Look who is featured in the October 2013 issue of Country Living Magazine … Bobby Eustace of Polcari’s Coffee! Thanks to Ida Culhane for submitting the image.
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Celebrities Descend on Boston’s North End: Donnie Wahlberg, Piero Barone & Alex Rodriguez
It was a big weekend for celebrity sightings in the North End. We found Donnie Wahlberg, Peiro Barone and Alex Rodriguez in these neighborhood photos. First up, Donnie Wahlberg (Blue Bloods and Boston Finest) takes this selfie with Lisa Capogreco (Boston Concepts) and Sal Giarrantani (Post Gazette). Next, Piero Barone of Il Volo is shown Read More…
Stefano Marchese Releases Debut Album “Radici”
[responsive_vimeo http://vimeo.com/69335076] Stefano Marchese, co-director of the St. Leonard Choral Society, has released his debut album, “Radici.” A native of Pescara, the 29-year-old Berklee alum’s album includes six original tracks that fuse Mediterranean jazz melodies with American harmonies. “It’s an album that represents my experience as an immigrant,” says Marchese, who moved from Italy to Read More…
Obituary: Maurizio Loddo of North End’s Maurizio’s Ristorante – Memorial Service September 12th
Maurizio Loddo, restauranteur and chef of Maurizio’s Ristorante in Boston, died August 27 after a long battle with cancer. He is survived by his mother Enrica, brothers Nicola and Daniele Loddo all of Sardinia, Italy; as well as long time companion Mary Monaco of Winthrop, MA and ex wife and business partner Linda Loddo of Read More…
St. John School Teacher Profile: Meet Mrs. Sarzana, Grade 8
Can you tell us a little about your background? How long have you been a teacher at St. John School? I am a wife, mother of Jesse, Jeremy, and Zack and I am also a very blest grandmother of Leo, 8 and Avery, 6. I have been teaching for 36 years now, first in Read More…
North End / West End ABCD to Honor Community Hero Bob O’Brien
North End / West End Community Hero Robert O’Brien to be Honored at ABCD Community Volunteer Celebrations on September 17 Boston Police Commissioner Ed Davis Will Deliver Keynote Address WCVB Channel 5 Anchor Susan Wornick is Emcee Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD) will honor 18 outstanding volunteers who provide extraordinary assistance that helps put Read More…
Happy Birthday Ernesto!
Ernesto Carpenito celebrates the beginning of his 94th year on Sunday, September 1st. Happy Birthday Ernesto! Photo and submission by Dr. Joseph Mendola.
North End Resident, Boston Attorney Elected President of the Massachusetts Bar Association
North End resident and Boston attorney Douglas K. Sheff has been elected president of the Massachusetts Bar Association for its 2013-14 year, beginning on Sept. 1. The MBA is the preeminent voice of the legal profession in Massachusetts, and Sheff is the first attorney in Massachusetts to serve as president of the MBA and the Read More…
Neighbors Night on Endicott Street as St. Anthony Society Gears Up for Weekend Feast [Photos]
The St. Anthony Society on Endicott Street hosted their annual Neighbors Night BBQ on Thursday night. A large team of society cooks and servers fed over 100 residents that setup tables on the street. It’s an election year, so there was plenty of hand grabbing, political talk and an impromptu visit from outgoing Mayor Thomas Read More…
Obituary: Joe “Cheegelo” Coppola of Boston’s North End
COPPOLA; Joe “Cheegelo”, age 91, of Boston’s North End, passed away on August 21, 2013 in the Chelsea Soldier’s Home. He was the beloved husband of Eileen (Moore) Coppola with whom he shared many years of marriage, and brother of the late Johnny “Blah”. In addition to his wife Eileen, he will be deeply missed Read More…
Obituary: Lena Grieco of Boston’s North End
Lena P. Grieco, 89 years of age, of Boston’s North End, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Cherished daughter of the late Nicola and Filomena (Vernucci) Faiella. Beloved wife of the late Peter A. Grieco. Loving mother of Camille Colangelo and her late husband Harry of Boston and Phyllis Gilardi and her husband Joseph Read More…
NEWRA’s Summer 2013 Party Brings Out Residents and Politicians [Photos]
Dozens of neighborhood residents enjoyed the annual summer social gathering organized by the North End / Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA). With the high profile mayoral and city council elections coming up, many candidates and elected officials were also in attendance. The event was held at the Pilot House, Lewis Wharf on Wednesday, August 20, 2013. Read More…