Special to the Regional Review Mayor Michelle Wu recently signed a public tree protection ordinance, a key recommendation stemming from the City’s Urban Forest Plan. The Urban Forest Plan, released in September 2022, outlines strategies to preserve, cultivate, and expand…
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The San Rocco Society of Boston Join us in celebrating our 36th annual banquet, on March, at 7:00 pm, at our new venue, Spinelli’s of Lynnfield. There will be a sit down dinner with open bar. A DJ for your…
North End Music & Performing Arts Center Welcomes New Board Members
The North End Music & Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) welcomes two new board members to its leadership team in 2024, Clarinda Massengill and Marly I. Roche Pabon. Clarinda and Marly have both been deeply involved in the NEMPAC organization for…
Emma Wilson Joins The Greater Boston Food Bank’s 2024 Boston Marathon Team
The Greater Boston Food Bank (GBFB) announced that Emma Wilson, of the North End, has joined its 2024 Boston Marathon Team. On April 15, 2024, Wilson will compete in the 128th running of the Boston Marathon, a historical route of…
Nestled in the Heart of Boston’s Historic North End
St. John School has educated children since 1895. Welcoming PreK-Grade 8 students, we provide a Catholic education committed to educating children in an atmosphere that fosters a spirit of community, faith, and academic excellence. Our dedicated teachers and small class…
House Unanimously Passes Bill To Prevent Abuse and Exploitation
The Massachusetts House of Representatives last week passed legislation that combines several separate legislative initiatives into one bill that will help to prevent abuse and exploitation, while also enhancing protections for survivors. The legislation addresses teen sexting and image-based sexual…
Healey-Driscoll Administration Announce New Opportunities for Veteran-Owned Businesses
The Healey-Driscoll Administration last week announced that the Supplier Diversity Office (SDO), which is responsible for bringing fairness to the state’s bidding and procurement process, has entered into a new partnership that will help veteran-owned businesses bid on contracts across the state. The SDO is partnering with the…
Wu Highlights Initiatives in State of the City Address
By Adam Swift The future of Franklin Park, one of Boston’s open space and recreational jewels, took center stage at Mayor Michelle Wu’s State of the City address at MGM Music Hall on Tuesday night. Wu also highlighted new initiatives…
Successful St. Francis Fundraiser
“A Huge Success,” That’s how the Friends of St. Francis House described the annual fundraiser for the church. “We had a shipment delivered to Saint Francis Hall a few days ago just before Christmas with approximately 23 boxes of stuff,”…
NEWRA Says No to One-Way State Street
A unanimous vote of opposition was taken by the North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) against the City’s proposal to turn State Street into a one-lane road. The letter of opposition stated many reasons why NEWRA is opposed. A proposal by…