The 99th annual celebration of Saint Anthony’s Feast has been announced by the Society. Festivities for the North End extravaganza will be held the weekend of August 23 to 26 on Endicott, Thacher and North Margin Streets, starting with the…
Author: Phil Orlandella
North End Sons and Daughters of Italy Forming
A movement is currently underway to return a local porch chapter of the North End Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, according to North End resident Luigi Natale who is spearheaded the endeavor along with Damien Paolo, John Pregmon…
Greenway to Host Boston Local Food Festival
Hailed as one of the top 10 food events in the city, the 9th Boston Local Food Festival returns to The Greenway. Produced by the Sustainable Business Network (SBN) of Massachusetts with a goal of promoting “Healthy Local Food for…
North End All Stars Beat Maine 12-11 in Action
It started with a simple email inquisition. The question was posed: would the North End under 9 year old All Stars like to scrimmage their counterpart from the Pine Tree State? After a rigorous exchange spanning a few weeks –…
Opinion
EVANS DID A GREAT JOB AS POLICE COMMISSIONER Now, former Boston Police Commissioner William Evans, served on the force for 49 years, has been credited for establishing a national model for community relations, youth outreach and making neighborhoods safe. He…
Council Votes to Oppose Smoke Shop
For the second community monthly meeting, North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC), residents flocked to the Nazzaro Community Center, to oppose Charter Realty’s proposal to open a Starbucks at 198 Hanover Street only to learn both the Starbucks and Citizens Bank…
Mercantile Wharf Residents at Risk of Losing Their Homes
Mercantile Wharf tenants turned out in force at the Mayor’s Coffee Hour, held at Columbus Park, to express concerns relating to the FY 2019 $3.3 billion-dollar budget that did not include, for the third year in a row, a $5…
North End Movie Nights at Gassy Start August 15
Boston Community Collaborative will host “North End Movie Nights†in August at the DeFilippo Park (Gassy) with pizza served at 7 p.m. and the movies starting at dark on Wednesdays. This is an annual free event and all are welcome.…
Paul Revere Mall Groundbreaking Ceremony Held
A ground-breaking ceremony was held on July 25 at the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) with Mayor Martin Walsh. The Mall will be getting a complete overhaul with key improvements including an underground drainage system, better lighting and increased accessibility, according…
Friends of the North End 46th Reunion September 15
One of the best gatherings to have fun, mingle with friends, tell a few jokes or stories (not always true) is the annual Friends of the North End Reunion being held at the Sons of Italy Hall, 117 Swanton Street,…