Several weeks ago, the Boston Planning and Development Agency (BPDA) approved the construction of a hotel on Cross Street. They did so with the support of State Representative Aaron Michlewitz, who represents the North End. During the approval process, residents…
North End, Surrounding Area’s COVID Positive Test Rate Increases to Over 6%
Last week the Boston Public Health Commission (BPHC) released its recommendations for residents to receive a second COVID booster vaccine as the North End’s weekly COVID positive test rate increases dramatically. Last week, 1,119 North End, Beacon Hill, Back Bay,…
Edwards Uses Crown Act to Deliver Powerful Maiden Speech
Last week the Masschausetts Senate unanimously passed the Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair (CROWN) Act. The bill prohibits discrimination, which largely impacts Black residents, based on natural and protective hairstyles in places of work and school-related…
Fare Gates Coming to North Station
As announced at last month’s MBTA Board of Directors meeting, new electronic fare gates will be installed and begin operation on North Station’s concourse this spring. This improvement is part of the Commuter Rail’s fare gate program that will ultimately…
NEMPAC’s Perform-a-Thon Fundraiser Turns Out to Be a Record Breaking Effort
The North End Music and Performing Arts Center (NEMPAC) 8th annual Perform-a-thon this past weekend set a fundraising record for the neighborhood’s popular music program. Held on April 2, NEMPAC’s Perform-a-thon broke all prior records and raised a grand total…
State Treasury Partners With Board of Library Commissioners for Financial Literacy Month
The State Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment (OEE) is partnering with the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) to offer financial education resources to library visitors during April, which is Financial Literacy Month. Materials are applicable for individuals of all…