Luigi Natale, one of the many people working to establish a North End Sons and Daughters of Italy, presented information pertaining to the endeavor at the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) monthly meeting. Natale told the Council and residents that…
Author: Phil Orlandella
Political News and Notes
Ortega Named Chief Kara Elliott Ortega has been appointed Chief of Arts and Culture for the City of Boston by Mayor Martin Walsh (was interim Chief). Ortega worked as the Director of Planning and Policy in the Arts cabinet for…
NEMPAC Presents Jazz Pianist at Living Room
A one-night performance of International Virtuoso Jazz Pianist Emmet Cohen will be held at the Living Room Restaurant and Lounge, 101 Atlantic Avenue, North End on Wednesday, October 3 from 7:30 PM to 9 PM. Doors open at 6 PM.…
ABCD Bouna Sera Fundraiser
Ten North End residents will participate in the 8th ABCD North End annual Bouna Sera fundraising events, an evening with friends and celebrities. It begins with a wine reception on Thursday, October 4 from 5:30 PM to 7 PM at…
Boston Local Food Festival held on The Greenway
The Greenway was recently transformed into the nation’s largest local and sustainable food hub, the Boston Local Food Festival. Hundreds of festival goers engaged with local chefs, farmers, fisherfolk, food truck vendors, chef demos, a seafood throwdown, a family fun…
Opinion
Artificial turf planned      at Puopolo Park Several community meetings have been held regarding many improvements to Langone Field, Puopolo Park and other public areas along the Commercial Street complex. Plans for the renovations were presented by the City of Boston…
Governor Files Short-Term Rental Bill
North End/Waterfront community organizations, residents and other interested parties have been patiently waiting for legislation governing and regulating short-term rentals that have been supported throughout the community. At a North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) meeting, the community received not so…
NEAD Hosts Johnny Paolo Bocce Tournament
One of the main attractions being held at the 2018 North End Against Drugs (NEAD) Family Pride Day is the popular and competitive annual Johnny Paolo Bocce Tournament held at the local courts on Commercial Street. Registration for the fund-fill…
Carnival of Dogs Brings Canine Friendly Activities to the Greenway Saturday, September 8
The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway will be the site of the TD Bank, Carnival of Dogs, a variety of dog-friendly activities and vendors for dog owners and their pets to enjoy. Many dog friendly vendors will be featured at the…
I Am Books Coordinating IdeaBoston and Italian Culture
IdeaBoston, and Italian inspired Festival of books, authors and culture, a two-day event will take place at the Dante Alighieri Building in Cambridge on November 2 and 3. The I Am Books activity will feature dozens of piano presentations, workshops,…