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Is This You? Friends of the Boston Harborwalk Request Help with Bocce Photos
The Friends of the Boston Harborwalk are creating informational and historical signs to be put up along the Harborwalk. One such sign will be placed at Langone Park and will tell the history of bocce in the North End. Vito Aluia from the Friends of the North End Bocce group passed on these photos, presumed Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Always Beautiful Christopher Columbus Park
Dr. Joseph Mendola shares this photo from, as he calls it, the “always beautiful Christopher Columbus Park.” What’s that sign on the tree you ask? The North End Girl Scouts Troop #72158 have been studying trees and created a hug-a-tree-project to support the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park and the trees. Read more here. “Neighborhood Read More…
Neighborhood Photo: Tony DeMarco Statue Salutes Healthcare Workers
Michael Schroeder captured this photo over the weekend of the Tony DeMarco statue wearing a face mask and scrubs with the Superman logo. The outfit honors the healthcare workers on the front lines fighting COVID-19, and also reminds residents to wear face coverings when out in public. Governor Charlie Baker passed an order on Friday afternoon Read More…
Ray Bourque Brings Meals to Hanover St. Firehouse
Hockey star Ray Bourque delivers pizzas, pasta, and meatballs from his restaurant, Tresca, to the firefighters at the Hanover Street firehouse in Boston’s North End. Tresca also recently donated food to healthcare workers at Mass General, one of several North End restaurants to donate food to frontline workers fighting COVID-19. Photo submitted by Peter Weber.
Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: Blooming Dogwood Tree at St. Leonard’s
Spring has come to Hanover Street and the large dogwood trees are blooming at the St. Leonard’s Church Peace Garden. Enjoy this jigsaw picture puzzle with sixty pieces! How to play: Move and drag the pieces around just like a regular jigsaw puzzle. When two pieces are connected, they will click together. If you are “missing” Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: From the Sidewalk and Dreamy Desserts
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Hats Galore! Friends of Christopher Columbus Park Virtual Derby Party
The postponement of the Kentucky Derby did not stop some Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) from celebrating with a Zoom Derby Party. In the spirit of Derby Day, these fashionistas wore a variety of hats. There were bucket hats, fascinators, a French beret, and many bedecked, broad brimmed hats. A fun time was had Read More…
Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: Hotel With a Heart
Boston’s closed hotels have been lighting up red and displaying hearts in their windows as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage through the city. This jigsaw picture puzzle shows the Boston Harbor Hotel at Rowes Wharf lit up on a recent night with its famous arch and a big heart in its windows. How to Read More…
Social Highlights This Week: Sunsets & Quiet Corners
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Neighborhood Photos: Marathon Daffodils at Christopher Columbus Park
Each year, Marathon Daffodils lines the 26.2 mile Boston Marathon route, as well as Boston’s neighborhood parks, with bright yellow daffodils on Marathon Monday to honor those who lost their lives in the Marathon bombings of April 15, 2013. With the Marathon being postponed this year due to COVID-19, Marathon Daffodils distributed flowers to Boston area Read More…
Jigsaw Picture Puzzle: Night Waterfront Reflections
While wandering around our empty city, I came across this scene of bright lights on the waterfront reflecting in the harbor off Columbus Park with the blue trellis lights and skyline in the background. This is a rotating jigsaw picture puzzle, but only 24 pieces so it’s easy! Give it a go! *Rotating pieces!(1) SELECT Read More…












