For the first time in the history of the world, there are more people on the planet over the age of 65 than under five. For industrial nations such as the U.S., this is a profound change from what has…
Opinion
By Phil Orlandella Coach Rick is Volunteer of the Year North End resident Rick Martignetti “Coach Rick†was the recipient of the Mike Egan Volunteer of the Year Award presented by the Boston Red Sox Foundation to one volunteer from…
Guest Op-Ed: The Call of Our Common Humanity
By Cardinal Seán Patrick O’Malley Immigration policies and practices stand as an abiding moral, legal and political challenge to our Commonwealth and our country. We have delayed far too long in developing an effective response to immigrants, migrants, and refugees…
Boston Voters Let Their Preferences Be Heard
After the votes were tallied in the Sept. 6 state primary, Democrat Maura Healey, who will face off with Republican Geoff Diehl in the gubernatorial race in the November general election, was also the preferred candidate among Boston voters. According…
NEAD Family Fun Festival a Huge Success
A huge success, that’s the way the recent North End Against Drugs (NEAD) Family Fun Festival has been described by residents that participated in the weeklong schedule of programs held at various locations throughout the neighborhood. Residents are still talking…
Three Requests on Monthly NEWRA Agenda
Tonight’s (Sept.8) North End/Waterfront Residents’ Association (NEWRA) monthly public meeting has three voting agenda items. The meeting is scheduled from 6-7:30 PM at the Nazzaro Community Center. Ray Meadows, owner of two units of a three-story building condominiums, at 47-48…