Today is Friday, January 1 and did you know that the annual ball drop in Times Square used to happen daily in Boston and other U.S. coastal cities? The daily occurrence was to help mariners calibrate their shipboard clocks, vital to determining their location once at sea, read more on Universal Hub. Notable News: The Read More…
Today is Tuesday, December 29 and as the last week of 2020 finally comes to an end, here’s what’s going on in the neighborhood this week… Notable News: In the North End, occupancy limit leaves cafes, eateries starved for customers Even if customers made reservations months ago, the new 25 percent capacity limit is forcing Read More…
Today is Tuesday, December 22 and if you’re looking for the traditional Feast of the Seven Fishes for takeout this week, consider one of these local restaurants, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: Licensing Board slams North End restaurant for raft of Covid-19 violations, including letting Read More…
Today is Friday, December 18 and if you’re planning on staying home for the upcoming holidays but don’t want to cook, consider ordering dinner from these local restaurants offering holiday meals, read more on Boston.com and Boston Magazine. Notable News: Massachusetts releases COVID-19 guidelines for celebrating the December holidays With recent polls showing almost 70% Read More…
Today is Tuesday, December 15, and according to Yelp, Steriti Memorial Rink in the North End is ranked one of the top 20 skating rinks in America. With harbor views, the indoor rink came in at No. 17 on the list, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… North Read More…
Today is Friday, December 11th and on the 200th anniversary of one of America’s oldest open-air markets, Boston Haymarket vendors are continuing to persevere though the pandemic, read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 6:00PM NEMPAC Holiday Open Mic Night. Join the North End Music & Performing Read More…
Today is Friday, December 4 and earlier this week A-list celebrities Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence were spotted at South Station filming their new film “Don’t Look Up” which is set to release on Netflix in 2021, read more on NBC Boston. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: Massachusetts reports Read More…
Today is Tuesday, December 1 and metered parking spots throughout downtown Boston will be free 2-hour parking on Saturdays through the end of the year to help support businesses that were hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic, read more on MassLive.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 7:00PM North End by Map. Read More…
Today is Tuesday, November 24 and if you’re planning on traveling out of state this week there may be some restrictions to make yourself aware of before hopping in the car or getting on a plane. Read more on Boston.com for the best way to share Thanksgiving dinner this year. Here’s what else you need Read More…
Today is Friday, November 20 and just like everything else in 2020, the holidays will look a bit different this year. While the shops in Faneuil Hall will still be open for business, they will not host a Christmas tree light show this season, read more on CBS Boston. Here’s what else you need to Read More…
Today is Monday, November 16 and the Seaport is transforming into a winter wonderland this holiday season. From huge pine trees to sparkling lights, the festive display has been dubbed “Snowport” for the upcoming winter months, read more on The Boston Globe. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: Frog Pond Read More…
Today is Friday, November 13 and the Coronavirus deaths in Massachusetts have now surpassed 10,000 as the surge continues throughout the country, read more on Boston.com. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Notable News: Boston officials threaten to remove Faneuil Hall landlord over missed payments Boston City officials issued a notice of Read More…