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Tis the Season: 5 Places to Pick Apples
Field Trip! Venture out of Southie and pick yourself a bushel and peck of farm-fresh apples. Make sure to check all orchards' websites for up-to-date [...]
A 20-Year Habit: Southie Boutique Celebrating Two Decades in South Boston
They say it takes anywhere from 18 to 254 days to form a habit…Well, how about a habit that has lasted 20 years? Last month, [...]
Fuel Saves Lives: A Southie Family Helping Communities After Disaster
When a natural disaster strikes, food, water, and shelter are usually the first necessities that come to mind. But there’s another resource that can quickly [...]
Celebrate South Boston Community Health Center at the 2026 Harbor of Hope Auction + Cocktail Reception
South Boston Community Health Center will host its annual Harbor of Hope Auction & Cocktail Reception on Wednesday, October 7th, at 6:30pm at the Boston [...]
Boston Triathlon Returns to Carson Beach With Growing Field and National Reach
After Kids Day at the Boston Triathlon, the focus of the weekend shifts to the adults on Sunday, August 23rd, when competitors from Boston, across [...]
Cosplayers Brave Heat Advisory for Fan Expo Boston
Enthusiasts of all things pop culture from across New England braved temperatures exceeding 95° to attend Boston Fan Expo this weekend. The convention is an [...]
Caught Reading in Southie – August Book Reviews for You
How is it August? The sad part about it is that I struggled finding good books ALL summer long, so I’m here to share the [...]
Kids Day Brings Free Family Fun Back to Carson Beach for Boston Triathlon Weekend
For one weekend each August, Carson Beach fills with swimmers, cyclists, runners, and cheering family members as the Boston Triathlon returns to Southie on Saturday, [...]
Catch Chris Evans, Mel Gibson, and assorted hobbits in Southie for Fan Expo Boston
Fan Expo Boston will return to the neighborhood on August 7-9 to celebrate pop culture in the heart of Boston. Live from the Thomas Michael [...]
The Sweet Story of Weesh Bake Shop’s Elyse Purbaugh
It’s a Saturday early summer afternoon. What seems like every few seconds, Elyse Purbaugh glances up at her rearview mirror, something that has become second [...]
Ready, Set, Row! Beach Sprints Return to Carson Beach This Weekend
There's something exciting happening on the beach this weekend! The Head Of The Charles Boston Beach Sprints return to Carson Beach from Friday, July 24, [...]
Lace ‘Em Up: The Boston Waterfront 5K Returns with a New Course This September
The Boston Waterfront 5K is back on Saturday, September 12th, with a brand-new course and the same scenic waterfront views runners have come to love. [...]
Align with Aidan: Meet the Studio78 Instructor Building Community One Class at a Time
Benjamin Franklin once wrote, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Clearly, he never took one of Aidan [...]
Southie History Lesson: The Donald McKay Clipper Ship Monument at Castle Island
If you've ever walked around Castle Island, you've probably noticed the tall granite obelisk standing just behind Fort Independence. It's a monument honoring Donald McKay, [...]
Fourth of July + Boston 250 Celebrations in and around the Neighborhood
The Fourth of July is on Saturday, and celebrations are taking place all week long! We’ve rounded up everything from fireworks to special events just [...]
Parades, Patriots & History: City of Boston Unveils Plans for 250th Independence Day Celebrations
BOSTON - Friday, June 26, 2025 - Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City’s 250th Independence Day Celebrations, taking place on Saturday, July 4, as part [...]