By Phil Orlandella Italian restaurants, religious feasts and the historic Freedom Trail are traditionally the subject when talking about Boston’s North End. However, for the most part, there is no real talk about the long history, culture and the many…
FOCCP Independence Day Celebration Draws a Large Crowd
By Phil Orlandella Many North End residents and their families participated in the recent Independence Day Celebration coordinated annually by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP). Held under the trellis on the west lawn, the community event featured: Tony…
West End Museum Offers Events in July
The West End Museum, located at 150 Staniford St., Suite 7 (on Lomasney Way), will sponsor its Ice Cream Social on Saturday, July 19, at 1 p.m. Celebrate summer in the West End! Meet your friends and neighbors and enjoy…
Old North Church Unveils ‘Unearthing Childhood’ Exhibit
Special to the Regional Review With summer tourism underway, the Old North Church Historic Site is set to welcome an influx of visitors, particularly families eager to explore Boston’s rich history. In anticipation, the Freedom Trail site has opened a…
July 2025 on The Greenway and Beyond
Special to the Regional Review Summer is in full bloom on The Greenway, and there’s no shortage of ways to make the most of the season in downtown Boston. July brings even more exciting events, public art, and family-friendly fun—plus…
News, Notes and Whatever
By Phil Orlandella FOCCP President committed to park’s mission Leadership is paramount to have a highly successful neighborhood group. Joanne Hayes Rines, President of the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) for 15 years has played an important and successful…