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Always Remember A little bit o' history.   Memorial Day is a national holiday and a day of remembrance of those who have died while serving our country in the armed forces.  Originally called Decoration Day, it was a day to visit the cemetery and decorate the graves of fallen soldiers. Now it is a day to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice - their lives. The ... Keep Reading

Back in March of 2017, it was reported in the Boston Globe that 2100 new parking spots would be created via two large projects subsided by Massport and Boston Planning and Development Agency. 1550 of those spots are now available at the newly opened garage called South Boston Waterfront Transportation Center located at 500 D Street. Another garage will be built a few blocks ... Keep Reading

Warmer temps and sunny skies make it the perfect time to explore the South Boston Waterfront aka the Seaport District!  With museums, restaurants, shopping, fitness studios, a luxury movie theater, an outdoor concert pavilion, and a gorgeous harborwalk, we say take advantage of our own backyard and make a plan to have some fun by the sea! Make sure to check out our Guide to ... Keep Reading

Let’s hear it for Craig Martin on being named the the Thomas C. Passios Elementary Principal of the Year! Martin has been the principal of the Michael J Perkins School in Southie for the past five years! Under Martin’s leadership, the Perkins School reduced suspensions by 50 percent and chronic absenteeism by 22 percent from 2012 to 2017.  Keep doing what you do, Mr. ... Keep Reading

The Honor Roll They had a half dozen kids or more. They cooked, cleaned, did mountains of laundry and mended clothes.  Kissing scraped knees, breaking up sibling rivalries and having a hug at the ready was part of their job. They instilled family values and went to church.  Here is our honor roll of All-Star South Boston Mothers. (We realize this is just the tip of the ... Keep Reading

Anyone who knew Stephanie “Lovey” Uftring knew how she could light up up a room with her personality. She was outgoing, kind, and loads of fun.  Back in 2014, Stephanie lost her battle with colon cancer and it was a dark day in South Boston to lose such a bright light. Stephanie was an amazing person who added so much joy to so many lives. Whether you were a lifelong friend ... Keep Reading