The death of Steve Jobs at 56 brings to an end the life of an extraordinary American inventor. The i-Phones held by so many millions across the face of the earth announcing his death were designed by him. He was…
Month: October 2011
The Parade
Everyone loves a parade appears to be a phrase more about the past than the present. The Columbus Day Parade held Sunday in the North End was sparsely attended, so sparsely attended that some observers said there were more cars…
Columbus Day 2011
At the time he lived and sailed during the 15th Century there was no man dead or alive who was more gifted at navigating the seas than Christopher Columbus. When speaking or writing about him, the same things have been…
Obituaries 10-11-2011
Jean Hastings Yres World Traveler, Scuba Diver and Devoted Red Sox Fan Jean Hastings Yres, long time resident of Charlestown, world traveler, scuba diver, and devoted Red Sox fan, died peacefully October 2 after a half-year struggle with cancer. She…
Team Nazzaro Vs. Breast Cancer-Round 2
Members of the Nazzaro Center’s Teen Program will be raising funds again this year for the “Susan G. Komen Passionately Pink for the Cure†endeavor to help battle breast cancer. Inaugurated last fall as a way for female members of…
Council Resolution Would Regulate Commercial Trash Pick-up Time
Many individuals and community groups have contacted elected officials regarding noisy business trash pick-up taking place throughout the night. Residents from the North End, Back Bay, Beacon Hill, the Leather District and Chinatown are disturbed literally in the middle of…
Fall Health Tips for Children and Teens
Now that North End children and teenagers are back at school and hitting the playing field it’s a good time to review some fall safety and health tips for kids and teens. North End Waterfront Health’s pediatrician, Dr. David Tortorella,…
Boston Police Combating Motor Vehicle Break-ins
Area A-1 Boston Police have mounted a “Leave It and Lose It” brochure campaign in an effort to reduce motor vehicle break-ins. The brochure is a cautionary reminder advising motorists not to leave vehicles unlocked, do not leave keys in…
Everyone Loves a Parade
The Columbus Day Parade will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday October 9 following the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park’s annual family friendly activities at the park. The parade will begin about 1:00 p.m., following a brief ceremony and wreath…
Hub Protests
Sitting in your North End condo or apartment and watching the news or hearing about the protests going on in the financial district makes you wonder – what is it all about? Why are all these young people protesting? What…