Southie History Lesson – The Head House
It may be hard to imagine, but Pleasure Bay was once home to its own beachside resort of sorts, complete with ice cream shops, restaurants, bathhouses, retiring rooms, office space, [...]
A New Jewelry Shop Continues the Calnan Name
Those who grew up in Southie may remember visiting Calnan’s Card and Gift Shop, a neighborhood staple that sold gifts, religious goods, and jewelry. Now, Carson Calnan Pitts, 39-year-old nephew [...]
Summertime Fun: The Harry McDonough Sailing Program
Sometimes it’s easy to forget Southie is a seaside neighborhood. But each July and August, the Harry McDonough Sailing Program at Castle Island brings all the joys of summertime ocean [...]
The Root of the T’s Problems and Why There’s Hope
Southie residents know all too well the inconsistency of the MBTA. With the transit system being our primary car-free route into the main city, it’s hard to avoid using it [...]
Koko Cafe: An Underrated New Coffee Spot
Coffee shops seem to be flooding Southie recently. Open Google Maps, and you’ll find at least five locations within a fifteen-minute walk. Seeking to sort through these options, I recently [...]
After its Southie Debut, A Closer Look at Chilacates
Enter any burrito shop, and you’d expect to find an assembly-line style bar where you’d build your lunch, complete with seemingly bottomless trays of carnitas, pico de gallo, guacamole, rice, [...]
