Arts & Culture Community

Over a Hundred Kids Come Out for NEMPAC’s Pumpkin Painting on the Prado

It must be October and getting close to Halloween because NEMPAC hosted its annual pumpkin painting event on the Prado this week. A record crowd of 140 children spread the spirit of Fall by painting pumpkins and having an incredible time!  A shout out and HUGE thank you to John at Prince Postale for providing Read More…

Community Event Notices Sports

First Annual 5K Stephen’s Run Through Historic Downtown Boston on October 13, 2013 – Registration Open

A group of North End residents is organizing the first 5K Stephen’s Run on Sunday, October 13, 2013 in honor of Stephen Perez and to benefit the New England Shelter for Homeless Veterans and the Rosanne Sdoia Recovery Fund. The 5k run will start and end at the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) on Hanover Street Read More…

Police & Fire

Boston Fire Boot for Muscular Dystrophy Charity Stolen from North End’s Hanover Street Station

Boston Fire (Engine 8, Ladder 1) at 392 Hanover Street reported to Boston Police that an unknown person stole the charity “Fire Boot” and associated lock box from in front of the station. The longstanding “Fill the Boot” collection supports the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The incident is believed to have occurred early on Friday Read More…

Community Photos & Videos Police & Fire

National Night Out 2013 on the Prado Focuses on Community & Public Safety [Photos]

The annual North End National Night Out was held Tuesday night on the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) bringing dozens of neighbors and community groups together for the public safety, anti-crime awareness gathering. North End Against Drugs (NEAD) and Boston Police District A-1 invited residents for food, music and activities. Church bells were rung at 8pm Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Photos & Videos

NEMPAC’s First Family Night on the Prado Celebrates Music, Painting and North End History [Photos]

Families came out to the first Family Night on the Prado, hosted by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) on Thursday, July 18th. The night was a celebration of families, music and the rich historical culture we have right here in the North End. It was all free including lots of kids Read More…

Arts & Culture Event Notices

NEMPAC Family Night – Thursday, 5:30 on the Prado

This Thursday, NEMPAC will be presenting its first Family Night! Starting at 5:30, the Prado will be filled with families exploring the rich cultural history of the North End with pre-concert activities from the Paul Revere House, the Historical Society and Old North Church. Starting at 6:45 pm, young performers from Boston and beyond will Read More…

Arts & Culture Community Event Notices

NEMPAC Summer Concert Series on Thursdays Beginning July 11th

Please join us all summer long for an outdoor and FREE summer concert series! Concerts are every Thursday night at 7 pm on the Prado (Paul Revere Mall) starting July 11, 2013. Here is our line up: 11-Jul Grazia: A night of operatic romance in Boston’s little Italy 18-Jul Family night on the Prado:Stories, Songs Read More…

Community Event Notices Food & Drink Photos & Videos Police & Fire

Neighborhood Council Votes Against Moving St. Joseph’s Feast to Prado; Supports Strega Cafe Transfer and Endicott St. Variance [Meeting Video]

[responsive_youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DNC0GtJnV4] Video: North End / Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) meeting on June 10, 2013 at Nazzaro Center, North End, Boston. Recap and video timeline is shown below. (00:00 in video) Welcome and introduction of new council members and officers, after the recent election of new council members. New NEWNC officers were announced as follows: Read More…

Community Event Notices Health & Environment

Parks Meeting Addresses Deteriorating Condition of North End Parks & Open Spaces

A large crowd of North End residents gathered on Tuesday night to discuss how to improve the neighborhood’s parks and playgrounds. The meeting was chaired by Anne M. Pistorio of the NEWRA Parks and Open Spaces Committee. Special guest speakers were Parks Commissioner Antonia Pollak and City Councilor Sal LaMattina. Commissioner Pollak thanks North End Read More…