Boston Ballet Artistic Director Mikko Nissinen has announced the return to live, in-person performances for the 2021–2022 season. Live performances return in November with Nissinen’s “The Nutcracker.†The season includes eight world premieres including five in the female-led ChoreograpHER program…
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Andrew Biggio, Veteran and Founder of Annual Wounded Vet Ride, Pens First Book
Adrew Biggio’s basement has been converted into a museum-of-sorts with display cases of war memorabilia, artifacts and other keepsakes he’s collected since serving his tours of duty as a US Marine in Iraq and Afghanistan. Biggio, who founded the Boston…
North End COVID Update Listed
Last week, the North End’s weekly COVID-19 positive test rate was still under 1 percent for a fourth week in a row according to the latest data released by the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC). According to the weekl;y report…
Blood Donations Desperately Needed for Cancer Treatments
The American Red Cross and the American Cancer Society have teamed up this June to encourage people across the country to Give Blood to Give Time and help ensure loved ones have the strength and support they need as they undergo cancer treatment. According…
In Brief
Friends Hold 49th Reunion Friends of the North End will celebrate its 49th reunion at the Sons of Italy Hall in Winchester on Saturday, October 9 from 12 to 4 PM. Many North End boyhood friends will gather to dine…
Boston Black Hospitality Coalition Launches Black Restaurant Month
The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted black communities at a disproportionate rate. During this devastating public health crisis, black business owners were forced to grapple with an economic crisis that disrupted their livelihoods and significantly undermined the financial…
North Washington Street Bridge Construction Look-Ahead Through June 12
This is a brief overview of construction operations and impacts for the North Washington Street Bridge Replacement Project. MassDOT will provide additional notices as needed for high-impact work and changes to traffic configurations beyond those described below. Description of Scheduled…
Community News
Independence Day for Children An early celebration of America’s Independence Day for Children has been scheduled by the Friends of Christopher Columbus Park. The celebration is scheduled for Sunday, June 26 and is free and open to the public starting…
Leventhal Map Center Announces Nelson as New President
The Board of Directors of the Norman B. Leventhal Map and Education Center at the Boston Public Library announced last week that Garrett Dash Nelson, the Center’s Curator of Maps and Director of Geographic Scholarship, will become President and Head…
Joe’s Waterfront Provides Sandbox Toys for Columbus Park
A crew from Joe’s Waterfront (formerly Joe’s American Bar and Grill), as they did last year, turned out at Christopher Columbus Park bearing three large containers of colorful toys for the children at play in the sandbox. Excitement ruled as…