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Southie Native and Retired BPD Detective Kara Connolly appears on Wildly Popular Theo Von Podcast
Theo Von recently had on Southie native and retired Boston Detective Kara Connolly on his podcast to chat about her time working for BPD and [...]
Get Ready for a Spooktacular Family Fun in the Neighborhood: Trick-or-Treating on Broadway, Castle Island’s Magical Castle + Ollie Trunk or Treat
Things are getting a little spooky in the neighborhood with the return of two favorite family-friendly events! Trick or Treating on Broadway Beware of little [...]
Grave Situation in Southie – Two Historic Cemeteries in the Neighborhood
It's a little bit creepy. What is it about Halloween that makes cemeteries so much spookier? Maybe it's the bare tree branches that line them [...]
Thomas E. Smith Foundation Legacy Bash featuring country superstar Brett Young at Park City on Saturday!
Get ready for a night to remember at the 2025 TESF Legacy BASH, a high-energy charity concert celebrating The Thomas E. Smith Foundation’s 15th anniversary! Headlined [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]