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Boston History Lesson: Great Molasses Flood
Around lunchtime on January 15, 1919, a 50-foot-tall molasses tank ruptured and spilled out onto the streets of the North End. According to History.com, more [...]
Caught Reading in Southie – New Reviews for January
HAPPPYYYYYY 2026 to all my Southie neighbors and friends. Nothing much has changed on my front, besides now I’m 50% hard copy and 50% Kindle-bound. [...]
Try Something New!
Say Cheese! Head to American Provisions and ask about cheese! They’ll teach you everything from Limburger to Brie to Danish Bleu and what to serve [...]
Neighborhood Friends Turn a Pizza Lunch Into Boston BuildHERS—and a Win for Affordable Housing
Growing up in Needham, Massachusetts, Ronnie Kassiff and Suzy Gal Gombos spent their teens at each other’s houses studying, having sleepovers, and just being kids. [...]
Red Bull Cliff Diving Returns to Boston Seaport on Sept. 19 and 20 as Only US Stop and Final Stop
World’s best cliff divers to dive up to 90 feet off of Institute of Contemporary Art BOSTON, MA (August 13, 2025) – The highly-anticipated 2025 Red Bull Cliff [...]
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 [...]
Free Family Fun at Carson Beach: Kids Day at the Boston Tri Returns on Saturday, August 16
Looking for a fun, free, and memorable way to spend a Saturday with your kids before the school year kicks off? Mark your calendar for [...]
Get to Know Leeward Counseling: Modern, Comfortable Therapy in the Neighborhood
Let’s be real, life can be a lot. Whether you're juggling work stress, relationship drama, family chaos, or just feeling off lately, you're not alone. [...]
Mutants, Gremlins, Pitbull fill Menino Convention Center for Boston FAN EXPO
FAN EXPO Boston is an annual pop-culture fan convention that features celebrity guests, panels, and chances to enjoy all things nerdy in South Boston, from [...]
Caught Reading in Southie – New Book Review for You for August
It's August! Where did the summer go? Hopefully, you’ve grabbed some of the sunny days to plop down on the beach, yap on the front [...]
Who the heck is Prime Mutton and why did he visit Roza Lyons in Southie? The Review is In!
Absolute Creamer! Last week, we posted about Prime Mutton coming to town, and it was a kind of a big deal. So, who the heck [...]
Summertime Movies in the Neighborhood – 2025
Here are some fun movie nights and programs to participate in this summer! For the outdoor movies, don't forget a beach chair or blanket to [...]
75 Years of Sullivan’s: A Love Letter to a Southie Staple
Hot dog, all around. Small fry. Raspberry lime rickey. Maybe a grilled cheese if I’m feeling extra—don’t sleep on Sully’s grilled cheese. Everyone’s got a [...]