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Boston teens flex their creative muscles at Artists For Humanity summer showcase
Summer is coming to an end. As we move into the fall and a new school year, Artists For Humanity (AFH) has closed out the [...]
Athletes swim, bike, run, and celebrate on Carson Beach for 17th Annual Boston Triathlon
The Boston Triathlon kicked off in South Boston on Saturday, celebrating the athletic achievements of Bostonians of all shapes, sizes, and ages in the cleanest [...]
Business in the front, party in the back – Southie’s own Brody Byrne is competing in the Ultimate Mullet Competition
Once again, Brody Byrne, 8, from South Boston, is competing to win the coveted USA Mullet Competition. Last year, Brody raised over $9000 and came [...]
Old School Southie – The City Point Wildcats circa 1950
Before Instagram, before Pop Warner, and before Gatorade came in 20 flavors — there was the City Point Wildcats. Founded in the 1930s and thriving [...]
City on the Hills Trail: Section 5 – From Dot to Southie
I'm walking, here! Boston Walking City Trails has launched a brand new hiking trail! The City on the Hills Trail is a 31-mile adventure through [...]
Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday!
Calling all book lovers and local business supporters—this Saturday, April 26, is Independent Bookstore Day, and no better way to celebrate by visiting the two [...]
The Curious Case of the Framed Photo At Castle Island
Last weekend, when I was out chatting with the James Beard Foundation peeps about all things Sullivan's out at Castle Island, Steve, the nicest Park [...]
The 129th Boston Marathon was a big success: Southie, Signs and the Seapoint!
The Boston Marathon, now in its 129th year, caters to a wide demographic of runners, some natural-born Bostonians and some not. Runners travel from around [...]
Boston Sparks Association: Meet the Unsung Heroes Behind Boston’s A-10 Incident Support Unit
By day, they are news reporters, realtors, MBTA workers and active & retired first responders. But by night - or whenever their phone rings - [...]
Save the Date: Mayor Wu’s Neighborhood Coffee Hour is June 17th
BOSTON - Friday, April 11, 2025Â -Â Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Neighborhood Services, and the Boston Parks and Recreation Department today announced the dates and [...]
Caught in Southie Community Alert: Beware of Seagulls at Castle Island
We’ve seen them out Castle Island, loitering near Sullivan’s, looking for the right moment to strike. Seagulls, aka brazen street toughs with wings. Personally, last week, [...]
South Boston Neighborhood House Gala – My Acceptance Speech for the Amy K. Murray Angel Award
On Friday, March 28th, at the Seaport Hotel, I received the Amy K. Murray Angel Award at the South Boston Neighborhood House Gala. John McGahan [...]
Playtime starts now: Introducing Clover Clubhouse in South Boston
Hot coffee, healthy snacks and happy kids. What else could a parent want? Soon enough, they will be the ones asking their kids if they [...]
Office of Youth Employment and Opportunity Opens 2025 Summer Jobs Portal. Zoo, Aquarium, Harbor Islands All Hiring!
Your first job usually sucks. Whether you’re babysitting, bussing tables at a local restaurant, or having some weird under-the-table gig through a family friend, a [...]
Turkey Tips to Keep You Safe During Mating Season
Helpful tips on dealing with these birds We’re sure you’ve seen turkeys roaming the neighborhood streets. Sometimes it's just one turkey alone. Other times, it's [...]
Riverdance Celebrates 30 Years with an Epic Tour
Get ready, Boston, because the global phenomenon that is Riverdance is celebrating 30 years of jaw-dropping performances, and the anniversary tour will be in town [...]
