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South Boston in the 1970’s: photos via the Atlantic
South Boston long ago... The Atlantic recently posted a collection of photos of Boston from the 1970’s and include events and scenes from the St. [...]
Okay, doomer: Some thoughts on doomscrolling and doomers.
Every year Dictionary.com adds some new words to its dictionary and often these new words are a clue into the state of our world at [...]
Southie History Lesson: When Castle Island was an actual island.
We love Castle Island - it's one of the highlights of our neighborhood. But, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, Castle Island is not an island [...]
An Expert Explains Why You Should Apply to the Boston Season of Married at First Sight
If you’re a single Bostonian with a desire to be married right this very moment, I have good news for you: Married at First Sight [...]
The Irish and Boston: An Immigrant Saga
See press release below BOSTON- Last Sunday, John McColgan and the Boston City Archives unveiled a comprehensive exhibit on Irish Immigrants in the City of [...]
What to Expect at This Year’s Parade—and How It Differs from Years Past
We are T-minus three days and counting until the St. Patrick’s Day/Evacuation Day Parade this Sunday, and everything that it entails. Big changes are happening [...]
Ship Ahoy: Welcome USS Jason Dunham
Welcome to the neighborhood! The Navy destroyer, USS Jason Dunham will arrive at the Flynn Cruiseport on the afternoon of Thursday, March 14th at 2 [...]
Thank You from Jenn Menjin
The words ‘Thank You’ are not nearly enough to describe the amount of gratitude I have for everyone who has supported me since January in [...]
Hasty Parking = Happy Parking
Yeah, there’s an app for that. We all know parking in Boston is the pits. But looking for a parking spot just got a little [...]
Space Saving Catch 22
This past Monday, Boston received over a foot of snow. The City of Boston canceled school and closed libraries but a Snow Emergency or Parking [...]
Dave Falvey: Making South Boston Proud
For our Heritage. For our Heroes. For our Hometown. Dave Falvey sits on his couch, his laptop open while his son Connor sleeps in an [...]
Vacation Week: Things to do with the kids!
It’s February Vacation week and here are some suggestions of fun things to do with the kids! Staycation! Located right on D Street in Southie, [...]
Southie Shoutout to BU’s Larry Venis
Congrats to Southie’s own Larry Venis on the celebration of his 1000th game as athletic trainer on the Boston University Men’s Hockey bench! Way to [...]
Ice, ice, baby: Chillin’ On D
Get ready for two weekends of frosty fun and live music at the Lawn on D! Enjoy live ice carving demonstrations, challenge your friends to [...]
BCEC Marquee: Black History Month
When you drive, bike or walk by the Boston Convention Center on Summer Street, make sure to checkout the new artwork on the marquee celebrating [...]
A very Southie Valentine’s Day: Where to celebrate!
Cozy by the fire! Eat some pasta Lady and the Tramp style, share a bottle of wine, sip an espresso martini on Valentine’s Day with [...]