholic Schools Week with our first annual family skate night at Steriti Rink. The skating party was a huge success with a turnout of over 250 family members as well as our teachers and administrators. Catholic Schools week is a celebration of Catholic education in the United States. St. John School Read More…
Sestilia (Incretolli) Federico of the North End of Boston, born in Sulmona Italy 1925, daughter of the late Giuseppina and Antonio Incretolli, and wife of the late Domenico Federico, died on January 19, 2015. She is survived by her son, Frank Federico and his wife, Mary; daughter, Maria Bonanno and her husband Joseph; and grandchildren Read More…
Mary V. (Giardini) Pagliuca of Medford and formerly of Boston’s North End on January 12, 2015. Beloved daughter of the late Carmela “Millie” (DePascale) Cesario and John Giardini. Loving wife of the late Alfred “Freddie” Pagliuca. Adored mother of Paula Bruno and her husband Frank of Winchester, Jodie Pagliuca of the North End, and Christine Read More…
North End resident Jen Royle has taken the next step forward competing in ABC Channel 5 “The Taste” show. She moves onto the next segment of the popular food show scheduled for Thursday, January 15 at 8pm. Her Team Ludo lost their first group challenge of the season last Thursday night during Episide 5 of “The Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for December 2014 was presented to longtime resident Anthony Gaeta. The award was presented by NEWRA Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi on behalf of the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). “He has been living at the corner of Fulton and Richmond Street for 40 + Years,” Janet said, “and has always kept his Read More…
Three-year North End resident Jen Royle along with French Chef Ludo Lefebvre’s four-member team will be appearing on ABC’s popular show “The Taste” this Thursday, January 1 at 8 p.m. Now in it’s third season, this is the fourth episode of a seven-episode Prime Time series. Jen began her quest to compete and possibly win Read More…
The Good Neighbor Recognition Award for November 2014 was awarded to the North End Fish Market, also known as Mercato del Mare, at 99 Salem Street in Boston’s North End. Receiving the award were owners Keri Cassidy and Liz Ventura with Chef Chris Lin. The award was presented by Recognition Committee Chair Janet Gilardi of the Read More…