Special to the Regional Review The ballroom of the Fairmont Copley Plaza was filled with compassion, celebration, and community spirit as Women’s Lunch Place (WLP) hosted its annual Spaghetti Dinner on Oct. 9. The sold-out event raised more than $725,000,…
Author: North End Regional Review Staff
Community Effort Lobbying for Extended Service on 55 Bus Line Gains Momentum
By Dan Murphy A community effort lobbying for extended service on the MBTA’s 55 bus route continues to pick up momentum in the aftermath of a well-attended, grass-roots rally on Oct. 2 spearheaded by the 55 Bus Route Coalition. Nearly…
Zoo Lights Shine to November 2
By Simone Kramer A colorful glow lights the sky above the Franklin Park Zoo each night to November2, a result of delicate, larger-than-life lanterns designed to transport people to distant lands, across lively coral reefs and into traditional Chinese villages. …
Get Out and Vote on Tuesday
Many of us view local government in the same way that we think about the weather: Everybody complains about it, but nobody does anything about it. However, unlike the weather, there actually is something we can do about the future…
It’s Halloween Season — Enjoy it Safely!
With the Halloween season reaching its peak this week — Halloween itself is this Friday — we urge all of our readers to enjoy the festivities in a safe and responsible manner. Halloween has come a long way since we…
North End Celebrates its Italian- American Heritage with Annual Parade
Educators Support Endeavor for Library Renovations
By Phil Orlandella Several teachers and a principal from the Eliot and St. John Schools have expressed how essential the North End Library is to their teaching and student’s education. Letters have been sent to the Friends of the North…
Liquor License Laws to be Updated
By Kiran Rajamani Ninety-two years after a Yankee-dominated state government limited the sale of liquor licenses to prevent Irish American politicians in Boston from gaining more influence, city and state politicians are finally taking steps to fix the issue. Earlier…
NEWRA Supports Endicott Street Occupancy Change
By Phil Orlandella A change of occupancy request to convert the first-floor unit at 94-96 Endicott Street to convert the unit into residential was supported by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association at its October 9 monthly meeting held at the…
Chowderfest Returns to Downtown Boston
Special to the Regional Review The Downtown Boston Alliance (DBA), in partnership with Conventures, is excited to announce the return of Chowderfest on Saturday, October 25, from 4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. at Downtown Crossing. This can’t-miss fall tradition is entirely free and will…