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Caught Reading in Southie – August Book Reviews for You
How is it August? The sad part about it is that I struggled finding good books ALL summer long, so I’m here to share the [...]
Kids Day Brings Free Family Fun Back to Carson Beach for Boston Triathlon Weekend
For one weekend each August, Carson Beach fills with swimmers, cyclists, runners, and cheering family members as the Boston Triathlon returns to Southie on Saturday, [...]
Catch Chris Evans, Mel Gibson, and assorted hobbits in Southie for Fan Expo Boston
Fan Expo Boston will return to the neighborhood on August 7-9 to celebrate pop culture in the heart of Boston. Live from the Thomas Michael [...]
The Sweet Story of Weesh Bake Shop’s Elyse Purbaugh
It’s a Saturday early summer afternoon. What seems like every few seconds, Elyse Purbaugh glances up at her rearview mirror, something that has become second [...]
Align with Aidan: Meet the Studio78 Instructor Building Community One Class at a Time
Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Clearly, he never took one of Aidan [...]
Southie History Lesson: The Donald McKay Clipper Ship Monument at Castle Island
If you've ever walked around Castle Island, you've probably noticed the tall granite obelisk standing just behind Fort Independence. It's a monument honoring Donald McKay, [...]
Fourth of July + Boston 250 Celebrations in and around the Neighborhood
The Fourth of July is on Saturday, and celebrations are taking place all week long! We’ve rounded up everything from fireworks to special events just [...]
Parades, Patriots & History: City of Boston Unveils Plans for 250th Independence Day Celebrations
BOSTON - Friday, June 26, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City’s 250th Independence Day Celebrations, taking place on Saturday, July 4, as part [...]
Elliott Physical Therapy Joins “The Flow” — Ritual’s Saturday Wellness Mornings at Park City Southie
There’s nothing more fun than sweating it out in the sun with a few hundred of your friends and neighbors and this summer, Elliott Physical [...]
A Love Letter to the Tartan Army – Here’s what we learned from their visit.
Dear Tartan Army, We're already missing you. Just a week before the World Cup kicked off, Boston felt a little sleepy. Sure, we knew the [...]
Another South Boston Sailor Sets Her Sights on Bermuda: Abby Gwynn sails aboard Starflight
Earlier this week, Caught in Southie featured South Boston native Jane Matthews, who is making waves as the only woman aboard the racing yacht Lynx [...]
South Boston’s Jane Matthews Makes Waves as Only Woman Sailing Aboard Racing Yacht Lynx
South Boston’s own Jane Matthews, 22, will be the only woman sailing aboard Lynx in one of the world’s most iconic ocean races. The Newport [...]
History Lesson: Juneteenth
Today we are going to learn about our newest Federal Holiday: Juneteenth! If you are asking yourself, "But isn't Juneteenth already a holiday in Massachusetts?" [...]
FIFA World Cup 2026 in Boston: Your Guide to All the Action
The FIFA World Cup is coming to Boston (well...Foxboro), and whether you're lucky enough to have tickets to a match or plan on watching here [...]
Southie Makes Its Bravo Debut on The Real Housewives of Rhode Island
Did you spot a familiar Southie hotspot while watching The Real Housewives of Rhode Island on Sunday night? The latest episode featured scenes filmed at [...]
New Sunday Ritual Alert: Sunset Sip Club Presented by Love Child x Cisco Brewers Seaport
Looking for a relaxing way to wrap up the weekend? Cisco Brewers Seaport x Love Child are hosting a golden-hour floral arranging class that combines [...]
