Paul Revere’s Midnight Ride was made famous by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s 1860 poem “Paul Revere’s Ride,” so famous that most Americans can recite by heart the opening stanza that begins, “Listen my children and you shall hear…” The popularity of…
Johnnie’s May Become Whole Foods
Whole Foods, the upper end, organic food chain known for high quality is apparently now negotiating with Johnnie’s Foodmaster to buy at least a half dozen of its stores including the Charlestown location in what is being described as one…
The Labor Day Weekend
The symbolic end of summer – the Labor Day weekend – has come and gone, again. The holiday has its origins in the 1880’s and was intended at first to celebrate the contributions and achievements of American workers. Celebrating the…
Police Briefs 09-06-2012
Affray 08/28/12 – Officers responded to a call for a fight outside on Medford Street. Upon arrival, police spoke to both parties involved, who stated a physical altercation had taken place, but neither would elaborate further. Complaints may be sought…
Obituaries 09-06-2012
Richard Shaw Worked for Domino Sugar Richard W. Shaw of Fremont died at home on August 12 surrounded by his family after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was 64 years old. He was born in Somerville one December 5,…
Day at the Park
25 children from the Charlestown Boston Boys and Girls Club saw historic Fenway Park like never before. The children met with players Will Middlebrooks and Jarrod Saltalamacchia, were treated to a tour of the ballpark, and enjoyed lunch on top…
Biga Breads is Still Baking, Just Not in Charlestown
After almost 20 years of operating in Charlestown, Biga Breads, the quaint neighborhood bake shop at 50 Terminal Street, has quietly cooled its oven and closed its doors. “We were recently forced to move from Charlestown when our landlord ran…
Charlestown Parking Regs Up for Discussion
Charlestown’s parking regulations are going to get a solid once over now that the Neighborhood Council has announced it will be hosting a meeting to discuss what is perceived as one of the most important zoning regulations. The CNC earlier…
Charlestown’s Dentaquest Foundation Recognized at Health Summit
The DentaQuest Foundation in Charlestown was recently recognized for its service in oral health by the Hispanic Dental Association (HDA), National Dental Association (NDA), and Society of American Indian Dentists (SAID), at the first-ever Multicultural Oral Health Summit. The philanthropic…
Yoga is All About the “Bare Bones”
It’s 11 a.m. on a Sunday morning, and instead of heading to brunch, you’re sitting cross-legged on a mat that isn’t as comfortable as the salesperson promised. While you watch the taut and lean yoga students glide into the studio,…
How Things Have Changed
The John Hancock Life Insurance Company has a big stake in Charlestown – a $45 million mortgage on the property located at 30 Coldwell Street. Units there, in what is known as a Mezzo Design Lofts project, are among the…
Swimming in Charlestown
The Charlestown Y is offering swimming lessons this fall that begin on September 9. Space is limited so you need to call now to sign up your son or daughter to learn how to swim in a wonderful environment with…