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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 [...]
Get to Know Southie resident Tyler Dooley from Wake Up Water + Celly Hard Seltzer
From Zero to Success If you've been in a packie (aka liquor store) recently, you've probably seen displays of the Celly Hard Seltzer. Or maybe [...]
Southie History Lesson – The Head House
It may be hard to imagine, but Pleasure Bay was once home to its own beachside resort of sorts, complete with ice cream shops, restaurants, [...]
Caught Reading in August – three new reviews!
There are a few more weeks of summer! Here are a few more books to get through August! Book 1: The Quiet Tenant By: Clemence [...]
15 years later, a look back at the Columbia Threadneedle Investments Boston Triathlon in South Boston
Since 2009, athletes from all over the world have come to South Boston to compete in the Boston Triathlon. The swim course starts and finishes [...]
Lookin’ for a Fight – Boston – UFC’s Dana White Makes Stops in Southie
In the latest episode of Lookin' for a Fight, UFC President (and former Southie resident) Dana White was in Boston recently in preparation for UFC [...]
A New Jewelry Shop Continues the Calnan Name
Those who grew up in Southie may remember visiting Calnan’s Card and Gift Shop, a neighborhood staple that sold gifts, religious goods, and jewelry. Now, [...]
Heather Is Dreaming of a Lazy Girl Job
The other day I shared an article about the “Lazy Girl Job” TikTok trend via Instagram stories (I’m HERE if you’d like to follow me). [...]
Massachusetts Brewers Guild – has a new president – CIB’s Adam Romanow
In their roles as President and Vice President of the Massachusetts Brewers Guild, two industry leaders with varied experience are eager to support fellow business [...]
Not So Righteous Gemstones, Heather’s Favorite Crystals
I’ve gone through many phases in my life. The jeans hem dragging on the ground phase, the going out top phase, the fitness phase, the [...]
Summertime Fun: The Harry McDonough Sailing Program
Sometimes it’s easy to forget Southie is a seaside neighborhood. But each July and August, the Harry McDonough Sailing Program at Castle Island brings all [...]
The Root of the T’s Problems and Why There’s Hope
Southie residents know all too well the inconsistency of the MBTA. With the transit system being our primary car-free route into the main city, it’s [...]
Bird is the Word – Let’s do some birdwatching in the neighborhood!
Nothing thrills me more than hearing a cardinal out my window. Its cheerful singing draws me to the window to look around and spot the red bird [...]