FEATURES
Growing Up Without Her: A Daughter’s Reflection on Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day—a holiday of breakfast in bed, fresh flowers, homemade cards, and macaroni necklaces. Instagram feeds make us feel like all families are happy families. [...]
Thoughts on Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is Sunday, and the crunch is on. I realize that this is one of those Hallmark holidays invented for the consumer to buy [...]
Caught Reading in Southie – New Reviews for May
Are we grabbing shorts and tanks, or are we still grabbing UGGs and fleeces? This weather has me bouncing back and forth, and I think [...]
Quack, Quack! Duckling Day Returns to Boston Common This Sunday – Be a Part of It!
Get those yellow outfits and duck costumes ready—Duckling Day is taking place on Boston Common this Sunday, and the forecast is looking sunny and warm! [...]
Touch a Truck at The LOT coming up on September 7th
On the Dot® is bringing Touch-A-Truck to The LOT! Grab your family and friends and join us on September 7th from 1-7PM. Spend the afternoon [...]
Colin’s Joy Project News: Saving the Turtle + CJP 5K
Save the Turtle Have you found yourself wondering, “Whatever happened to the turtle at Marine Park?” Well, Colin’s Joy Project is working closely with DCR [...]
Summerfest at the LOT is happing Saturday, August 24th
On the Dot® is bringing Summerfest to The LOT! Soak up the sun at The LOT on Saturday, August 24th, from 1-7PM! Bring your friends [...]
Vote for Southie’s own Brody Byrne! Last call for the Ultimate Mullet Competition to benefit Jared Allen’s Homes for Wounded Warriors
Business in the front, party in the back. UPDATE - Brody has made it all the way to the third round! He's currently in third [...]
Introducing Boston Book Lovers – a Southie based book club
We love a good book club, especially one that takes the conversation to the beach. Introducing Boston Book Lovers, a Southie-based club for anyone who [...]
Looking for Weekend Plans? The 2024 Boston Triathlon Weekend Is Going To Be Epic
Later this week, Southie residents and visitors will have the chance to watch professional Olympic triathletes, including some who have just competed in the 2024 [...]
City of Boston Announces 24th Annual Gospel Fest
Gospel Fest—free and open to all—is New England’s largest Gospel music celebration BOSTON – Friday, August 9, 2024 – Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the [...]
SLIP Intern Mia visits Top Shelf Cookies in Adams Corner
Editor’s note: In an effort to promote small businesses, our SLIP Interns will be presenting features on small businesses in the neighborhood. Today, I took [...]
Go See It! Matt & Ben, a Play Presented by South Boston Theater Works
Matt & Ben depicts its Hollywood golden boys – before fame and fortune. Before J-Lo, before Gwyneth, before Project Greenlight, before the Oscar. When the [...]
Southie History Lesson: James Brendan Connolly
The original Southie bad boy with smarts and a heart of gold Southie has many native sons and daughters we all take pride in, but [...]
5 Questions with Marissa from Deja Brew
Editor’s note: In an effort to promote small businesses, our SLIP Interns will be presenting features on small businesses in the neighborhood. I visited Deja [...]
CIS Dog of the Day – Meet Olaf!
Get to know the dogs in the neighborhood! Our new series – CIS Dog of the Day – will feature a new dog from the [...]
