Taking the Mystery Out of Boston History
Listen, Panorama readers, and you shall hear, Of the house and the ride of Paul Revere. As the oldest surviving residence in Boston, 19 North Square is a modest home with a not-so-modest tale. I
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Saint Anthony's Feast Chairman Joe DiGirolamo gives an insider's view of the famed North End celebration
As a born-and-bred native of the North End, Saint Anthony’s Feast Chairman Joe DiGirolamo has had a long association with New England’s largest Italian religious festival. “Every August it was a celebration of my heritage, culture and, of course, my religion. As a boy it was a hope to carry a flag or the statue of Saint Anthony.” After nearly 15 years in his current role helping organize this joyous celebration, it’s safe to say he has more than realized his childhood ambition.
With August coming to a close, it’s time to squeeze out that last bit of summer fun! The buzz this week is on Dine Out Boston’s midsummer meal deals, ping-pong public art at BCA Plaza, and breaking the fourth wall at the Museum of Science’s 4-D theater.
Dine Out Boston is back for it’s biannual, mouth-watering reprise of unbeatable dining deals. From August 17–22 and 24–29, participating restaurants around the city offer two- and three-course prix-fixe menus showcasing the best of their kitchen.
Satisfy your cravings for food, shopping and history in Boston’s oldest neighborhood.
Regina Pizzeria Although Regina locations have spread beyond the confines of the North End, the original restaurant is a Boston landmark that has churned out unbeatable brick oven pizza since 192
A Peek at the Past
Brought to Boston by Italian immigrants from the small mountain town of Montefalcione, Saint Anthony’s Feast has been celebrated with the same European flair for the past 98 years.
Boston has no lack of cooling oases. When the mercury rises, escape to any of these 10 attractions for a soothing summer respite.
Rose Kennedy GreenwayThis strip of parkland in the heart of downtown Boston boasts several cooling spray fountains—including the popular Ring Fountain across from the New England Aquarium and the Ca
Commander of the USS Constitution takes the wheel leading the nation’s oldest commissioned warship into a much-needed rest.
Commander Sean Kearns is a man on a mission. After working his way up through the ranks of the U.S. Navy, he was assigned last year to the command of the USS Constitution, one of the Navy’s most unique jobs. Being a native Mainer certainly didn’t hurt, either—it’s an unofficial Navy tradition for the leader of “Old Ironsides” to be from New England so they have a connection to the area and the historic frigate.
Whether by land or by sea (or both!), exploring all that historic Boston Harbor has to offer is the perfect summertime activity.
