Winter in Southie: Don’t Let it Be a Pain in Your &%$! (Literally)
From our neighborhood partner - Elliott Physical Therapy We all love a good Southie winter – the festive lights on Broadway, the cozy pub nights, and, of course, the age-old [...]
Faith, Family, and a Little Divine Timing: The Day Baby James Met Pope Leo
We chose to take our first vacation as a family of three together to Italy with plans to end in Rome to participate in some of the Jubilee-year celebrations. With [...]
From Sidelines to Finish Line: Jackie Dieker’s Comeback Story with Elliott Physical Therapy
Southie is a neighborhood that embodies grit and resilience, and nobody knows that better than our friend Jackie Dieker. A familiar face around the Castle Island Track Club (a fantastic [...]
Op Ed: Rebates, Increased Exemptions are Real Residential Tax Relief
Written By: Senator Nick Collins Earlier this month, residents across Boston saw their property tax bills go up and, in some cases, skyrocket. There are several reasons for this, and [...]
120 Years Old: St. Peter Lithuanian Church Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today, Building Tomorrow
Written by By Birute Vaicjurgis Slezas For over a century, it has symbolized a community’s deep Catholic faith and its Lithuanian roots. St. Peter Lithuanian Catholic Church in South Boston, [...]
Medicare Savings Program, Property Tax Workoff & City Savings for Older Adults July 2024 – A Column by Mayor Michelle Wu
Dear Neighbors, I’m excited to let you know about two important programs that help our older residents save more money: The first is the Medicare Savings Program (MSP)—which now offers [...]
Friends + Family save big when traveling to Boston with Element Boston’s suite discount!
Warmer weather means more visitors in Boston. The season of beer gardens, rooftops, and outdoor seating is approaching fast, and we’re ready to enjoy it with friends and family. But [...]
History of the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast in South Boston
Some food for thought By John Allison Political breakfasts and luncheons have been part of the festivities on March 17th for almost as long as the parade. Like the parade, [...]
Some Helpful Tips for Parade Day from a Former Cornerstone Doorman
Written by Tommy Flaherty From 1988 to 2015 (with the exception of 1994, when I took a cruise), I worked the door on St. Patrick’s/Evacuation Parade Day at the world-famous [...]
Show Your Support for Melissa’s Garden
‘Melissa’s Garden’ is a project being carried out in memory of Melissa Anderson Donahue by her close friends, family, and colleagues who want to continue to spread her love and [...]