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Old School Southie: A tale of a gangster, lottery shenanigans and a blue collar neighborhood.
With lottery fever spreading through the neighborhood, it reminded me of this gem. One Sunday morning, I woke up and instinctually picked up my phone [...]
Southie History Lesson: Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Cask of Amontillado”
If you’ve taken high school English, I’m sure you’ve read Bostonian Edgar Allan Poe’s short story “The Cask of Amontillado." In case you don’t remember [...]
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his connection to Boston
Did you know that before Martin Luther King became an iconic civil rights leader, he was a graduate student at Boston University in the early [...]
Look who’s sleeping in! Southie Turkeys
UPDATE: The Southie Turkeys are back roosting on Emerson Street. We've seen those lovable but mischievous Southie Turkeys hanging out on cars or sauntering down [...]
Colin’s Joy Project Online Pop-Up Shop!
Colin’s Joy Project gear has arrived! The Team Colin online pop-up shop will be open from January 25th thru February 5th so order your swag [...]
Charlie Federico: Federico’s Bike Shop
In front of the old, blue building that houses Federico’s bicycle shop on Emerson Street, you could find Charlie Federico sitting on a stool eager [...]
Need a parking spot? Underground at Ink Block has got you covered!
Don’t be held hostage by snow! With impending snow in the forecast are you afraid to move your car for fear of losing your on [...]
Look, Feel and Perform Better: RetuRN2youth Room at I.V. League Hydration
I.V. League Hydration Lounge on A Street in Southie is taking the neighborhood by storm! From hangover cures, to wellness hydration - think cold/flu symptom [...]
MLK Day – Free Admission at Museum of Fine Arts
Celebrate MLK Day! The MFA is offering FREE admission for all on Monday, January 21st. Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. by [...]
The Loop: Lights, music, action!
Forget the light up seesaws - they are SOOOO 2018. 2019 is all about the loop! The interactive art installation called the Loop is made [...]
Building Bridges: Martin Richard Foundation
The Martin Richard Foundation Challenges Young People to Bring Their Communities Together in Service Applications due January 18th for $500 Bridge Builder grants The Martin Richard [...]
Tips for saving for a warm weather vacation!
Winter is coming! Written by Coleman Nee, City of Boston Credit Union Uh-oh! It’s starting to feel like that time of year is quickly approaching. That [...]
Ticket to Ride: MBTA $10 Unlimited Commuter Rail
Start planning your winter day trips and weekend excursions and skip the driving! In order to boost weekend ridership on the commuter rail, the MBTA and its [...]
Meet the Candidates: Mayor of Southie
At this year's St. Patrick's Day Parade, one special resident who raises the most money will become the Mayor of Southie: marching in a prominent [...]
Good Will Funding: Polar Plunge
We hear the best way to cure a hangover is to dive into the freezing cold ocean for a swim! While there is no scientific [...]
A decade of health and fitness: Regan’s Motivated Fitness
It’s been a decade since Regan’s Motivated Fitness (RMF), founded by Southie resident Tom Regan, opened on West Broadway. Now, they’re celebrating ten years of [...]




