It goes without saying that this will be a Fourth of July unlike any other in the history of our nation. Americans traditionally have celebrated the Fourth both with large community gatherings and with smaller get-togethers. The Fourth of July rekindles…
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Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Captain Fong Retires After 33 Years on the Job Boston Police Captain Kenneth Fong, Commanding Officer, District A-1 which includes the North End, has decided to retire after 33 years on the force. Since 2014, Captain Fong…
A Tremendous Court Decision
The decision this past Monday by the U.S. Supreme Court extending the rights of gay and transgender workers under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which bars employment discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin,…
And Now, Stinging Jellyfish….
The ocean temperature barely has reached 60 degrees in Boston Harbor and vicinity, but the warnings on our beaches have confirmed what the beachcombers among us have known for a week or so — the dreaded jellyfish have arrived. According…
Guest Op-Ed: The Rental Relief Fund Is Helping to Keep Bostonians in Their Homes During the Pandemic
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, we knew that many people would be challenged by housing costs while they were out of work. As a part of our comprehensive response, we wanted to include…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Outdoor Dining Sets the Stage for Re-Opening of Eateries The message that restaurants can open for outdoor dining spread through the North End faster than the famous call, the British are coming… The British are coming. While…
Most of the Protesters Are Not Looters
Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government…
Guest Op-Ed: The May 31 Protests in the City of Boston
By Councilor Michael Flaherty On Monday morning Bostonians woke up to a City destroyed by the actions of those who took over and desecrated an otherwise peaceful and meaningful protest with acts of violence and destruction. Their actions are unacceptable,…
Guest Op-Ed: The Boston Reopen Fund Is Helping Small Businesses Open Their Doors While Keeping Our Community Safe
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health and safety of the people of Boston has been my top priority. As our city and our state begin a gradual reopening process, based on clear…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Lack of Candidates Cancel NEWNC Election Lack of enough candidates (7) caused the North End/Waterfront Neighborhood Council (NEWNC) to cancel their 2020 election. This is the third consecutive community election that felt through the cracks for lack…