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Remembering 9/11 – 24 years later
It’s been 24 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. Here are some ways to honor and remember. Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Events The [...]
Celebrate 25 Years of the South Boston Street Festival on September 20th
Get ready, Southie! The South Boston Street Fest is celebrating its 25th year, and the party is going to be epic! On Saturday, Sept. 20, [...]
History Lesson: Labor Day
Since we get a long weekend to celebrate Labor Day, we decided to do a quick history lesson on how this holiday came to be! [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
John McGahan named 2025 Joe ‘Dodo’ Nee Champion Award Recipient
John McGahan first entered the Gavin House in 1991 as a person who needed help. After a year in residence, he would re-enter as a [...]
Boston Harbor Now Celebrates The 250th Anniversary Of The Revolutionary War With Special Programming Across The Boston Waterfront
BOSTON, Mass. - March 20, 2025 -Â Boston Harbor Now has joined forces with local historical and cultural organizations to bring special programming to Boston Harbor [...]
