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South Boston History Lesson: How Henry Knox’s Cannons at Dorchester Heights Forced the British Out of Boston
If you’re celebrating Evacuation Day in South Boston, you can thank a young bookseller-turned-soldier named Henry Knox for helping make it happen. Back in December [...]
A Light That Never Stopped Shining: Susan Hurley to Receive the Amy K. Murray Angel Award
The family story goes that Susan Hurley once missed the school bus as a kid, so she ran after it. From that day forward, she [...]
South Boston Community Health Center Wrapped up 2025 on a High Note
As 2026 unfolds, the team at the South Boston Community Health Center has much to celebrate. 2025 was marked by expanded services, strong community partnerships, [...]
South Boston Native Thomas White is running the Paris Marathon for Colin’s Joy Project
South Boston native Thomas White is lacing up his sneakers for a big challenge this spring — the 2026 Paris Marathon in April — and [...]
Last Call for Girl Scout Cookies – Order from this link and it’s divided between all Southie Troops
Thin Mints, Peanut Butter Patties, Caramel Delights – we love them all! The South Boston Girl Scout Troops have had a rough go of it [...]
Red Bull Heavy Metal Boston Finals Set for February 21st at City Hall Plaza
BOSTON, MA - February 12, 2026 - Red Bull Heavy Metal returns to Boston City Hall Plaza next Saturday, February 21 (2:00 PM – 6:00 PM), [...]
Love is in the Air: Valentine’s Day Guide to the Neighborhood
Love is in the air! Whether you’re planning a date night, a Galentine’s get-together, or just treating yourself, the Valentine’s Day Guide to the Neighborhood [...]
Make Your Super Bowl Sunday Super-Terrific with the Help of these Neighborhood Businesses
We are so back, baby! The Patriots will face the Seahawks on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8th! Here are some neighborhood businesses that can help [...]
Snow + Freezing Temps in Boston? This Sunny Aruba Airbnb Is Calling Your Name
Picture yourself here, poolside with a pina colada in hand. It’s cold, it’s snowy, and winter in Boston is very much doing its thing, which [...]
Snowmageddon 2015 – 11 Years Later
This was originally written back on February 4th, 2015. And now, with 18 inches of snow on the ground, eleven years later, we take a [...]
The Unofficial Rules for Saving a Spot After A Snowstorm
Winter is upon us and we'd like to take a moment and review the time-honored Boston tradition of saving parking spots during a snowstorm. Check [...]
Winter in Southie: Don’t Let it Be a Pain in Your &%$! (Literally)
From our neighborhood partner - Elliott Physical Therapy We all love a good Southie winter – the festive lights on Broadway, the cozy pub nights, [...]
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. [...]
