Boston’s Ward 3 Democratic Committee will hold its 2018 caucus on Saturday, February 24 at the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street to select delegates for the Massachusetts Democratic Convention that will be held at the DCU Center in…
Author: Phil Orlandella
NEAD Bingo Raises Over $2,000
Over 50 people participated in the January 28 North End Against Drugs (NEAD) annual Bingo fundraiser held in the Nazzaro Community Center that raised $2,100 for youth, families and teens programs for the neighborhood. “Once again, the members of the…
Fisherman’s Seascape Benefit Art Program
A benefit art party to support the North End Fisherman’s Feast will be held at the Society’s Club on Fulton Street on February 28 from 7-9 p.m. Seascape Creations artist Julie Gordon will help participants create a stunning Seascape Window…
FOCCP Hosts Successful “Tunnel of Loveâ€
Friends of Christopher Columbus Park (FOCCP) celebrated Valentine’s Day a little earlier than usual (Feb. 10) this year presenting a special “Tunnel of Love†a terrific event that attracted hundreds of residents and visitors to the Trellis located on the…
NEMPAC Hosts Scholarship Fundraiser
A three-hour Perform-A-Thon featuring North End performers from the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) will be held on St. Patrick’s Day at The Kitchen/Boston Public Market on Saturday, March 17. Talented students and faculty from NEMPAC, a…
NEMPAC Opera Packs ‘em in
Lucia’s Ristorante, 415 Hanover Street, was the stage of the annual “Amore†opera dinner performance (Feb. 11) by the North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC). The popular event was a success, attracting a full house, enjoying singers from…
Opinion
Councilor Edwards committed to neighborhood District 1 Boston City Councilor Lydia Edwards has publicly committed her interest in the well-being of the North End/Waterfront community. She has expressed her willingness to work with residents, the business community and local organizations…
City Discusses Commercial Street Recreational Space Improvements
It was a low turnout at the Nazzaro Community Center on January 23 considering the City of Boston Parks and Recreation Department (BPD) was presenting potential concepts (3) to initiate $4.5 million dollars to make some major changes to the…
Poor Construction Caused the Great Molasses Flood of 1919
The Great Molasses Flood of Jan. 15, 1919 sent a 35-foot wave of molasses rolling down Commercial Street in Boston’s North End causing numerous deaths, massive destruction to property and the overhead train track rail that ran down the middle…
NEAA 2018 Baseball Registration is Now Underway
“It’s that time of year for local youths to register to participate in the 2018 North End Athletic Association (NEAA) Baseball Program for players ages 4-21. How old participants are by April 30, will determine what division a player will…