Health & Environment People

North End’s Marc Hymovitz Receives National Staff Leadership Award for Excellence in Cancer-Fighting Public Policy

Marc Hymovitz, North End resident and Massachusetts Government Relations Director, was awarded the Alan Mills Award by the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) for his tireless work to help make cancer a national priority. The Alan Mills Award recognizes a staff person who has consistently demonstrated leadership and excellence in the area Read More…

Community People

ABCD Center to Honor Volunteer of the Year, Marian O’Neil

Action for Boston Community Development rolls out the festivities on September 16 in a gala celebration of 17 outstanding community volunteers who embody the spirit of the landmark Economic Opportunity Act, celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. That historic 1964 EOA legislation launched the War on Poverty in America and gave birth to the nation’s Read More…

Sports

NEAA Dodgers Win Inaugural 2014 Season Championship

The NEAA (20+under) Dodgers won the 2014 BASE HITZ Championship by sweeping through the playoffs with a powerful display of pitching, defense and offense. The BASE HITZ league is the brain-child of Robert Lewis Jr and pits some of the best teams in the area against each other. Teams from Lawrence, Lowell, South End, Jamaica Read More…

Business Food & Drink

North End Businesses Named “Best of Boston” by Boston Magazine

Boston magazine’s annual “Best of Boston” issue hit stands this week and several North End businesses made the cut. The categories include food, drinks and shopping through the city and Cape. The August issue names 286 winners and the magazine awarded four North End businesses with “Best of Boston” awards. All of the “Best of Read More…

People Schools

North End Students Earn Boston College High School Honors

Nicholas A. Benning ’15 and Michael Laposata ‘16 of the North End achieved Honors for the Fourth Quarter at Boston College High School. For Honors a student must have at least a 3.20 quality point average and all grades ‘”C-” or higher. Boston College High School is a Jesuit, Catholic, college-preparatory school for young men Read More…

Community Photos & Videos Schools

St. John School Student Wins Honorable Mention in MWRA Poster Contest

North End news from the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA): We are pleased to announce that Julia Pistorino, a second-grader at the St. John School, in Boston’s North End, won Honorable Mention in MWRA’s Annual Poster Contest. This year, students across the MWRA service area were challenged to create posters, essays and short videos to promote the benefits of Read More…

People Schools

Diamond Machining Technology Presents Award to North Bennet Street School Graduate

Marlborough’s DMT Diamond Machining Technology and Boston’s North Bennet Street School (NBSS) share a common reputation for and commitment to excellence—DMT for manufacturing diamond sharpening products, NBSS for educating students in the craftsmanship tradition. What’s more, sharpening is essential to maintaining craft and trade tools. Recognizing this common ground and wanting to support tomorrow’s artisans, Read More…

Community Sports

North End Youth Hockey Celebrates Successful 2nd Fun-Filled Season

On Thursday, March 27, the North End Youth Hockey Introduction Program celebrated it’s second season at it’s award banquet. Twenty players ages 4-12 played this year under volunteer coaches: Billy, Daniel, Greg, Patrick, Corey, Bryan, George and Virgil. The program ran for 15 Saturdays at the Steriti rink under the direction of Program Creator, and Read More…

Community Sports

Photo Gallery: 2014 Nazzaro – NEAA Youth Basketball Banquet Awards

The NEAA-Nazzaro Center Basketball League held its annual award banquet on Sunday, March 30th at Filippo’s Ristorante, celebrating its 41st season this year. The Knights and Small Fry Leagues are among the most popular programs run out of the Nazzaro Center. The various levels of the league provide winter long basketball instructional and (mildly) competitive Read More…