Albert A. Natale grew up in the North End of Boston, where he played the trumpet in his school band. After high school, he went on to play professionally and soon joined the RKO Theatre house band in Boston. From there, his career took him Philadelphia, New York and beyond to work with many of Read More…
Lots of people complain about January. It is dark. It is cold. It’s a day longer than some months. The hoopla about the holidays is over. Thank goodness. That is the beauty of January. It is not like autumn, the season in which everyone and every organization are trying to crowd in every event they Read More…
North End resident Jen Royle put all the ingredients together to capture a spot in the finals of ABC Channel 5 “The Taste”. Jen avoided elimination by impressing the judges with her bite, although having some thoughts that her presentation wasn’t spicy enough. Jen, a sports reporter for the Herald, is a great competitor and Read More…
The January 2015 Public Safety Meeting was short with not many crime incidents reported during the last several weeks. Police noted that college students are due back next week and the Suffolk University party car will start patrolling during weekend nights. Two arrests for assault & battery were made following late night fighting incidents at Caffe 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…
The week starts off with a national holiday, recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The schedule then progresses with plans for enjoying the winter weather, recognizing athletic achievements, raising funds for causes and more. Take a look! Monday, January 19 Happy Martin Luther King, Jr. Day! 1:00pm Free Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Read More…
The City of Boston and the Museum of African American History will join with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras’ Intensive Community Program to honor and celebrate Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Faneuil Hall on Monday, January 19, 2015, starting at 1 p.m. “The City of Boston has the great privilege of working with the Read More…
As the design comes to completion for the North Washington Street [Charlestown] Bridge, Boston Public Works Deputy Commissioner, Para Jayasinghe, is making the rounds to the local neighborhood groups. The North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) heard the presentation last week and asked questions about the construction period and how the bridge will fit into Read More…
On a bitterly cold night, familiar and new friends of NEMPAC ventured out to experience a powerfully moving concert at the North Bennet Street School entitled “I Have a Dream…” in celebration of Martin Luther King Day. Artistic Director Christina Wright-Ivanova, pianist, was joined by four exceptional artists, Stephen Marotto, cello; Jessica Nicolet, soprano; Kristin Read More…
The Weekender is a useful post to determine if you are keeping up with the local news. If you did not have a chance to look at the website this week, a few minutes of reading this post will catch you up in no time! Top Posts This Week: Remembering The Great Molasses Flood of 1919 This infamous Read More…
The sign is up for Rina’s Pizzeria & Cafe at 371 Hanover Street on the Freedom Trail, in the location formerly occupied by Casa di Stile. The soon-to-open eatery is owned by Nick Varano and is adjacent to his longstanding flagship, Strega Ristorante. Thanks to Adam Castiglioni for sharing this photo of the new sign.
Following a preliminary agreement in December 2013, Star Market has now signed a long-term lease at the new TD Garden / North Station development by Boston Properties and Delaware North, according to the Boston Herald. It will be the largest supermarket (63,000 s.f.) in downtown Boston. The Boston Garden Project includes three towers (hotel, residential & office) emerging Read More…