The 2012 Boston City Council Inauguration ceremony was held today at Faneuil Hall. For the North End / Waterfront, East Boston & Charlestown, Councilor Sal LaMattina starts his 6th year representing District 1 after running unopposed in the November 2011 election. Councilors-At-Large representing the entire city include Felix Arroyo, John Connolly, Stephen Murphy and Ayanna Read More…
News from Ashkenazy Acquisition Corp., Faneuil Hall Marketplace lease holder: Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation announced today that it has retained Elkus Manfredi Architects to guide design plans for anticipated improvements to Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, Massachusetts. Elkus Manfredi principal, Howard Elkus, will act as the lead architect in crafting a master plan to enhance and revitalize the Read More…
Internationally recognized human rights activist Paul Rusesabagina (left) being greeted by Langham Hotel’s Managing Director, Serge Denis. (Photo courtesy of the Langham Hotel.) The Armenian Heritage Foundation hosted its annual lecture last night on human rights at Faneuil Hall, featuring international humanitarian Paul Rusesabagina. Paul is perhaps best known as the real life hero of Read More…
ASHKENAZY ACQUISITION CORPORATION CLOSES ON GROUND LEASE FOR BOSTON’S ICONIC FANEUIL HALL MARKETPLACE New leaseholder selects Jones Lang LaSalle to manage city’s landmark property Boston, MA (October 12, 2011) – Ashkenazy Acquisition Corporation announced today that it closed on the acquisition of the 63-year ground lease for Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, Massachusetts from General Growth Properties, a Chicago-based real estate investment trust. As Read More…
The number 35 signals an innovative event celebrating the 35th anniversary of Regina Pizzeria, the oldest shop in Faneuil Hall Marketplace! Join us on Thursday, September 8, 2011 as Regina Pizzeria celebrates 35 years at Faneuil Hall Marketplace (opened in 1976)! Marketplace visitors can enjoy pizza slices for only 35 cents; available for 35 minutes Read More…
The British Changing of the Guard at Faneuil Hall always catches the tourists off-guard. The series takes place near the original British barracks on State Street. Boston was occupied by British soldiers in the nine years before the American independence. This historical program, jointly offered by Faneuil Hall Marketplace and the Freedom Trail Foundation, Read More…
On Saturday, May 7th, Senator John Kerry held a town hall at Fanueil Hall, moderated by State Representative Aaron Michlewitz. The video below captures the introductory comments and some scenes from the event.
The Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events, the Museum of African American History and the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO) will present a free tribute concert in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 17, 2011, at 1:00pm at Faneuil Hall. The program will feature a moving selection of classical music, spirituals and freedom songs performed by the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras’ Intensive Community Program, conducted by Marta Zurad.
Alexa Hill shares some photos from this weekend’s tree lighting at Faneuil Hall. Before the Lighting.After the lighting.Tree with Custom House.The Crowd.
MISSING PERSONS ALERT: BOSTON POLICE SEEK PUBLIC’S ASSISTANCE IN EFFORTS TO LOCATE MISSING PERSON The Boston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in their efforts to locate a person who has been missing since February 20, 2010. The missing person is described below: Name: Eugene Losik Sex: male Age: 25 Race: white Height: 5’11” Read More…
Depending on your view, Faneuil Hall/Quincy Market will either be the “place to be” this Saturday or the “place to stay far away from.” It’s a Mardi Gras Pub Crawl from noon through 5pm. More information.
Just walking around town close to Faneuil Hall, I was trampled by tourists. Sure, it is the peak summer season, but it just seemed “monumental”, which reminded me of a recent survey of national destinations. A few weeks ago, neighbor Ann Pistorio handed me a USA Today article referencing a Forbes Traveler national survey of Read More…
