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Put on your Santa hat, lace up those sneakers and get ready to run for a great local school – South Boston Catholic Academy. On Saturday, December 1st at 9am join your friends and neighbors and run a 5K race along the South Boston beaches. Start and finish is at South Boston Catholic Academy at 866 East Broadway. Stick around for a post-race party with prizes, raffles, food ... Keep Reading

"Where flowers bloom, so does hope." Lady Bird Johnson Floral designer Colleen Dunleavy from Dunlovely Floral Design decided to spread a little love and joy in the neighborhood with this unexpected flower arrangement at F and Silver in Southie!  According to Dunleavy's post on Instagram, she wanted to "spread a little love on such a special day, Veterans Day" so she moved some ... Keep Reading

About a year ago, my CIS partner in crime, Heather Foley and I decided to hit the Southie hot spot The Supper Club and see what the kids were up to! On stage was an awesome band called The Classic Yellow Band fronted by a very, very, handsome and charismatic gentleman named Steve Memmolo. “He sort of looks like a young Ben Affleck meets Jon Mayer,” screamed Heather into my ear ... Keep Reading

It’s Veterans Day on Sunday, November 11th!   Originally known as Armistice Day to honor the living veterans of World War 1, Veterans Day has transformed into a holiday that celebrates all those who served their country.  Make sure to thank a veteran! Mix and Mingle. On Saturday, November 10th there will be a South Boston Veterans Day Social at Sixth Gear from 6pm-9pm. This ... Keep Reading

If you get your coffee at PS Gourmet, or wait at the traffic light at the intersection of where East and West Broadway meet with Dorchester Street, you may have wondered why it’s called Perkins Square.  Well, here’s the reason! Michael J. Perkins was a war hero who received the nation’s highest award for bravery, the Congressional Medal of Honor. A South Boston native, he ... Keep Reading

We realize that voting is important and that everyone should do it tomorrow. (Yes, it’s an election day on Tuesday, November 6th 7am-8pm.) But here's so more incentive to get you to the polls! Make sure to get one of those “I Voted” stickers and take advantage of it around town on election day: The Cranberry Cafe is giving out free cookies when you show your sticker! Who ... Keep Reading