Monday the 8th is the annual celebration of Columbus Day – which commemorates the achievements of Christopher Columbus, chief among them, the discovery of America. No 15th Century explorer matched the heroism and daring that Christopher Çolumbus brought onto the…
Category: Editorials
Register to Vote
Massachusetts voters have until October 13, to register to vote. The presidential election coming up in November is among the most important in decades. In order to vote, one must be registered to make themselves heard and felt – as…
The Patriots and the Red Sox
For a few minutes Sunday afternoon, it appeared as though the Patriots were going to tank the way the Red Sox have managed to lose 90 games this year. The Red Sox started off as potential champions only to end…
The Great Cannoli Robbery
Just when we think we’ve been through everything life has to offer, there comes the robbery of a cannoli from Bova’s Bakery on Salem Street. Without going into particulars, let it be said here that no one, absolutely no one…
DeMarco Bronze Notes Champion’s Achievements
It is altogether fitting and just that a bronze statue of Tony DeMarco will finally be placed on Cross Street after nearly four years of planning. DeMarco was one of the great fighters performing in the ring brilliantly and with…
Senator Petruccelli in Good Form
The appearance by Senator Anthony Petruccelli at the recent meeting of the North End Waterfront Resident’s Association was vintage Petruccelli. As the guest speaker, Senator Petruccelli showed why he remains so popular and well respected here. It is because he…
Traffic, Again
Saturday afternoon in the North End and all was well. Thousands of strollers and tourists crowding the sidewalks. Many more sipping coffee at cafes or waiting in long lines to get into favored restaurants. At Mike’s, the line was so…
Remembering September 11, 2001
The more that time passes, the more we tend to forget the stark terror and horrible outcome of the terrorists attacks which killed so many, while at the same time awakened the nation to the worldwide terrorist threat. The passing…
Fighting Cancer with a Walk
The neighborhoods in and around downtown Boston, including our own, were crowded Sunday with walkers and many, many observers and silent participants doing their thing to raise money for the Boston Marathon Jimmy Fund Walk. According to the Jimmy Fund,…
The Labor Day Weekend
The symbolic end of summer – the Labor Day weekend - has come and gone, again. The holiday has its origins in the 1880’s and was intended at first to celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. Celebrating the…