Pam Donnaruma, publisher of the Post-Gazette at 5 Prince St., is the March 2012 winner of the Good Neighbor Recognition Award, presented by NEWRA Clean Streets Committee member, Janet Gilardi. Also posing for the camera is the famous Freeway, Post-Gazette columnist. The monthly award is voted by the committee and given to local businesses and Read More…
“Do you see that smile on my face? My tail is wagging like crazy.” I am so happy that our “Thanksgiving Pet Food Drive” was a SUCCESS. I do not know how to THANK EVERYONE that took the time and effort to drop off their donations, food for the dogs and cats as well as Read More…
The controversial issue of making Hanover St. a one-way street and widening the sidewalks for alfresco dining is discussed in this excerpt from the recent Chronicle TV show. The Boston Globe highlighted the one-way traffic concept of the North End Chamber of Commerce on its front page last February. This video clip features neighborhood residents Read More…
In this excerpt from Chronicle’s episode on the North End’s Hanover Street, we learn more about how Italian immigrants assimilated to their new home with the help of the Post-Gazette (formerly La Gazzetta del Massachusetts) from current publisher, Pamela Donnaruma. Then, switching gears to neighborhood beautification is the work of artist Nathan Swain and his Read More…
Commentary submitted by the columnist, Freeway: Congratulations to Pamela Donnaruma, Editor and Publisher of the Post-Gazette (formerly La Gazzetta del Massachusetts). Pam was interviewed by Chronicle for a segment on Hanover Street, North End that aired May 10, 2011. Pam was asked if there was any plan that would work for Hanover Street. Her reply was, Read More…
Working with What We Have In the North End by Pamela Donnaruma There is much discussion lately on the revamping of Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. As editor of the Post-Gazette, which is located in the North End since 1896, I spend a lot of time here. The North End has always been a Read More…
The POST-GAZETTE invites all Freeway’s Pooch Friends for Halloween to pick up their doggie treat bag at 5 Prince Street. October 28 Thursday 9 AM to 5 PM October 29 Friday 9 AM to 5 PM ALL PETS ARE WELCOME SO PLEASE DROP BY WITH YOUR POOCH AND SAY HELLO TO FREEWAY (every pets deserves Read More…
“HAPPY ANNIVERSARY” to the Post-Gazette as they celebrate 115 years of continuous publication. “One hundred and fifteen years ago, an Italian immigrant who arrived in Boston when he was only 16 years old saw the realization of his fondest dreams, to establish an Italian language newspaper that would be the genuine voice of the increasing Read More…
“Happy Birthday” to Pam Donnaruma, Publisher and Editor of the Post-Gazette. I wish my friend, who is also my boss, the best birthday ever and many, many more. Love, Freeway (the Post-Gazette columnist)
Freeway the Mascot and columnist for the Post-Gazette would like to wish all his readers and his pooch friends and especially NEWNC and NEWRA and all the committees that work so hard in the North End Community and of course his special girls at the Post-Gazette Pam, Frances, Joan and Lisa a “HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!” Thanks Read More…