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Old School Southie: Car Chaos at I and 8th
Distracted Driving Seems like car crashes in South Boston are nothing new....even when there are hardly any cars on the road. This two-car-smash-up was captured [...]
Old School Dogs
Whatever happened to the old-school Southie dogs? You know the ones who just roam around the streets without a leash and no owner in sight. [...]
What We’re Reading – Southie Edition
Book 1: Counterfeit By Kirstin Chen I’m not one that’s interested in designer bags or name-brand things, but I am interested in scammers - and [...]
On this day in 1776 – Henry Knox returns from Fort Ticonderoga with 59 Cannons
With the Evacuation Day Parade (aka St. Patrick's Day Parade) on the horizon, a quick history lesson via Irish Boston. On January 24, 1776, 25-year-old [...]
The History of Sahara Syrian Restaurant
Caught in the South End If you’ve walked around Shawmut Ave in the South End, you’ve probably notice the iconic sign “Sahara Syrian Restaurant” that [...]
Our fall school plans are guided by health, safety, and equity
By Mayor Martin J. Walsh and Superintendent Brenda Cassellius From the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, keeping Boston’s families safe, healthy, and equitably supported has [...]
The Animals of South Boston
Long ago, on a rainy November morning in New York City, I had just arrived at an acting class. I sat my 19 year old [...]
CIS Photo of the Week: Looming over Southie
Check out this photo captured by Southie's own Haley Dillion on Wednesday night around 6:20pm from the South Boston Yacht Club! Wild weather!
Bird is the word: Birds on the loose in the city
Last week we posted about found parakeets in the neighborhoods of Southie and Dorchester - one with a happy ending. But now another bird - [...]
UFC 252 Picks
On Saturday, August 15th, the UFC will host another PPV event in Vegas, baby. UFC 252 will kick off at 6pm UFC APEX facility with [...]
Welcome to the neighborhood, Skipper Shields
Adorable Skipper - a 10 week old dachshund mix - is new in town! She was recently adopted by the Shields Family from Columbia Road [...]
Love is in the air: Parakeet matchmaking
On Monday, we reported about parakeets discovered in Southie and Dorchester! Well, we are happy to report a happy ending to one of the parakeets [...]
Parakeets on the loose
Well, this seems odd. In less than 24 hours – there were two posts on our social media feeds about parakeets discovered in the neighborhoods [...]
Look who’s back: Ottavio the Barber!
After a very brief retirement, we are happy to report that beloved Southie barber - Ottavio Lograsso - has opened in a new location! Ottavio’s [...]
Battle of the Masks is nothing new – but wearing one helps.
It seems wearing masks is causing controversy during the pandemic. Either you’re fine with wearing a mask and abide by the safety guidelines created by [...]
Winner, Winner: Boston Magazine’s Best of Boston Winners
Boston Magazine announced the 2020 Best of Boston Winners. These neighborhood businesses were included! Fox & The Knife (Most Creative Restaurant in a Crisis) Micro [...]
