I’ve enjoyed the holidays. The food is excellent in our house. We play charades and have a talent show. The presents are the right amount. This time between Christmas and New Year’s Day is quiet. We’re all happy that none of us is on a plane this year. Who can complain about a holiday in Read More…
Michele Morgan catches us up on the holiday season with photos from the Italian Concert at Sacred Heart Church and scenes from this year’s Trolley Tour, the last for outgoing Mayor Thomas M. Menino. Many readers tell us how much they enjoy Michele’s photo galleries and we are grateful for her generosity in sharing throughout Read More…
On Wednesday, December 18, the members of the Nazzaro Center Youth Program enjoyed a Christmas Party that they’ll never forget. Thanks to the North End Chamber of Commerce, the center was able to treat about 100 children to one of the best Christmas parties that the Nazzaro has ever hosted. Thanks to a very generous Read More…
Merry Christmas! Need a break from all the festivities? Enjoy this easy jigsaw picture puzzle with a Christmas scene from outside St. Stephen’s Church on Hanover Street. [Your web browser does not support frames or is currently configured not to display frames. However, you may visit the related page.]
As Christmas lights go, the North End / Waterfront truly puts on a world-class show. Here is a small selection of displays I found during the 2013 holiday season. See more Christmas photos and event posts. Photos by Matt Conti.
My wife & I made a huge mistake last Saturday. We drove out to pick up a couple Christmas presents. Traffic was slow, people were everywhere, and my patience was tested. I should have expected it. The Christmas holiday comes with chaos. It is like a virus whose symptoms are mild on December 1st, but Read More…
An annual event for several years running is the Toys for Tots drive at North Street Grille (229 North Street). This year, customers and friends donated 100+ toys and over $500 for a private family in need of help. There are still a few days left to drop off a toy on the huge pile Read More…
How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Interactive reading – Free family fun event at the Nazzaro Center on Tuesday, December 17th at 3:30 pm
I remember when I took my kids to Disney World many years ago. We were only there for a day attempting to ‘take it all in’. The clock was ticking. It was hot & exhausting. But when we came to that final hour before we were to leave the park, nobody wanted to leave early. Read More…
To the North End / Waterfront community, We were most disheartened to learn that some Grinch had ripped down and taken the holiday decorations from our small Richmond Street dog run. This past weekend members of RUFF decorated the dog run with green garland and red ribbons. We love this neighborhood and in our desire Read More…
Bricco Ristorante in the North End invited taxi cab drivers to enjoy lunch on them Wednesday when they delivered drivers a boxed lunch curbside from 11a until 3p as a holiday “thank you”. Lunch was a choice of a burger or lobster roll served with fries and a soft drink. More than four dozen taxi Read More…
Elite Boston Landmark Realty held a successful collection and party on December 5th to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots program. Over 60 friends and neighbors stopped by to enjoy the food donated by Bricco’s Frank DePasquale. Adding to the spread, Janet Gilardi made her coconut shrimp and stuffed mushrooms. Some notable attendees Read More…