Month: September 2021
NEMPAC Dedicates Tileston Music Center in Honor of Rep. Michlewtiz’s Mother, Geraldine Marshall
On Thursday, Sept. 16 friends and family of the late Geraldine Marshall and staff of North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) joined together at NEMPAC’s newly renovated Tileston Music Center to dedicate the music center in her honor.…
FOCCP Planning Free Family Festival
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will hold a free Fall Family Festival at the Park on Sunday, October 23. “The fun filled afternoon will unfold with a pumpkin hunt in FOCCP’s little pumpkin patch, music, scarecrows and animal balloons…
On the Campaign Trail: City Councilor Edwards Officially Launches Campaign for State Senate
On Saturday, September 18, District 1 City Councilor Lydia Edwards officially launched her campaign for the First Suffolk & Middlesex State Senate seat recently vacated by Joe Boncore. A Special Election for the seat has been set for Tuesday, December…
Anthony D’Ambrosio Announces His Candidacy for State Senate
Special to the Times-Free Press Revere School Committee member Anthony D’Ambrosio has announced his candidacy for State Senate. The following is his statement: “My name is Anthony D’Ambrosio, and I ask for your vote in the Special Election of December…
Edwards Endorsed by Rep. Nika Elugardo
Lydia Edwards has been endorsed by Nika Elugardo, Massachusetts State Representative, 15th Suffolk/Norfolk District (Jamaica Plain, Mission Hill, Roslindale, and Brookline). In her endorsement, Rep. Elguardo stated: “I can’t wait to partner with Lydia in the Senate. The State House…
North End, Surrounding Area’s COVID Cases Drop
Two weeks ago, the North End and the surrounding area’s COVID weekly positive test rate skyrocketed nearly 50 percent but the positive cases in the area have begun to decline. Between September 13 and September 20 Beacon Hill and the…
Community News
FOCCP Family Festival on the Waterfront A free family afternoon festival, hosted by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) will be held at the park on Sunday, October 23. Many activities are being planned including a costume parade around…
North End Went With Wu and Essaibi George in Primary Election
Boston voters as a whole picked Michelle Wu and Anissa Essaibi George to advance to the November General Election for Boston Mayor, and North End voters also supported the two for Mayor during last Tuesday’s Preliminary Election. Voters narrowed the…
In Brief
Eliot School Teachers Assist Friends of Armenian Park Fourth grade teachers from the Eliot K-8 Innovation School in the North End helped pilot and develop a curriculum in partnership with educators of the Friends of Armenian Heritage Park, a Geometry…