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Stay Cool – Ways to beat the heat in the neighborhood
Summer’s here, and so is the heat! Here are some top tips to stay cool and refreshed in the neighborhood! For the kids Visit one [...]
From Freezer Raids to Shark Tank Fame: How Two Sisters Turned Family Pierogi Into a National Sensation with Jaju
Sneaking into the freezer as a kid has fewer consequences when, instead of a sweet treat, you’re looking for pierogi from your family’s deli. Instead [...]
The Netflix Series, Somebody Feed Phil Comes to Southie
Hey foodies and Netflix bingers—get ready to see some familiar local spots on the small screen! Season 8 of Somebody Feed Phil, the hit Netflix [...]
Boston History Lesson: Vendome Fire – Greatest loss of life in the history of the BFD
Over 50 Years Later The Hotel Vendome was built as a luxury hotel in 1871 at 160 Commonwealth Ave. In 1972, an extensive renovation was [...]
Holiday Cheer Alert: Shop, Celebrate, and Santa at The LOT’s Festive Christmas Market
We’re excited to share that On the Dot’s annual Christmas and Holiday Market is back! Head on over to The LOT this weekend, for all [...]
Thanksgiving TV: Heather’s favorite episodes
Thanksgiving might be my fave individual holiday. It’s family and friends, the unofficial start to the holiday season, and I get to eat till I [...]
History Lesson – Cocoanut Grove Fire
Eighty-two years ago, the deadliest nightclub fire in US history took place in Boston. Four hundred ninety-two people were killed in 15 minutes by a [...]
More Pickleball Coming to South Boston
Another pickleball spot is coming to Dorchester Ave. next summer! Boston Business Journal is reporting that PickleBOS has signed a lease for 26,000 square feet [...]
Caught Reading in Southie – Southie Girl by Joanne C. Parsons.
Dear Readers, a copy of Southie Girl came into our hands over at Caught in Southie , and we were extremely excited to take a [...]
Turkeys are thriving– rebirth of the wild turkey has the population on the rise. Here are some helpful tips on dealing with our feathered friends.
What was once a rare sight in the neighborhood is now no big deal to see an urban turkey or turkeys walking down our street, [...]
East Side Yoga + Fitness: Celebrating 10 years in the Neighborhood
For the past ten years, East Side Yoga & Fitness has proven to be one of Southie’s favorite fitness studios. It offers classes from Yoga [...]
On Veterans Day we remember Michael J Perkins
If you get your coffee at PS Gourmet or wait at the traffic light at the intersection of where East and West Broadway meet with [...]
120 Years Old: St. Peter Lithuanian Church Honoring Yesterday, Celebrating Today, Building Tomorrow
Written by By Birute Vaicjurgis Slezas For over a century, it has symbolized a community’s deep Catholic faith and its Lithuanian roots. St. Peter Lithuanian [...]
Nearly 50 years ago, the Milk Bottle arrived in Fort Point
Now I want cookies... Nearly 50 years ago, the Hood Milk Bottle traveled through Boston Harbor to its new location at the Children's Museum on [...]
Trailblazer: Patty Kenneally Donovan – First Female Firefighter in Boston celebrating 40 years on the job.
Patty Kenneally Donovan is celebrating 40 years as a member of the Boston Fire Department last month. Â Kenneally Donovan is a South Boston resident, [...]
South Boston Bars and Taverns That No Longer Exist
South Boston Bars We Said Goodbye To A few years ago, we came across a Twitter thread, "Boston Bars that No Longer Exit." This inspired [...]
