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Southie History Lesson: Boston Lunatic Asylum
Attitudes towards mental illness have changed a great deal in the 21st century. People accept mental illness as just that-- an illness, that doesn’t need [...]
Fenway Park Organist is Still Taking Requests
A sure sign of spring is the home opener at Fenway Park.  Sadly, all local sports have been cancelled due to COVID-19, and catching a Red [...]
Ottavio turns 99: Help him celebrate
Ottavio is a very proud WWII veteran and a resident at Compass on the Bay in South Boston. He’s turning 99 this month and the [...]
Instagram Live Happy Hour
Take a break from reality and join Maureen and Heather for an hour of escape on Instagram live. Thursday from 6pm-7pm pour yourself a drink [...]
Southie Shoutout: SBNH’s Kathy Lafferty
South Boston native Kathy Lafferty was honored on June 21 as a member of the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women’s 2017 class of [...]
Summer Solstice Pop Up
Raise your glass! Back by popular demand, the Southie wine glass is back in stock! To celebrate we are hosting a special Summer Solstice pop [...]
Father’s Day Gift Guide
The countdown to Father’s Day is on! Dad’s can be tough to shop for (why do they always say they don’t want anything for Father’s [...]
The Heights are alive with the sound of music!
OK it might not be the hills of Austria, but our highest point in Southie sure is a great spot to gather and admire the [...]
Tom Gailunas
We are sad to announce that Tom Gailunas, uncle to CIS writer Peter Gailunas - has passed away.  A funeral Mass will be held at  Gate [...]
Southie History Lesson: Perkins School for the Blind
Opium, the Underground Railroad, the Battle Hymn of the Republic and Southie Did you know that the Perkins School for the Blind was located here [...]
The Quest for Parking
Everyone in Southie knows how difficult the parking situation is in many areas of our neighborhood. Â Â If you come home after 6pm, you drive around [...]
Remembering Joe “Dodo” Nee
“Family was everything to Dodo, and South Boston was his family." He was a proud Marine and Boston Firefighter – two callings that are the [...]
Look who’s back: King Tide
Oh boy! His Highness is back in town for Memorial Day Weekend!  King Tide will be rolling through bringing with it 2.5 extra feet [...]
Ripcord: A New Play by Southie’s Own David Lindsay-Abaire
Pulitzer prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire grew up in Southie and his hometown has had a great influence on his work. His play, Good People is [...]
Southie Ice Cream New: Molly Moo’s
We have some good news and bad news. Bad news first? Molly Moo’s on L Street will be closing its doors. But wait, Molly Moo’s [...]
On The Move: Unpakt
Everyone knows that moving is the pits. With the help of Unpakt, the whole process can be a little more efficient and pleasant! This helpful [...]






