Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: 20 Seafood Towers Worth the Wait, Gas Main Explosion in Merrimack Valley, Back to School Films, Family Pride Day, Local Food Festival

Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, September 14 and if you’re looking for something to splurge on this weekend, check out the 20 seafood towers from around the city that Eater Boston says are worth it.  Here’s what you need to know for this weekend… 1:00PM September Films: Back to School. Stop by Read More…

Arts & Culture

Fall Events at the Paul Revere House: Fife & Drum, Tinsmithing, Puritan Fashions and More

Join the Paul Revere House on Sunday afternoons this September and October for colonial music, demonstrations and more! See the full schedule below. September 9/8: Patriot Fife and Drum 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Enjoy a lively concert of music that accompanied colonists as they marched, danced, wooed their beloveds, and waged war. David Vose and Sue Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured

Under Construction: Prado Joins North Square as Closed Freedom Trail Public Spaces

Following the closing of North Square for reconstruction, another popular Freedom Trail public space in Boston’s North End has been fenced off for an overhaul. The Paul Revere Mall, known as “the Prado,” was closed to the public as construction begins on a major renovation, the second since it was created in 1925. [See the restoration design Read More…

Event Notices

Paul Revere: A Man of Many Occupations [June 5th Panel]

Tuesday, June 5, 6:30pm – 9:00pm Panel & Progressive Event Paul Revere: A Man of Many Occupations Speakers: Patrick Leehey, Nan Wolverton, Rob Martello Location: Old North Church, 193 Salem St., North End Boston Co-sponsored by the Paul Revere House Register here Today Paul Revere is a household name. He is heralded as the ultimate patriot, Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured

Paul Revere House Education & Visitor Center Receives Historical Preservation Award

For its success at restoring and preserving the historic Lathrop Place at North Square, The Paul Revere House Education & Visitor Center has received a 2018 Massachusetts Historical Commission Preservation Award. The Paul Revere property is more than just the iconic Paul Revere House that brings many tourists along the Freedom Trail to the North Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured People

200th Anniversary of Paul Revere’s Death Commemorated at Granary Burying Ground

Boston locals and curious bystanders alike corralled into the elm tree enclosed Granary Burying Ground in Downtown Boston on May 10th to commemorate Massachusetts hero and industrialist Paul Revere, 200 years after his death on May 10, 1818. Born in the North End and renowned for his midnight ride to signal to the American militia Read More…

Daily Briefs

Thursday’s Brief: Daffodil Volunteers Needed, Fiber Arts, Author Talk, Magnolia Bakery Opens Today

Things to know for Thursday Today is Thursday, March 29 and with opening day just a week away, you know Marathon Monday is right around the corner. Marathon Daffodils is looking for donations and volunteers to help distribute thousands of potted blooming daffodil plants along the marathon route.  Here’s what else you need to know Read More…

Daily Briefs

Weekend Brief: Kids Block Party, Paul Revere House Tour, Friday Film Series, Public Market Demonstration

Things to know for Friday Today is Friday, February 23 and the weekend is officially here! While it may not be as warm as it was earlier this week, that doesn’t mean you need to spend the weekend on the couch! Here are 10 things to do around the city this weekend.  Here’s what else Read More…

Daily Briefs

Wednesday’s Brief: Patio Weather, Modern Gefilte Fish, Hansel & Gretel, Colonial Kids Corner, Salt Art and Free Movie Night

Things to know for Wednesday Today is Wednesday, April 21…I mean February 21. Spring weather is here, at least for today, and Boston’s patio restaurants are taking full advantage! Check out the running list of restaurants’ around the city with warm-weather plans for this week. Here’s what else you need to know for Wednesday… 12:30PM Read More…

Arts & Culture Featured Government

Local Arts Funding Awarded in 2018 Boston Cultural Council Grants

This year’s grant funding by the Boston Cultural Council will go to 181 arts organizations, including four operating in the North End and Downtown Waterfront community. A total of $472,955 in funding is being provided by the City of Boston and Mass Cultural Council to support cultural projects. In the local North End / Waterfront area, grant Read More…

Featured Government

Federal Shutdown Closes National Parks, but Boston’s Freedom Trail Sites are Open

The federal government shutdown has closed all National Parks and visitor facilities. However, sites along Boston’s Freedom Trail remain open, including the Old North Church and Paul Revere House in the North End.  Other open sites: Museum of African American History, USS Constitution Museum, USS Constitution, Old South Meeting House and Old State House. The Boston Harbor Read More…