A Faneuil Hall landmark will be closed by the end of this week. Beloved restaurant Durgin-Park announced they will close their doors for good on January 12. It has been open since 1827. CEO of Durgin-Park’s parent company, Ark Restaurants, Michael Weinstein said the restaurant was no longer profitable and that the closure was inevitable. Read More…
Now that the New Year is in full swing, the holiday season is coming to an end, but this old photo might keep some of our readers in the festive spirit! Check out this picture from the 1930s when you could pick up a Christmas tree in Faneuil Hall! Who remembers this? Tune in each Read More…
Blink!, the famous light and sound show, will return to deck the halls this holiday season at Faneuil Hall Marketplace beginning with the festive tree lighting on Tuesday, November 27 at 7:30 p.m. The official Blink! tree lighting will feature appearances by Santa Claus, The City of Boston Community Choir, holiday singers, and the official flipping of Read More…
Boston Pewter Company at Faneuil Hall Marketplace has moved from its former location in the South Market building across the popular shopping area to the North Market building. The company, owned by Jeff and Lorraine Allen of Topsfield, Massachusetts, is celebrating 30 years at Faneuil Hall. They specialize in pewter, hand-blown glass and hand-done scrimshaw on Read More…
The Najarian Lecture on Human Rights, a public program of the Armenian Heritage Park, will host Incarceration: Untangling the Web of Injustice on Wednesday, November 14 at 7:30 p.m. at Faneuil Hall. The speakers will be Andrea J. Cabral, former Massachusetts Secretary of Public Safety, and Chief Executive Officer, Ascend Mass; and Mark A. Levin, Vice Read More…
A couple of chuckles to start the day from our resident comedy writer, Ben Alper: “Ayanna Pressley, the first African-American woman elected to the Boston City Council, defeated Michael Capuano, a 10-term incumbent in the state’s primary. It’s the biggest upset since Paul Revere and his wife won the 1773 Inter-Colony Contract Bridge Tournament” “North End/Waterfront Read More…
Things to know for Tuesday Today is Tuesday, September 4th – Primary Election Day in Massachusetts! Don’t forget to cast your vote in the state primaries for who you want to see on the November ballot for the positions of Massachusetts governor, state legislature and U.S. congress. Polls will be open from 7AM to 8PM, Read More…
Things to know for Monday Today is Monday, August 20 and if you thought you were all feasted out after this past weekend’s 108th annual fisherman’s feast…get ready..because St. Anthony’s feast is just a few days away. Here’s what else you need to know for the week ahead… 10:30AM Celebrate What Unites Us at Armenian Read More…
Things to know for Thursday’s Brief: Today is Thursday, August 16 and if you’re looking for something to freshen up your weekend, stop by Fruit Fest at the Boston Public Market this Sunday from 10 a.m. -6 p.m., see additional details here. Here’s what else you need to know for today… Fisherman’s Feast at North, Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, August 9 and if you’re looking to make the most of your last few weeks of summer, check out CondeNast Traveler’s guide to where to go, what to do and where to eat in Boston this August. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM Read More…
Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, July 26 and if you’re looking for a delicious idea for picnicking on the beach, local Boston Chefs are serving up some inspiration, read more on Boston Herald. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 10:00AM Gentle Yoga at Christopher Columbus Park. Stop by Christopher Read More…
Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, July 25 and if you’re tired of waiting in long lines or can never get a reservation for dinner, be sure to check out Boston.com’s guide to getting great food in Boston without a reservation. Here’s what else you need to know for today… 9:30AM Groundbreaking Ceremony Read More…