A Tale of Two Seasons: New England Boat Show
We realize that it’s the middle of the winter, but we’ll bet you’re dreaming of the warm weather! Go see The Progressive Insurance New England Boat Show at the Boston Convention Center and spend the day looking at boats, yachts, schooners, and nautical displays galore and you’ll feel like it’s the middle of summer. Two seasons collide as the boat show represents all we love ... Keep Reading
The pavilion on the waterfront has a new name: Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion
We can remember when it used to be called Harbor Lights. We’re talking about the amphitheater on the South Boston waterfront where we saw Culture Club and the Human League back in 1998. Last year it was the Blue Hills Bank Pavilion and it was just announced that it’s now going to be the Rockland Trust Bank Pavilion. “We’re thrilled to be a part of Boston’s Seaport community ... Keep Reading
Southie Groundhog
Everyone wants to live in Southie! Even wildlife. We’ve got coyotes, deer, skunks, mola mola sunfish, whales, bald eagles, turkeys bunnies, snowy owls and the Southie groundhog! Yes, groundhog! Groundhog sightings in Southie are becoming more and more frequent. We spotted one on N Street last summer! Speaking of groundhogs, Puxatony Phil did NOT see his shadow which ... Keep Reading
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 now and support the cause! Whether you are cheering on “Team Colin” at the Boston Marathon or supporting from a distance, wearing the Colin’s Joy Project gear helps spread the word on how we can build Colin’s legacy. This sale is to ... Keep Reading
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 to help repair your flat tire or tighten up the wheels of a vintage wicker baby stroller. During Trick or Treating on Broadway, Mr. Federico would always gave out full size bags of chips. He was a beloved fixture in our community ... Keep Reading
The Unofficial Rules for Saving a Spot
Winter is upon us and we'd like to take a moment and review the time honored Boston tradition of saving parking spots during a snowstorm. Before we even begin - a snow emergency must be declared in the city of Boston! Let's go over the "rules" agreed upon by our ancestors: You can't put something in your spot until AFTER the snowstorm is over. I ... Keep Reading