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The Lure of Thanksgiving Eve: We’ve All Been There
It’s here — the annual fork in the road. The decision we all have to make: Will I or won’t I ruin my Thanksgiving? There’s [...]
Celebrating a Southie Icon: Miss Peggy Marks 30 Years of Teaching Irish Dance
Let's hear it for this Southie legend! Miss Peggy (Peggy Woods Doherty) just celebrated 30 YEARS as a certified Irish dance instructor (TCRG) this past [...]
Why South Boston Should Be Watching Ken Burns’ New Documentary The American Revolution
Ken Burns has a new PBS documentary — The American Revolution — and if you live in Boston, especially South Boston, it’s worth adding to your [...]
Southie Author Debuts First Children’s Book — and the Community Shows Up Big
South Boston has a brand-new local author to cheer on. After living in South Boston since 2011 with her husband and their 8-year-old son, the [...]
From Sidelines to Finish Line: Jackie Dieker’s Comeback Story with Elliott Physical Therapy
Southie is a neighborhood that embodies grit and resilience, and nobody knows that better than our friend Jackie Dieker. A familiar face around the Castle [...]
Remembering 9/11 – 24 years later
It’s been 24 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. Here are some ways to honor and remember. Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Events The [...]
Celebrate 25 Years of the South Boston Street Festival on September 20th
Get ready, Southie! The South Boston Street Fest is celebrating its 25th year, and the party is going to be epic! On Saturday, Sept. 20, [...]
History Lesson: Labor Day
Since we get a long weekend to celebrate Labor Day, we decided to do a quick history lesson on how this holiday came to be! [...]
Red Bull Cliff Diving Returns to Boston Seaport on Sept. 19 and 20 as Only US Stop and Final Stop
World’s best cliff divers to dive up to 90 feet off of Institute of Contemporary Art BOSTON, MA (August 13, 2025) – The highly-anticipated 2025 Red Bull Cliff [...]
Boston teens flex their creative muscles at Artists For Humanity summer showcase
Summer is coming to an end. As we move into the fall and a new school year, Artists For Humanity (AFH) has closed out the [...]
Athletes swim, bike, run, and celebrate on Carson Beach for 17th Annual Boston Triathlon
The Boston Triathlon kicked off in South Boston on Saturday, celebrating the athletic achievements of Bostonians of all shapes, sizes, and ages in the cleanest [...]
Business in the front, party in the back – Southie’s own Brody Byrne is competing in the Ultimate Mullet Competition
Once again, Brody Byrne, 8, from South Boston, is competing to win the coveted USA Mullet Competition. Last year, Brody raised over $9000 and came [...]
Old School Southie – The City Point Wildcats circa 1950
Before Instagram, before Pop Warner, and before Gatorade came in 20 flavors — there was the City Point Wildcats. Founded in the 1930s and thriving [...]
Free Family Fun at Carson Beach: Kids Day at the Boston Tri Returns on Saturday, August 16
Looking for a fun, free, and memorable way to spend a Saturday with your kids before the school year kicks off? Mark your calendar for [...]
Get to Know Leeward Counseling: Modern, Comfortable Therapy in the Neighborhood
Let’s be real, life can be a lot. Whether you're juggling work stress, relationship drama, family chaos, or just feeling off lately, you're not alone. [...]
Mutants, Gremlins, Pitbull fill Menino Convention Center for Boston FAN EXPO
FAN EXPO Boston is an annual pop-culture fan convention that features celebrity guests, panels, and chances to enjoy all things nerdy in South Boston, from [...]
