By Phil Orlandella Members of the project team that have been assigned to the Paul Revere Mall (Prado) improvement project held their second and last community meeting before the final bid for the development of the historic Freedom Trail leading…
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Suffolk University Student Captures National Italian American Foundation Photography Award
Suffolk University student Nicole Cacchiotti’s eagle eye for expressions of love led to her being chosen the grand prize winner of the fifth annual National Italian American Foundation photography competition, themed “That’s Amore.†Her winning photo was selected from among…
Greenway Conservancy Receives $1.4 Million Gift from the Lynch Foundation to Fund North End Gardens and Park Improvements
The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy today announced a $1.4 million grant from The Lynch Foundation. In recognition of this support, a completely renovated garden space will honor Carolyn Lynch, an avid gardener, who passed away in 2015. The robustly planted…
Boston Harbor Now/Arbella Insurance Host Free Military Cruise
By Phil Orlandella Boston Harbor Now, a non-profit partner of the Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park has once again coordinated their efforts to sponsor a Military Historic Harbor Cruise with the Arbella Insurance Foundation by sponsoring a cruise…
Wharf District Council Hosts “A Conversation with Mayor Marty Walshâ€
The Wharf District Council hosted Mayor Marty Walsh at their annual meeting held at the New England Aquarium.     The Wharf District Council (WDC) is a 501(C)4 non-profit neighborhood organization, recognized by the Mayor’s Office and the City…
$4.5 Million Renovation Project Planned for NE Recreational Area along Commercial Street
By Phil Orlandella Boston Parks and Recreation Department held the first of several meetings last week at the Nazzaro Community Center to solicit suggestions for a $4.5 million renovation of several parks, a playground, bocce courts, basketball court, flooding, access…
A Hard Day’s Knights
By Carl Ameno  Chess, the only board game that depends solely on skill and virtually no luck, has been in existence almost since civilization began. Having been around for so long, it’s a wonder that it took until now for…
What’s Inside the Tomb?Old North Opens Crypt Vault After 105 Years
On Tuesday morning, October 24, Boston City Archeologist Joe Bagley and Funerary Archeologist Jane Rousseau examined one of the 37 tombs in the Old North Church Crypt. In preparation of the 2018 restoration work that will take place in the…
Candidates Head Into the Final Stretch
By John Lynds With the municipal election set for next Tuesday, Nov. 7 candidates for District 1 City Council and Mayor of Boston are making final preperations for what is sure to be an exciting election day. As of today,…
Nazzaro Center to Hold Bingo Benefit
A worthwhile bingo benefit has been organized by the Nazzaro Community Center, 30 North Bennet Street, to support the Hurricane Relief Fund. The special Bingo will feature many prizes including gift cards, handmade baskets, tickets to a sporting events or…