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The St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast – A Recap
Local pols and special guests gathered in the festively decorated Ironworkers union hall on Sunday morning for the annual St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast. This event [...]
Some Helpful Tips for Parade Day from a Former Cornerstone Doorman
Written by Tommy Flaherty From 1988 to 2015 (with the exception of 1994, when I took a cruise), I worked the door on St. Patrick’s/Evacuation [...]
Keeping your Irish Heritage Alive
Written by Mona Connolly Casper Do you tell stories of when your parents or grandparents were little and back in the old country? Do you [...]
‘Tis the Season for St. Paddy’s Day Gatherings – with the help of DoorDash
Make your St. Patrick’s Day get-togethers and open houses a snap with the help of DoorDash! Get $10 off your next order from Southie favorites [...]
What We’re Reading: The Overnight Guest + The Writing Retreat
What We’re Reading - Southie Edition Hi readers! I figured I’d get two more wintery books before the warm weather hits! Enjoy! Book 1: The [...]
This is not Will Hunting’s South Boston
Remember the dingy, tiny apartment that Will Hunting used to live in in the movie Good Will Hunting? It was located on the first floor [...]
Trailblazer: Patty Kenneally Donovan – First Female Firefighter in Boston
In honor of International Women’s Day, we celebrate Patty Kenneally Donovan! Kenneally Donovan is a South Boston resident, a wife, a mom, a coach, a volunteer [...]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day – Parade Day circa 1974
What a rag-tag bunch of parade-goers this is. According to Dirty Old Boston, this photo was captured during the St. Patrick’s Day Parade back in [...]
History Lesson: Crispus Attucks + the Boston Massacre
Recently, the City of Boston announced that March 5 would commemorate the life of the first hero of the American Revolution – Crispus Attucks. So who was [...]
St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Guide – March 19th
From the history of this legendary neighborhood event to what to expect, it’s all right here in the St. Patrick’s Day Breakfast Guide! Caught in [...]
Sunny’s Stoop – 3 Generations of Feel Good Poems by Southie Native Karen Regan
UPDATE: A new shipment of Sunny's Stoop has arrived at Deirfiur! Get your copy this week! You can also order a copy via Dorrance Publishing. [...]
Southie History Lesson: Thomas Park
We are entering into St. Patrick's Day season in the neighborhood! The St. Patrick's Day Parade in South Boston is technically The Evacuation Day Parade. [...]
National Acts of Kindness Day
As my nana used to say, it’s nice to be nice! Today is National Acts of Kindness Day so why not do a good deed [...]
Girl Scout Cookie Pop-Up on Sunday in Southie – Last One of the Season
Who doesn’t love a Girl Scout Cookie? Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Caramel Delights – we love them all! The South Boston Girl Scouts will [...]
Old School Southie: Blizzard of 1978
45 years ago, the Blizzard of 1978 dropped 27.1 inches of snow on Boston. In addition to the snow, there were wild winds of 86 mph. It [...]
Boston’s Most Popular Dog Names + Dog Licensing in the City
Reminder: Boston dog licensing deadline is March 31 The Boston Parks and Recreation Department’s Animal Care and Control Division remind city dog owners that the [...]
