Arts & Culture Photos & Videos

Dogs, Fish and Their Human Owners Braved the Weather for the Annual Blessing of the Animals

Old North’s annual Blessing of the Animals Ceremony brought dozens of pets and humans to the Prado despite the drizzly weather on Sunday afternoon. The service commemorates the life of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Rev. Steve Ayers, Vicar, and Rev. Matt Kruger, Asst. Vicar, of the Old North Church gave Read More…

Community Photos & Videos

RUFF Group Gives Presentation at NEWRA Meeting [Video]

The newly formed North End dog owners group, Responsible Urbanites for Fido (RUFF) gave a presentation on the mission and planned programs of the group at this week’s NEWRA meeting. RUFF recently held its first Sunday morning cleanup and welcomes everyone to the next one on August 18th, 9am – meet on the Prado. RUFF Read More…

Health & Environment

RUFF Initiates Regular Cleanup Program by Dog Owners in North End

The newly formed North End dog group, Responsible Urbanites for Fido or RUFF, held an inaugural Sunday morning cleanup and hopes to make it a monthly community event. Some non-dog owners also helped out, including NEWRA’s President, Stephanie Hogue. The Residents’ Association hosted a meeting last month with city officials that spurred discussion regarding a Read More…