Bird is the Word – Let’s do some birdwatching in the neighborhood!
Nothing thrills me more than hearing a cardinal out my window. Its cheerful singing draws me to the window to look around and spot the red bird in a tree. Think birdwatching is [...]
Mayor Wu Announces the Launch of Dear Summer Mix Tape
BOSTON – Monday, July 17, 2023 – Building on the City’s commitment to a safe, healthy, joyful summer and empowering local artists, Mayor Michelle Wu and the City’s Tourism, Sports [...]
Caught Reading in July – Southie Edition
Happy Summer! Here are a few quick reviews of three very different books to grab for the beach: Book 1: Hotel Magnifique By: Emily J. Taylor Hotel Magnifique is sold as [...]
Old School Southie: Clang, clang, clang goes the trolley
For all you history buffs! Back in the good old days of the 1950s in South Boston (and other neighborhoods), electric trolleys were a popular mode of transportation. These two [...]
The Ollie’s Angela May Kane Academic Achievement Recipients
A generous donor has partnered with South Boston Neighborhood House, “The Ollie,” to establish an annual academic achievement award to honor the memory of Angela May Kane, a longtime resident [...]
The Summer of Grimace: Grace shares her thoughts.
On June 12th, we celebrated a new national holiday…Grimace’s 52nd birthday. You remember Grimace, right? That purple blob who was one of the many McDonald’s Mascots. You might have seen [...]
Fourth of July Celebrations in the Neighborhood 2023
Fourth of July is Tuesday and celebrations are happening all weekend long! We’ve rounded up everything from fireworks to special events just for you! Happy Birthday, America! (Check back as [...]
Heading to the Esplanade: Read this first
Don't even think about bringing this If you are one of those "adventurous" types that likes to wait for hours on a blanket until dusk to listen to the Boston [...]
Make Way for Cows! The New England Cow Parade – One Could be Yours!
Update: Would you like a cow of your own? For just $2500, one of them could be yours. This would make an amazing parking space saver for the winter that [...]
Caught Reading in June – Southie Edition
Book 1: Small Mercies By: Dennis Lehane Recently, Maureen asked if I would be interested in reading Lehane’s latest Small Mercies and she received back an enthusiastic YES from me. [...]
