Jim’s Variety wants to sell beer and stay open later. Younger neighbors rejoice
256 W Fifth St’s Jim’s Variety is seeking a wine and malt beverages license and extending their hours from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6 p.m. [...]
Councilor Flynn calls on neighbors to claim their “fair share” of Community Preservation Act funded projects in South Boston
Adopted in 2016, the Community Preservation Act (CPA) has preserved over 150 historical sites, created 100 playgrounds, developed 2,200 units of affordable housing, and allocated $28 million to programs supporting [...]
South Boston StoopFest will take place on May 31st
South Boston StoopFest promises to bring in the music and customers to South Boston. On Saturday, May 31st at 1 pm, South Boston will also be importing the wildly popular [...]
More Condos Coming our Way: Community Meeting Recap for 19-21 West Third Street in South Boston
Cedarwood Development's David Matteo and David Winnick have proposed thirty-five new condominiums on 19-21 West Third St. The six-story development would consist of one—and two-bedroom units, a first-floor commercial unit, [...]
Gillette Redevelopment IAG Calls For On-Site Affordable Housing Commitment and Expanded Civic Spaces
The Impact Advisory Group (IAG) for the Gillette Redevelopment met with representatives from parent company, Procter & Gamble, and Boston Planning Department (BPD) for the second in a series of [...]
Tensions Rise on the Road to City Hall: Wu, Kraft, and Challengers Spar at First Mayoral Forum
Through Boston’s early race for its 55th mayoral election this coming November, incumbent Michelle Wu has held a significant lead over major challenger Josh Kraft. However, many have called for [...]
Tacos, Tunes & Tinlin: Fourth Fest Returns with Fun, Fundraising & a Side of SNL Tickets
This weekend, Fourth Presbyterian Church will open its doors for its annual Fourth Fest fundraiser. True to Pastor Burns Stanfield's broader goal of having fun while doing good, the event [...]
The 129th Boston Marathon was a big success: Southie, Signs and the Seapoint!
The Boston Marathon, now in its 129th year, caters to a wide demographic of runners, some natural-born Bostonians and some not. Runners travel from around the globe, raising money for [...]
Boston 250 kicks off with Paul Revere ride + drone show over Boston Harbor
To commemorate Boston’s (and Massachusetts’) 250th birthday, the city has extended an open invitation to celebrate our ambitious and exuberant history through a series of events, exhibits, special tours, programs, [...]
Southie High Is Not Becoming Condos! Will Reopen As A Public High School
Excel High School has inhabited the South Boston High School building since 2003. On January 7, Superintendent Mary Skipper announced that Excel would be shut down by June 2026 for [...]
