The possibility of a Starbucks coffee shop joining the “Gateway to the North End” at Cross Street Plaza has reignited the discussion of chain establishments in the North End. While some, such as the two Hanover Street 7-Elevens and Salem Street’s Peet’s Coffee, seem to be accepted by the community, others like the attempted Pinkberry Read More…
This week is a busy one in Boston sports as the Bruins begin their playoff drive at home this Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Celtics kick-off their own playoff journey with a home game this weekend. The Red Sox season is also in full swing with the Yankees coming to town. Whether Read More…
On Monday, the Cannabis Control Commission launched its online licensing system to start accept business applications for marijuana licenses in Massachusetts. An article in the Boston Globe reports nearly 200 prospective operators have expressed interest in opening a recreational marijuana business in Massachusetts. Two groups will have their applications processed first: medical marijuana dispensaries that are Read More…
From gondolas to MBTA woes, Boston is always brainstorming the next big infrastructure project for the city. Whether it’s extending the subway, connecting trains, or building tunnels, everyone has opinions and ideas, many of which have been talked about for years. WBUR recently posted an article highlighting some of these long talked about plans, including Read More…
The recent celebration of Saint Joseph’s Day had all the North End pastry shops whipping up their best zeppoles. What’s your favorite Italian pastry to enjoy in the neighborhood? Vote in our poll and add your comments in the section below. https://www.instagram.com/p/BghbFAKHbUf/?tagged=northend
At amusement parks and ski resorts, traveling from one location to another by gondola has been the norm for quite some time. Is it time to use this aerial travel to getting around Boston? When the idea of a gondola from the Seaport to South Station was first introduced it may have seemed like a Read More…
The Boston Globe recently compiled a list of places to find peace and quiet all over the Boston region, spanning from Newton to Andover to Canton and even Connecticut. Included on the list was the North End’s own Armenian Heritage Park on the Greenway! What places do you like to visit when searching for some Read More…
Earlier this month, Boston Harbor Now announced that funding has been made available to develop a Harborwalk map that will help people find public spaces and amenities along the city’s waterfront. There is currently no comprehensive, user-friendly map providing this information, making it difficult for people to know what is publicly available and legally accessible. Read More…
If you’ve driven in Boston recently, chances are you’ve noticed quite a lot of company on the roads. Boston drivers spent 60+ hours stuck in traffic last year, according to the INRIX Global Traffic Scorecard. This is up 3% from 2016 and is estimated to have cost the city 5.7 billion dollars. We’re not the Read More…
The 2018 Winter Olympic Games are in full swing with 244 Americans competing in 97 different events in PyeongChang! There are at least 13 athletes from Massachusetts, including a few current BU and BC hockey players, and Bruins’ legend Ray Bourque’s son, Chris Bourque. See a list of MA competitors below. Want to learn an Read More…
[hr] At the end of January, the Boston Parks and Recreation Department held a community meeting to talk about renovations to the Langone & Puopolo Parks in the North End. The Parks project team presented attendees with these three design alternatives: As you can see, all three plans include the little league field, bocce courts, and Read More…
At-Large Councilor Michelle Wu is pitching the idea of an annual fee, potentially up to $100, for residents to obtain parking permits. This money could then be used to fund transportation projects. Read the hearing order from the city council meeting here. Currently, Boston residents looking to parking their cars in their neighborhood need only Read More…