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Welcome to the Neighborhood – A note from Caught in Southie’s Founder and Editor
Hi Neighbor, First—welcome to South Boston! I’m Maureen Dahill, founder and editor of Caught in Southie, a website dedicated to the neighborhood of South Boston! [...]
Lace Up for the Annual Colin’s Joy Project 5K
The annual Colin’s Joy Project 5K returns to the neighborhood on Saturday, September 26th for a morning of running, walking, and community fun! The day [...]
Remembering 9/11 – 25 years later
It’s been 25 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. Here are some ways to honor and remember. Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Events The [...]
Move In Day Specials in South Boston: Local Businesses Are Making September 1st a Little Easier
We realize September 1st Move-In Day in Southie can be stressful — and sometimes even a little nightmarish. Between the moving trucks, traffic, parking issues, [...]
5 Ways to Play Volo in Southie this Fall
From Beach Volleyball to Candlepin Bowling, There’s Always a Game Happening in Southie Looking for your next league without leaving the neighborhood? Volo has Southie [...]
Mark you Calendars: The Return of the Snowport Holiday Market
Boston Seaport by WS announces the return of the Snowport Holiday Market, Boston’s beloved holiday tradition and seasonal destination, opening Friday, November 6 for its sixth season. This year, [...]
Boston Triathlon Returns to Carson Beach With Growing Field and National Reach
After Kids Day at the Boston Triathlon, the focus of the weekend shifts to the adults on Sunday, August 23rd, when competitors from Boston, across [...]
Cosplayers Brave Heat Advisory for Fan Expo Boston
Enthusiasts of all things pop culture from across New England braved temperatures exceeding 95° to attend Boston Fan Expo this weekend. The convention is an [...]
Caught Reading in Southie – August Book Reviews for You
How is it August? The sad part about it is that I struggled finding good books ALL summer long, so I’m here to share the [...]
Kids Day Brings Free Family Fun Back to Carson Beach for Boston Triathlon Weekend
For one weekend each August, Carson Beach fills with swimmers, cyclists, runners, and cheering family members as the Boston Triathlon returns to Southie on Saturday, [...]
Catch Chris Evans, Mel Gibson, and assorted hobbits in Southie for Fan Expo Boston
Fan Expo Boston will return to the neighborhood on August 7-9 to celebrate pop culture in the heart of Boston. Live from the Thomas Michael [...]
The Sweet Story of Weesh Bake Shop’s Elyse Purbaugh
It’s a Saturday early summer afternoon. What seems like every few seconds, Elyse Purbaugh glances up at her rearview mirror, something that has become second [...]
Ready, Set, Row! Beach Sprints Return to Carson Beach This Weekend
There's something exciting happening on the beach this weekend! The Head Of The Charles Boston Beach Sprints return to Carson Beach from Friday, July 24, [...]
Lace ‘Em Up: The Boston Waterfront 5K Returns with a New Course This September
The Boston Waterfront 5K is back on Saturday, September 12th, with a brand-new course and the same scenic waterfront views runners have come to love. [...]
Align with Aidan: Meet the Studio78 Instructor Building Community One Class at a Time
Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Clearly, he never took one of Aidan [...]
Southie History Lesson: The Donald McKay Clipper Ship Monument at Castle Island
If you've ever walked around Castle Island, you've probably noticed the tall granite obelisk standing just behind Fort Independence. It's a monument honoring Donald McKay, [...]