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Welcome to the Neighborhood – A note from Caught in Southie’s Founder and Editor
Hi Neighbor, First—welcome to South Boston! I’m Maureen Dahill, founder and editor of Caught in Southie, a website dedicated to the neighborhood of South Boston! [...]
Lace Up for the Annual Colin’s Joy Project 5K
The annual Colin’s Joy Project 5K returns to the neighborhood on Saturday, September 26th for a morning of running, walking, and community fun! The day [...]
Remembering 9/11 – 25 years later
It’s been 25 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001. Here are some ways to honor and remember. Massachusetts 9/11 Fund Events The [...]
Move In Day Specials in South Boston: Local Businesses Are Making September 1st a Little Easier
We realize September 1st Move-In Day in Southie can be stressful — and sometimes even a little nightmarish. Between the moving trucks, traffic, parking issues, [...]
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 [...]
Elliott Physical Therapy Joins “The Flow” — Ritual’s Saturday Wellness Mornings at Park City Southie
There’s nothing more fun than sweating it out in the sun with a few hundred of your friends and neighbors and this summer, Elliott Physical [...]
A Love Letter to the Tartan Army – Here’s what we learned from their visit.
Dear Tartan Army, We're already missing you. Just a week before the World Cup kicked off, Boston felt a little sleepy. Sure, we knew the [...]
Another South Boston Sailor Sets Her Sights on Bermuda: Abby Gwynn sails aboard Starflight
Earlier this week, Caught in Southie featured South Boston native Jane Matthews, who is making waves as the only woman aboard the racing yacht Lynx [...]
South Boston’s Jane Matthews Makes Waves as Only Woman Sailing Aboard Racing Yacht Lynx
South Boston’s own Jane Matthews, 22, will be the only woman sailing aboard Lynx in one of the world’s most iconic ocean races. The Newport [...]
History Lesson: Juneteenth
Today we are going to learn about our newest Federal Holiday: Juneteenth! If you are asking yourself, "But isn't Juneteenth already a holiday in Massachusetts?" [...]
FIFA World Cup 2026 in Boston: Your Guide to All the Action
The FIFA World Cup is coming to Boston (well...Foxboro), and whether you're lucky enough to have tickets to a match or plan on watching here [...]